Phone: 778-893-1337
Email: kamil@kamilkisiel.net
Web: http://www.kamilkisiel.net
In the short term my goal is to obtain a position as a software developer at a company developing interesting, well-designed software using sound development practices. In the long term I would like to move in to a project management or technical advisory role.
5 years experience programming C and C++ on Windows, Linux and QNX platforms. Knowledge of STL, templating, and object-oriented design patterns.
7 years experience building dynamic standards-compliant websites with CSS and HTML. Database-driven web application with PHP, Python and Ruby on Rails.
Programming with Python, MATLAB, Java, C#, and Perl languages.
Digital hardware circuit design, PCB layout, soldering.
Use and administration of project management tools such as Subversion, CVS, Wikis, Mantis, Bugzilla.
Administration of Linux servers and workstations, TCP/IP based networks, Windows domains.
Fluent Polish speaker. Intermediate reading and writing.
Intermediate Japanese conversation. Basic reading comprehension.
September 2007 - Present: HPC Systems Engineer
Zymeworks Inc. (http://www.zymeworks.com), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
June 2006 - May 2007: CAD Software Developer (Intern)
Armonicos Co. Ltd. (http://www.armonicos.co.jp), Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
Researched and developed a new 3D mechanical CAD algorithm. Designed and implemented various features for new and legacy CAD products using C++ in a Windows based environment.
May 2005 - September 2005: Systems Test Engineer (Intern)
Sierra Wireless Inc. (http://www.sierrawireless.com), Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Field and systems testing of cellular phone and PC card products. Developed and tested Windows based test applications.
May 2004 - December 2004: IT Helpdesk Support (Intern)
PMC Sierra Inc. (http://www.pmc-sierra.com), Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Solved company internal IT software, hardware, and networking problems.
July 2001 - September 2002: Summer Camp Instructor
Douglas College Summer Camps (http://www.douglas.bc.ca), New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Created camp curriculum focusing on web design and desktop publishing for computer section of camps. Taught summer camps for children aged 7-15.
September 2002 - Present (Intended graduation: December 2007)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering,
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia
Co-op program including seven 4-month terms of work experience
For my degree's senior design project my group designed and constructed a prototype of an 8 channel USB audio and MIDI guitar interface. The project placed 1st in the Innovative Design category of the regional Western Engineering Competition (WEC) and 3rd in the national Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC). I was responsible for the concept, high level design, and hardware development.
Photography. See my online gallery: http://www.kamilkisiel.net/gallery/
Playing classical and rock guitar.
Travel.
Weight training, hiking, squash and ultimate frisbee.