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Richard Berg

jobs@richardberg.net

Job Experience

• Learned proprietary XML-based parser for the MSI platform in order to design and implement installer components for the Alerts server SDK; presented the prototype to team leaders, integrated changes into the nmake-based build system, and wrote extensive programmers' documentation.
• Architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP provisioning handler and database interface, while maintaining the existing C/Win32 codebase.

• Quickly learned the business workflow in order to train new employees and expand the customer service capabilities. Developed and implemented marketing strategies, while maintaining and analyzing existing client base. Oversaw the utilities, equipment, and other logistics for relocating the company headquarters.
• Refactored main company Access database to simplify the interface and offer more relevant queries.

• Summarized incoming case evidence. Researched relevant case law and statutes. Drafted legal letters, briefs, and other documents; proofread those of lawyers. Attended court and client proceedings.

Education

• Major: Computer Science
• Minors: Math and Music
• Awards: President's Research Fellowship (one of 2 undergraduates)
• Sample CS courses: Algorithms & Data Structures II, Artificial Intelligence, Architecture & Design, Software Design & Implementation, Neural Networks & Machine Learning, Algorithm Design & Analysis, Operating Systems
• Upper- and Graduate-level courses in 4 other areas

Activities & Interests

• Director of "The Brass Ring," semi-professional student brass quintet (website∞) ? booked paid performance dates, organized and led rehearsal time, arranged music
• Member of Duke Wind Symphony, Pep / Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chapel Choir, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Musical Theater
• Nonacademic computing: lead developer, Avisynth∞ -- nonlinear, script-based digital video editor written in C / x86 SIMD for Win32

Skills

• Programming: application development in C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java; entry-level experience maintaining data-driven PHP on Unix / Apache
• Audio/Visual: composing & arranging; studio engineering; digital editing/production
• Business: experience with management, finance, customer and client service
• Languages: proficiency with written Spanish, Latin, German

• Director of "The Brass Ring," semi-professional student brass quintet (website∞)
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-02-02 01:47:30 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  2002: Software Design Engineering, Microsoft Corp. ? Spearheaded the MSN Alerts Team's expansion into new technologies: Win2k installer APIs and relevant portions of the .NET framework.
• Learned proprietary XML-based parser for the MSI platform in order to design and implement installer components for the Alerts server SDK; presented the prototype to team leaders, integrated changes into the nmake-based build system, and wrote extensive programmers' documentation.
• Architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP provisioning handler and database interface, while maintaining the existing C/Win32 codebase.

• Quickly learned the business workflow in order to train new employees and expand the customer service capabilities. Developed and implemented marketing strategies, while maintaining and analyzing existing client base. Oversaw the utilities, equipment, and other logistics for relocating the company headquarters.
• Refactored main company Access database to simplify the interface and offer more relevant queries.

• Summarized incoming case evidence. Researched relevant case law and statutes. Drafted legal letters, briefs, and other documents; proofread those of lawyers. Attended court and client proceedings.

• 2002: Software Design Engineer (Intern), Microsoft Corp. ? Spearheaded the MSN Alerts Team's expansion into new technologies: Win2k installer APIs and relevant portions of the .NET framework.
  • Learned proprietary XML-based parser for the MSI platform in order to design and implement installer components for the Alerts server SDK; presented the prototype to team leaders, integrated changes into the nmake-based build system, and wrote extensive programmers' documentation.
  • Architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP provisioning handler and database interface, while maintaining the existing C/Win32 codebase.
• 2001: Interim Administrator, Keystone Benefit Plans ? Managed day-to-day operations of small health-insurance firm.
  • Quickly learned the business workflow in order to train new employees and expand the customer service capabilities. Developed and implemented marketing strategies, while maintaining and analyzing existing client base. Oversaw the utilities, equipment, and other logistics for relocating the company headquarters.
  • Refactored main company Access database to simplify the interface and offer more relevant queries.
• 2000: Legal Intern, Martin, Draught, & Torres ? Assisted with the inner workings of a plaintiff attorneys' firm. Summarized incoming case evidence. Researched relevant case law and statutes. Drafted legal letters, briefs, and other documents; proofread those of lawyers. Attended court and client proceedings.
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-02-02 01:08:49 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - Nonacademic computing: lead developer, Avisynth∞ -- nonlinear, script-based digital video editor written in C / x86 SIMD for Win32
  
