Quinn C. Taylor

Mountain View, CA

quinntaylor@mac.com


Education
2003–2006 B.S. Degree in Computer Science (April 2006)
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
  • Grade point average: 3.5 (4.0 scale)
Experience
2009–Current Software Engineer
Apple Inc. — Cupertino, CA
  • Development and maintenance of in-house business software solutions
2006–2008 Research Assistant
SEQuOIA Lab, BYU Computer Science Department — Provo, UT
  • Research in software quality analysis and visualization
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
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
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
2003 Computer Sales Associate
BYU Bookstore — Provo, UT
  • Sales and customer service, including technical assistance and advice
2001–2003 Volunteer Representative
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Florianópolis, Brazil
  • Presentations with community members; leadership and training experience
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
Languages
  • Java, Objective-C, C
  • (X)HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, JSP
  • English (native), Portuguese (fluent, spoken and written), Spanish (minimal)
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
Hobbies
  • Volleyball, reading, hiking, music, marching band, recreational programming.
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
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