Robert Wiskow
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Contact
Email r-wiskow@boxedchaos.com
Objective
To obtain a position in software, computer, or electrical engineering where I can utilize my skills and experience, and create the products and services of tomorrow.
Education
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) 1997-2002
- B.S. Computer Engineering
- Walter P. Murphy Cooperative Engineering Education Program
- GPA: 3.26 / 4.0
Work Experience
Wolverine Trading L.P. (Chicago, IL) 2002-Present
Software Engineer
- Implemented a variety of features for the internal trading system (primarily user-interface work).
- Provided low-level technical support.
Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA) 2000-2001
Software Design Engineer (Co-op / internship)
- Implemented the Dialog Voice Command feature in Office XP.
- Designed and implemented a number of features for mouse and keyboard software (IntelliPoint and IntelliType Pro).
- Created usability test software for a number of prototype mice.
Northwestern University Academic Technologies (Evanston, IL) 1998-2002
Consultant Leader
- Promoted after one year to Consultant Leader position which involved managing a group of student consultants along with various project work.
- Set up and administered a number of Windows NT/2k and Linux servers.
- Designed, implemented, and managed various programming projects including an online scheduling suite using Cold Fusion, PHP and PERL.
Littelfuse Inc. (Des Plaines, IL) 1999-1999
Panel Manufacturing Cell Co-op
- Optimized a number of steps in the wet-process production line.
- Summarized my project work in a formal presentation to upper management.
Port Washington / Saukville School District (Port Washington, WI) 1997-1998
Computer Technician
- Provided technical support to faculty and students.
- Built a Windows NT based network from the ground up including installing the wiring and hubs, purchasing computers, setting up a server, and configuring the computers.
- Programmed several administration utilities using Visual Basic and Visual C++.
Skills
Skill | # of years | Last used |
| C/C++ | 9 | Current |
| Ruby | 1 | Current |
| Ruby on Rails | < 1 | Current |
| Perl | 6 | Current |
| Visual Basic | 6 | Current |
| PHP | 5 | 2005 |
| Cold Fusion | 3 | 2002 |
| Assembly | 4 | 2005 |
| HTML | 9 | Current |
| UML | 3 | 2005 |
| Object Oriented Programming / Design | 5 | Current |
| Linux Administration | 7 | Current |
| Windows (9x/NT/2k/XP) Administration | 10 | Current |
| MySQL | 4 | Current |
| SQL Server | 4 | Current |
| Mentor Graphics | 2 | 2002 |
| Microsoft Office | 7 | Current |
| AutoCAD | 2 | 2001 |
| Tech Support | 8 | Current |
| Technical Training | 5 | Current |
Honors
- Eagle Scout
- National Merit Scholar
- Northwestern University Dean's List
- Tandy Outstanding Math, Science and Computer Science Student
- Placed 2nd in University of Wisconsin - Stout Applied Mathematics Conference software competition
References
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