rboyce

Robert Boyce

http://rboyce.com
3303 Pinegrove Pl. Champaign, IL 61822
(630) 426-9237

Education

  1. Urbana-Champaign, IL

    University of Illinois

    B.S., Computer Science May 2011 (Expected)
    Minor in Mathematics
    • Overall GPA: 3.2
    • Departmental GPA: 3.4

    Related Coursework:

    • Fundamental Mathematics (MATH 347 Honors)
    • Abstract Linear Algebra (MATH 416 Honors)
    • Probability & Statistics (MATH 461)
    • Algorithms (CS 473)
    • Data Structures (CS 225)
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (CS 440)
    • Principles of User Interface Design (CS 465)
    • Databases (CS 411)

Employment

  1. Yahoo! Inc.

    June 2009August 2009

    Yahoo! Developer Network Intern

    • Developed cross-domain cookie security procedure proposal.
    • Worked on a new version of the Yahoo! Developer Dashboard using the Symfony PHP framework and YUI 3.
    • Experience setting up and maintaining virtual server environments with VMWare.
  2. Robert Boyce Web Design

    January 2004 – Present

    Head Web Designer

    • Design and host websites for local businesses.
    • Optimize websites' search engine rankings.
    • Built complete PHP/MySQL database backend to handle daily performance information for local bar.
    • Full design portfolio online at: http://rboyce.com/design
  3. Wolfram Research, Inc.

    May 2008August 2008

    Web Programmer

    • Designed and maintained JavaScript-based internal web analytics application.
    • Maintained Apache-based proxy and web server.
    • Collected and analyzed web traffic data for Wolfram websites.
    • Reported actionable insights based on analytics data.
  4. University of Illinois Extension

    June 2007December 2007

    Student Web Assistant

    • Developed and maintained websites for the University of Illinois Extension as part of the Office of Web Development.
    • Managed state-wide Extension websites using a custom ColdFusion-based content management system.
    • Created web-based marketing materials such as newsletters and banners using Adobe Photoshop.
    • Maintained Extension databases in Microsoft Access and MS-SQL formats.

Skills

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Honors / Awards / Activities

  1. Member, ACM (UIUC Chapter), 2007 – Present
  2. Chair (since 2010), SIGCHI (UIUC Chapter), 2009 – Present
  3. Winner, Palm App Showcase, 2009
  4. Google Games, 2008
  5. Yahoo! Hack Day, 2007
  6. Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, August 2007 – Present
  7. Edward E. & Lillian Hussemann Memorial Scholarship, August 2007 – Present
  8. University of Illinois James Scholar, August 2007 – December 2009