Quinn C. Taylor
| Education |
| 2003–2006 |
B.S. Degree in Computer Science (April 2006)
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
- Grade point average: 3.5 (4.0 scale)
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| Experience |
| 2009–Current |
Software Engineer
Apple Inc. — Cupertino, CA
- Development and maintenance of in-house
business software solutions
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| 2006–2008 |
Research Assistant
SEQuOIA Lab, BYU Computer Science Department
— Provo, UT
- Research in software quality analysis and
visualization
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| 2004–2006 |
Student Computer Support Representative
BYU Chemistry Department — Provo, UT
- Multi-platform computer support, with
specialization in Macintosh support
- Internet development and physical network
setup and maintenance
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| 2004 |
Teaching Assistant, Introductory Java
Programming
BYU Computer Science Department — Provo,
UT
- Multi-platform computer support, with
specialization in Macintosh support
- One-on-one instruction, larger review
sessions, and website development
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| 2003–2005 |
Apple Student Campus Representative
Apple Inc. — Provo, UT (Contract
Employee)
- Technical support and demo presentations for
groups and individuals
- Interaction with students, faculty and campus
Mac User Group
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| 2003 |
Computer Sales Associate
BYU Bookstore — Provo, UT
- Sales and customer service, including
technical assistance and advice
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| 2001–2003 |
Volunteer Representative
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
— Florianópolis, Brazil
- Presentations with community members;
leadership and training experience
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| Skills |
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills; good at working in groups
- Self-motivated, skilled at streamlining
processes and increasing efficiency
- Proficient with productivity and design apps
(Office, Studio MX)
- Software engineering and Web development
background
- Macintosh expert; competent with Windows and
Linux
- Skilled at typing (45+ WPM) and ten-key
entry
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| Languages |
- Java, Objective-C, C
- (X)HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, JSP
- English (native), Portuguese (fluent, spoken
and written), Spanish (minimal)
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| Interests |
- Mac OS X and writing native Mac software in
Objective-C and Cocoa
- MVC architecture, design patterns,
refactoring, optimization
- User interfaces, interaction, and
interoperability
- Web application development and web
services
- Data structures and search algorithms
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| Hobbies |
- Volleyball, reading, hiking, music, marching
band, recreational programming.
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| Honors |
- Section Leader, BYU Marching Band (Drumline)
2003–2006
- Dean's List, BYU College of Physical and
Mathematical Sciences 2003
- National Honors Society Member
1994–1998
- Eagle Scout Award, BSA 1994
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| References |
- Robert Paxman
Computer Support Representative, BYU Chemistry
Department
N-209 NICB
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-4108
- Mark Linnell
Higher Education Account Executive, Apple Inc.
2342 Maverick Rd
Saratoga Springs, UT 84043
(801) 766-3620
- Joe Allred Computer
Hardware Buyer, BYU Bookstore
3951-B WSC
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-5744
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