Berney Robson |
Education: M.Eng., Computer & Electronics, University of Alberta, 2008 BSc., Computer Science, University of British Columbia, 2006 Cumulative Average: Undergraduate 78/100/> GraduaGraduate 83/100 Graduation Date: April 2008 Availability Date: July 2008 |
Technical Skills: 0-6 months: C++, Unix, Oracle, OO design 6-12 months: Fortran, Protel, VAX/VMS 12-24 months: CAD, Lotus 123 24+ months: DOS, Excel, WordPerfect |
Work Experience: |
Sept. 97 - preseSept. 2007 - present Research Assistant - University of Alberta (Part time position - 20hrs/week) Increased teaming and communication skills by working with a group of 5 peers in the design and development of software and hardware interfaces in the field of robotics. |
May 2007 - Aug. 2007 Software Designer, SoftwareMania Inc.onsible for support software for partners application. Conducted detailed analysis of field problems, recreated the scenarios in the lab and debugged the software to design a solution. Rewarded for consistent high-level performance by being delegated group leader for inspections, reviews, and testing initiatives. |
June 2006 - Aug. 2006 Technical Analyst, Technicorp (Summer Position)support of company's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) development; awarded certificate of recognition for leadership in roll-out of EDI Integration project. Modified existing programs to add or change features; analyzed program crashes to correct and reduce future failures; supported users through training, tracing software reports; and fixed hardware problems. |
May 2005 - Aug. 2005 Bicycle Technician, SportsWorld (Summer Position)fixing broken bicycles for customers. Developed customer service skills by advising customers of product features and options as appropriate. |
Extra-Curricular Activities: - Volunteer work (approx. 4 hours per week) with elderly - Member of University of Alberta's Cross-Country Ski team- Member of University of Alberta's Cross-Country Ski team (2007) - Elected president of BCDA's Debating Association (2004) |
Additional Skills & Achievements: - Fluent in French (written & spoken) - Fluent in French (written & spoken) - Burt Thorne Programming Certificate (2007) - Bill C. Usman Public Speaking Scholarship (2005) - Completed HeartSavers (CPR) Course (2005) |