  Deletions:
  - Nonacademic computing: lead developer, Avisynth∞
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-02-02 01:06:03 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences: A.B. May '04 Durham, NC
• 2002: Software Design Engineer (Intern), Microsoft Corp. ? Spearheaded the MSN Alerts Team's expansion into new technologies: Win2k installer APIs and relevant portions of the .NET framework.
  • Learned proprietary XML-based parser for the MSI platform in order to design and implement installer components for the Alerts server SDK; presented the prototype to team leaders, integrated changes into the nmake-based build system, and wrote extensive programmers' documentation.
  • Architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP provisioning handler and database interface, while maintaining the existing C/Win32 codebase.
• 2001: Interim Administrator, Keystone Benefit Plans ? Managed day-to-day operations of small health-insurance firm.
  • Quickly learned the business workflow in order to train new employees and expand the customer service capabilities. Developed and implemented marketing strategies, while maintaining and analyzing existing client base. Oversaw the utilities, equipment, and other logistics for relocating the company headquarters.
  • Refactored main company Access database to simplify the interface and offer more relevant queries.
• Programming: application development in C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java; entry-level experience maintaining data-driven PHP on Unix / Apache
  
  Deletions:
  - 2002: Software Design Engineer (Intern), Microsoft Corp. ? Spearheaded the MSN Alerts Team's expansion into new technologies: Win2k installer APIs and relevant portions of the .NET framework. Learned proprietary XML-based parser for the MSI platform in order to design and implement installer components for the Alerts server SDK; presented the prototype to team leaders, integrated changes into the nmake-based build system, and wrote extensive programmers' documentation. Architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP provisioning handler and database interface, while maintaining the existing C/Win32 codebase.
• 2001: Interim Administrator, Keystone Benefit Plans ? Managed day-to-day operations of small health-insurance firm. Quickly learned the business workflow in order to train new employees and expand the customer service capabilities. Developed and implemented marketing strategies, while maintaining and analyzing existing client base. Refactored main company Access database to simplify the interface and offer more relevant queries. Oversaw the utilities, equipment, and other logistics for relocating the company headquarters. 1999 -- 2004 Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Durham, NC
  
• Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java; entry-level experience developing and maintaining data-driven PHP websites on Unix / Apache
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-02-01 23:36:46 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - 3.43 senior-year GPA
  
  Deletions:
  - 3.4 senior-year GPA
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-02-01 23:36:05 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - 2002: Software Design Engineer (Intern), Microsoft Corp. ? Spearheaded the MSN Alerts Team's expansion into new technologies: Win2k installer APIs and relevant portions of the .NET framework. Learned proprietary XML-based parser for the MSI platform in order to design and implement installer components for the Alerts server SDK; presented the prototype to team leaders, integrated changes into the nmake-based build system, and wrote extensive programmers' documentation. Architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP provisioning handler and database interface, while maintaining the existing C/Win32 codebase.
• 2001: Interim Administrator, Keystone Benefit Plans ? Managed day-to-day operations of small health-insurance firm. Quickly learned the business workflow in order to train new employees and expand the customer service capabilities. Developed and implemented marketing strategies, while maintaining and analyzing existing client base. Refactored main company Access database to simplify the interface and offer more relevant queries. Oversaw the utilities, equipment, and other logistics for relocating the company headquarters.
• 2000: Legal Intern, Martin, Draught, & Torres ? Assisted with the inner workings of a plaintiff attorneys' firm. Summarized incoming case evidence. Researched relevant case law and statutes. Drafted legal letters, briefs, and other documents; proofread those of lawyers. Attended court and client proceedings.
• 3.4 senior-year GPA
• Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java; entry-level experience developing and maintaining data-driven PHP websites on Unix / Apache
• Business: experience with management, finance, customer and client service
• Languages: proficiency with written Spanish, Latin, German
  
  Deletions:
  - 2002: Software Design Engineer (Intern), Microsoft Corp., .NET Alerts team ? designed and implemented SDK installer components; maintained various C/Win32 codebases; architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP database provisioning handler
• 2001: Interim Administrator, Keystone Benefit Plans ? managed day-to-day operations of small health-insurance firm, trained new employees, developed and implemented marketing strategies, maintained and extended company Access database
• 2000: Legal Intern, Martin, Draught, & Torres ? researched relevant case law, drafted legal documents, attended court and client proceedings
• 2001-2003: Papa Johns -- delivery driver
• 1999: Banquet Server, Marriott Rivercenter 1995 -- 1999 Alamo Heights High School San Antonio, TX
  
