Jacob Bandes-Storch
jacob@bandes-storch.net - bandes-storch.net

EDUCATION
B. S. Computer Science–Mathematics — Harvey Mudd College (Claremont, CA), Expected May 2014
GPA: 3.7. Relevant coursework:
In progress: Computability & Logic, Computer Systems, Differential Equations & Linear Algebra II.
Completed: Data Structures and Program Development, Principles and Practice of Computer Science, Multi-variable Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability & Statistics.
Dean's List Spring 2011 Commendation Letter: Superior Academic Performance 2010--2011

SKILLS
Proficient: C, C++, Objective-C (Cocoa & Cocoa Touch), Ruby, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP.
Knowledgeable: Ruby on Rails, Django, Bash, Perl, Java, Scheme, Prolog, Assembly.
Tools and Applications: Subversion, Git, GDB, Xcode, Apache; Mathematica, MATLAB, LATEX, LabVIEW.
Proficient in Mac OS X configuration and support; experienced with other UNIX-based systems and Windows.

WORK EXPERIENCE
System Applications Intern -- Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA) -- Summer 2011-Present
  Implement features and fix bugs in the Mac App Store client application for Mac OS X Lion.
  Write internal development and debugging tools for the Mac App Store team (Objective-C & Cocoa).
Computer Science Grader & Tutor -- Harvey Mudd College (Claremont, CA) -- 2010-Present
Software Developer -- Vernier Software & Technology (Beaverton, OR) -- Summer 2010, Winter 2011
  Developed and released Video Physics for iOS, an educational iOS app for video capture and simple graphical analysis. Worked on user interface design and implementation, media capture and processing, file system interaction, and social networking features in Objective-C (Cocoa Touch frameworks).
iPhone & Mac Developer / Part-time Freelance Contractor -- Vladstudio (vladstudio.com/apps) -- 2008-2010
  Created Vladstudio Puzzles, a jigsaw puzzle game for iPhone and iPad. Implemented multi-touch inter- action and gameplay, network access and security, and other features in Objective-C.
  Developed Wallpaper Clocks for Mac OS X. Implemented image manipulation, file system interaction, and multiple-display support with Objective-C (Cocoa desktop frameworks).

PROJECTS
Robotics -- Exploring and testing activities for an upcoming robotics lab course, working closely with a computer science professor and 2 other students. (Using iRobot Roombas and Python.) -- Fall 2011
iPhone Development -- Independently developed and released various iPhone applications, such as Portland Transit (public transit arrival times & alerts) with Objective-C. -- 2008–2010

AWARDS & HONORS
Oregon Student Technologist of the Year -- TechStart Education Foundation -- 2010
Programming Contest Champion -- Willamette University-TechStart Programming Contest -- 2009 & 2010

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Co-President, Mudd Software Design club (MuddSD) -- Fall 2011-Present
  Co-direct and participate in a service-oriented software development club. MuddSD has developed such services as a voting website for the student body government elections.
Student Representative, Web Advisory Group -- Harvey Mudd Office of Advancement -- Spring 2011-Present
  Will provide input to the Office of Advancement/Communications about the college's website, social media presence, and web-based PR efforts.

OTHER INTERESTS
Physics, Piano performance, Graphic design & typography