BRENT CHRISTIAN
(805) 545-0708 (Current) 28 Mariposa Dr.
(408) 335-3565 (Permanent) San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
bchristi@falcon.csc.calpoly.edu

OBJECTIVE

To write software people like to use
 

SKILLS

Strong object-oriented design skills using C++ and Java.
Design and implementation of GUI applications under Java-AWT, MFC, and Macintosh PowerPlant.
 

EXPERIENCE

Latex Systems - San Luis Obispo, CA Jan. 1995 - Present
System Administrator
Co-administration of latexnet.org, providing free shell/email accounts and web service to friends and clients such as Jamul Software. Management of primary Linux system as well as accompanying masqueraded TCP/IP LAN of MacOS, BeOS, Linux, NeXTSTEP, and Windows 95/NT machines.
 
Internex Information Services, Inc. - San Luis Obispo, CA Mar. 1997 - Nov. 1997
Software Contractor
Various networking-related duties pertaining to clients including cgi debugging, FrontPage server module installation.
 
Plantronics, Inc. - Santa Cruz, CA Summer: 1995, 1996
Software Designer
Developed several applications for internal use: Graphical interface for a DSP-based prototype product, PC-based product tester, telephone database, network utilities.
 

EDUCATION

Focus on high quality software development with plenty of general computing background in a hands-on environment.
 
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science (Dec, 1998)
Major: Computer Science Minor: Music
Special Coursework: graphical user interface programming, object-oriented design, computer networks, distributed systems, human-computer interaction, UNIX system administration.
Senior Project: Java-based graphical music tutor for basic four part voice-leading as taught in introductory music theory classes.
Overall GPA: 3.4
 

AWARDS & ACTIVITIES

Dean's List, Cal Poly
Chevron Computer Science Scholarship - 1995
Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society
Eagle Scout
Study Abroad: London, Spring of 1996
Cal Poly Chamber and Wind Orchestras - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club - W6BHZ


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