• 2-time National AP scholar
• 2-time overall individual runner-up, TX State Academic Decathlon
• 1st chair euphonium, TX All-State Band; National piano competition winner
• Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java; some experience with LAMP development and maintenance
• Business: some experience with management, finance, customer and client service, etc.
• Languages: some profiency in Spanish, Latin, German
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-01-28 21:11:19 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java; some experience with LAMP development and maintenance
  
  Deletions:
  - Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java; some experience with LAMP development and maintainance
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-01-28 21:07:33 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java; some experience with LAMP development and maintainance
  
  Deletions:
  - Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-01-28 21:02:50 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - Nonacademic computing: lead developer, Avisynth∞
  
  Deletions:
  - Nonacademic computing: lead developer, (Avisynth∞)
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-01-28 21:02:30 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - Director of "The Brass Ring," semi-professional student brass quintet (website∞)
• Nonacademic computing: lead developer, (Avisynth∞)
  
  Deletions:
  - Director of "The Brass Ring," semi-professional student brass quintet
• Nonacademic computing: lead developer, Avisynth∞
  
  

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  Edited on 2004-01-28 21:01:21 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - 2002: Software Design Engineer (Intern), Microsoft Corp., .NET Alerts team ? designed and implemented SDK installer components; maintained various C/Win32 codebases; architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP database provisioning handler
• Awards: President's Research Fellowship (one of 2 undergraduates)
• Sample CS courses: Algorithms & Data Structures II, Artificial Intelligence, Architecture & Design, Software Design & Implementation, Neural Networks & Machine Learning, Algorithm Design & Analysis, Operating Systems
• 2-time National AP scholar
• 1st chair euphonium, TX All-State Band; National piano competition winner
• Member of Duke Wind Symphony, Pep / Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chapel Choir, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Musical Theater
• Nonacademic computing: lead developer, Avisynth∞
• Audio/Visual: composing & arranging; studio engineering; digital editing/production
  
  Deletions:
  - 2002: Software Design Engineer (Intern), Microsoft Corp., .NET Alerts team ? designed and implemented SDK installer components; maintained various C/Win32 codebases; architected and drafted initial code for new C# based SOAP provisioning handler
• Other: President's Research Fellowship (one of 2 undergraduates)
• Sample CS courses: Algorithms & Data Structures II, Artificial Intelligence, Architecture & Design, Software Design & Implementation, Neural Networks & Machine Learning
• "Most Outstanding Boy" in 5 of 7 academic categories, overall
• National AP scholar (eleven 5's, four 4's)
• 1st chair euphonium, TX All-State Band
• Member of Duke Wind Symphony, Pep / Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chapel Choir, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra
• Other music: composing & arranging; studio engineering; digital editing/production
• Nonacademic computing: lead developer, Avisynth∞; staff writer and forum moderator for Ars Technica∞
  
  

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  Edited on 2003-09-24 13:12:01 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  - 2001-2003: Papa Johns -- delivery driver 1999 -- 2004 Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Durham, NC
  
• Minors: Math and Music
• Other: President's Research Fellowship (one of 2 undergraduates)
• Sample CS courses: Algorithms & Data Structures II, Artificial Intelligence, Architecture & Design, Software Design & Implementation, Neural Networks & Machine Learning
• Member of Duke Wind Symphony, Pep / Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chapel Choir, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra
• Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript), Java
  
  Deletions:
  - 2001-2003 (off & on): Papa Johns -- delivery driver 1999 -- 2003 Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Durham, NC
  
• Minors: Music and Math
• Other: President's Research Fellowship (one of 5 undergraduates)
• CS courses: Algorithms & Data Structures II, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture & Design, Software Design & Implementation, Operating Systems, Design & Analysis of Algorithms
• Member of Duke Wind Symphony, Pep / Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chapel Choir
• Programming: C, x86 and MIPS assembly, C# / ASP.NET, WSH (Jscript)
  
  

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  Edited on 2003-07-31 03:48:18 by RichardBerg
  
  Additions:
  (a nice PDF of this resume can be downloaded here∞)