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| Mike S. Stachowiak |
| 1688 Sacramento St. Apt. 502 |
Home: 415.567.8046 |
| San Francisco, CA 94109 |
Cell: 425.765.7023 |
| Email: mike@mikestachowiak.com |
www.MikeStachowiak.com |
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| SUMMARY |
Highly motivated, creative and versatile computer engineer with youthful
enthusiasm and a strong desire to acquire new knowledge. Well regarded
for quick learning and analytical thinking, skills that help complete projects in
an efficient and timely manner. Excellent knowledge of a variety of
computer technologies, including: Web Development, J2EE, TCP/IP Networks,
Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft's .NET platform.
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| OBJECTIVE |
Dynamic engineering position within the technology sector where strong
computer, problem solving and interpersonal skills are required and
cultivated.
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| EDUCATION |
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Computer Engineering B.S.E. Conferred April 2002 - Summa Cum Laude
Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Calculus, Physics, Economics, Digital Logic Design,
Computing Systems & Organization, C++ Data Structures & Algorithms,
Database Management, Web Database Information Systems, Computer Networks,
Artificial Intelligence, Operating Systems, Microprocessor Based System
Design
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| COMPUTER SKILLS |
Well versed in UNIX-based, Windows and Macintosh Environments
Offer skills and experience related to:
Java 2 Technologies, C++/C/C#, Relational Databases, SQL,
Front-end languages (HTML, JavaScript, XML),
Server-side Scripting Languages (PHP, Cold Fusion), Neural
Networks, TCP/IP Networks, Microsoft's .NET Platform
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| EXPERIENCE |
| QuinStreet |
Foster City, CA |
| Sr. Software Engineer, Production Support Team Lead |
May 2003 - present |
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Handled many responsibilities simultaneously and prioritized my duties to successfully
complete a wide range of projects. Was cited as “always a step ahead” and quickly
adapted to new challenges, earning rapid promotion within the company.
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Integral development role on the company's largest software
project, contributing both design insights and code implementation
on the delivery of a complex, internationalized web property for a Fortune
500 company.
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Successfully managed a team of 5 production support engineers through a rapid
weekly release schedule - from initial specification with the client
to final code push – contributing more professional services revenue than any
other group within the company.
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Drafted the initial specification and design documentation for an
internationalized online distributor ordering system for the direct selling
industry. Initial implementation of the system was utilized by one of the
largest worldwide direct selling companies, reaching over 1 million
distributors in 7 languages.
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Gained valuable experience with large-scale online application development, J2EE
techonologies, layered architecture design, as well as project and client
management.
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| Motivo LLC |
Bellevue, WA |
| Webmaster - www.motivodesign.com |
April 1999 - present |
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Independently contracted to help the retail store gain exposure and
increase sales revenue while operating within a limited budget.
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Developed a dynamic online storefront
to advertise and sell store products, exchange company information,
and provide added customer service support to a new and existing clientele.
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Developed a browser-based administrative interface for the online store,
giving the storeowner control over order processing, product offerings,
category customization, and customer service feature control in an effort
to provide a manageable, long-lived solution free of technical maintenance.
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Valuable experience was gained with database design and management, server-side
scripting languages and user interface design.
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| HopeLink
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Menlo Park, CA
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| IT Intern
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Summer 2000
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Hired by the start-up company to help address their need for additional IT support.
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Acting as an IT intern, I helped manage and maintain the corporate computer network and email system, administer the company intranet, and provide general technical assistance for fellow employees.
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Internship provided valuable experience with network setups, Microsoft Exchange Server, and DHCP.
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| J&M Concepts, LLP |
Bellevue, WA |
| Cofounder |
November 1997 - September 2000 |
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Realizing Art Laminators Inc.'s need for increased product marketing of their unique ColorplakTM framing process while working for them in 1997, I cofounded J&M Concepts, a small business dedicated to marketing the ColorplakTM framing process to local framing retailers in the Redmond, Washington area.
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Developed and manufactured a Graduation Plaque using the ColorplakTM framing process that J&M Concepts marketed and sold to students at multiple local area high schools.
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Developed and maintained an e-commerce website offering the ColorplakTM framing process and Graduation Plaque to a global market.
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| HONORS |
Recognized with numerous awards for academic excellence including:
University of Michigan Dean's List (All Semesters), University of Michigan
Angell Scholar (5 Semesters), University of Michigan EECS Junior Scholar (top 5 class ranking), National
Society of Collegiate Scholars, National Honor Society
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| ACTIVITIES |
Highly active in multiple University organizations including:
Eta Kappa Nu Honors Society, Dormitory Council (Mary Markley Hall), Dance
Marathon Marketing Committee, University of Michigan Entrepreneurs, University
Housing Judicial Board, Intramural Sports
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