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Matthew Bystedt

Contact: mb_pike@hotmail.com
      JOB TARGET
Entry-level position in a company designing webpages, application software or networking technologies.
      PROFILE
Recent Computer Science graduate offering proven graphical design, writing and technical skills. Keen interest and experience creating graphics, network, and database applications. Personable and experienced communicator with wide range of education including Chemistry, Earth and Ocean Science and Japanese.
      EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at the University of Victoria
  • Graduated with distinction spring 2003
  • Emphasis: Software engineering, Computer Graphics (2D, 3D, multimedia), Networking
  • Graduating GPA of 7.29 or A-
      SPECIAL SKILLS AND TRAINING
  • Japanese (Intermediate level speaking and writing)
  • Windows, MacOS, and UNIX proficiency and development experience
  • Computer programming
    • Java, C/C++, Open GL, Perl, PHP, SQL, SVG, JavaScript
  • Software Engineering training
  • Graphic design
    • Experienced with Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator
  • World Wide Web
  • Computer Assistance
    • Have provided drop-in tutoring, and taught web page design
  • Computer Maintenance
    • Unix system, network and hardware setup
  • Typing (45+ words per minute)
  • Signed Exact English (Level One, 2000)
      WORK HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE
   2003-Current Assistant Language Teacher
Kawajiri-cho Board of Education, Kawajiri-cho, Hiroshima-ken, Japan
Kure City Board of Education, Kure City, Hiroshima-ken, Japan
I was selected by the JET Programme to teach English in Kawajiri, Japan. I teach English with a Japanese instructor at the middle school and teach English at the elementary, kindergarten and English conversation classes as the primary teacher.
   2003 Web and Database Design (Contract)
Sandy Stinson, Lake Cowichan, BC
Provided my web design skills to realtor, Sandy Stinson, to create an online showcase of her listings.
See: Sandy Stinson Realty
   2002-2003 ESL Tutorial Room Volunteer
UVic English Language Centre, Victoria, BC
As a member of the tutorial room staff, offered help with english grammar and conversation to ESL students. Responsible for providing an personable and friendly face to the ESL program.

As part of course work, I worked with a group of students to provide a system analysis and recommendation for improvements.

   2001-2003 CowichanLake.ca Remote Administrator and Design
   2000-2001 Community Access Program Drop-in Internet Access
Cowichan Lake Information Access Society, Lake Cowichan, BC
During the summer's of 200I and 2001:
  • Provided drop-in computer assistance
  • Developed Cowichan Lake's web presence (http://cowichanlake.ca) and provide assistance to other local groups with their web pages.
  • Assisted in teaching several computer use classes.

From 2001-2003, I provided remote administration services updating files and content and working with staff to provide new content.

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
My professional goals are to create appealing and high quality software and to foster an energetic and constructive team environment.
      REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Contact: mb_pike@hotmail.com
Last Updated: Tue, 07 Jun 2005 23:27:52 GMT
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