Kyle Powers

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Business Administration

Desktop Development

• Operating Systems: Windows, Mac OS X, Unix/Linux
• Programming languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Ruby

Web Development

• Knowledgeable in HTML/XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Flash/Flex/AIR
• Server-side coding: PHP, ASP, Ruby on Rails, CGI/Perl
• Database development: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, DB2, etc.
• Able to adapt to new Internet standards and design principles

Server Administration

• Familiar with Windows Server (IIS), Linux server technology (using Apache), and i5/OS
• Ability to diagnose server problems remotely
• Integration with server-side development languages

The Center for Plant Science Innovation - Lincoln, Ne

• Designed and maintained multiple web sites and the Beadle Center information kiosk
• Authored promotional fliers and recruitment brochures

Google

• Designed, authored, and implemented an online application allowing users to ask questions and provide feedback to Congress
• Congressional representatives respond to user feedback
• Open source and programmed in Ruby on Rails

IBM - Rochester, MN

• Architected/implemented an online flowchart authoring system
• Configured Linux and i5/OS servers for content deployment
• Developed an authoring interface to publish data to a remote DB2 database

Best Buy - Sioux Falls, SD

• Performed in-home installations of home theater systems and educated customers on technology
• Assisted managerial staff with sales strategy and creation of innovative methods to drive profitability

Independent Services Contractor

• Provided consultation to clients regarding reconstruction of web sites and search engine optimization
• Authored custom server-side scripts and optimized website performance