Robert Boyce
Education
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B.S., Computer Science May 2011 (Expected)
Minor in Mathematics
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Overall GPA: 3.2
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Departmental GPA: 3.4
Related Coursework:
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Fundamental Mathematics (MATH 347 Honors)
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Abstract Linear Algebra (MATH 416 Honors)
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Probability & Statistics (MATH 461)
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Algorithms (CS 473)
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Data Structures (CS 225)
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (CS 440)
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Principles of User Interface Design (CS 465)
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Databases (CS 411)
Employment
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Yahoo! Developer Network Intern
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Developed cross-domain cookie security procedure proposal.
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Worked on a new version of the Yahoo! Developer Dashboard using the Symfony PHP framework and YUI 3.
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Experience setting up and maintaining virtual server environments with VMWare.
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Design and host websites for local businesses.
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Optimize websites' search engine rankings.
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Built complete PHP/MySQL database backend to handle daily performance information for local bar.
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Full design portfolio online at: http://rboyce.com/design
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Designed and maintained JavaScript-based internal web analytics application.
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Maintained Apache-based proxy and web server.
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Collected and analyzed web traffic data for Wolfram websites.
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Reported actionable insights based on analytics data.
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June 2007 –
December 2007
Student Web Assistant
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Developed and maintained websites for the University of Illinois Extension as part of the Office of Web Development.
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Managed state-wide Extension websites using a custom ColdFusion-based content management system.
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Created web-based marketing materials such as newsletters and banners using Adobe Photoshop.
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Maintained Extension databases in Microsoft Access and MS-SQL formats.
Honors / Awards / Activities
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Member, ACM (UIUC Chapter), 2007 – Present
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Chair (since 2010), SIGCHI (UIUC Chapter), 2009 – Present
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Winner, Palm App Showcase, 2009
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Google Games, 2008
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Yahoo! Hack Day, 2007
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Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, August 2007 – Present
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Edward E. & Lillian Hussemann Memorial Scholarship, August 2007 – Present
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University of Illinois James Scholar, August 2007 – December 2009