Kyle Brekke

Law Student / Web Developer

Law student seeking to integrate tech background with legal interests

1127 Commonwealth Ave #31, Boston, MA 02134

916-585-4440

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Education

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• Boston University School of Law

  Boston, MA

  2011 - 2014

  J.D. Anticipated 2014

  • Federalist Society, First Year Representative
  • Westlaw Basic Research Certification
  • LexisNexis Basic Research Certification

• University of California Berkeley

  Berkeley, CA

  2004 - 2008

  Bachelar of Arts in English

  • GPA: 3.5
  • Activities: UC Bekerley Triathlon Team

Work Experience

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• OrderGrubUp.Com

  Berkely, CA

  Mar - Aug 2011

  Mobile Phone Application Programmer

  • