Kenneth Cheng
43 Outlook Circle
Pacifica, CA 94044
(415) 738-5875
Career Objectives:
Full-time position as a computer engineer in a computer organization that places strong emphasis on software and expert system development
Education:
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
Master of Science, June 1997
Major: Computer Science
Concentration: Artificial Intelligence/System
Brigham Young University, Laie, Hawaii
Bachelor of Science, June 1991
Major: Information/Computer Science
Concentration: Computer Programming and Systems Analysis
GPA: 3.72 on a 4.0 scale
Working Experience:
RESEARCH ASSISTANT. 1996-Present
Knowledge System Laboratory, Stanford University
Develop Expert System prototype and user interface using Java, CGI script, and C++. Current projects include Patient Advocate, an outpatient self-monitoring system; Virtual Theater, an experimental projects to create "synthetic characters" that can act according to the mood and personality directed by the improvisation agent. Assist other projects by converting research prototypes to Web-downloadable modules. Implement scripting language using yacc, lex, and c++ for the Virtual Theater research group.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS MANAGER. 1992-1995
Island Mortgage Corporation
201 Merchant Street, Suite 2120, Honolulu, HI 97813
Developed and maintained the company's mortgage software, Mortgage Perfect, in PICK and Visual Basic environment. Languages used include PICK Basic, Visual Basic and C. Install and administer the company's Netware Wide Area Network with 80 user nodes in Oahu, Maui, Hilo, and Kona. Supervise and assist the computer staff to fulfill their duties of systems analysis, network operation, and customer service. Management responsibilities include meeting with management staff to discuss future projects and current computer issues in the company, holding regular staff meeting to follow up with the progress of assignments, and managing budget of the computer department.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER. 1991-1992
Long Distance USA, Sprint
Designed and programmed company's billing system in Prime mainframe. Implemented reports, billing statement and on-line charge upload utilities using Prime BASIC language.
APPLICATION PROGRAMMER. 1990-1991
MIS, Brigham Young University, Laie, HI 96762
Implemented database system in Prime mainframe for the Physical Plant and Purchasing Department. Primary responsibilities include automating car rental billing system and maintaining the payroll system
Scholarships and Award
Research Fellowship in Stanford University: Full tuition and stipend of $19,600/year, 1996-1997
CNE(Certified Netware Engineer), 1992
Dean's List 1990-1991
Annual Outstanding Performance Award(Sprint), 1991
University Scholarship in Brigham Young University: $1850/year
Computer Skills:
C++
Visual C++
Java
Access
LISP
Novell Netware
Visual BASIC
Advanced Revelation
Unix
Windows 95
Dos
Auxiliary Skills: Speak Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese
Activities:
Dancer of Showcase Hawaii, 1986.
Chinese Club Vice President, 1987
Full-time missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hong Kong, 1988-90
Computer Club Activity Coordinator, 1991
Councilor in the Bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1991-1993
Singing, hiking, basketball, running
References:
Dr. Barbara Hayes-Roth (Principal Researcher)
Knowledge System Laboratory
Stanford University
(415) 723-8226
Mrs. Marcelle Molina (Chairman)
Island Community Lending Corporation
201 Merchant Street, Suite 2120
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 545-1000
Mrs. Joann Okawa
Long Distance USA, Sprint
925 Dillingham
Honolulu, HI 96
(808)847-9730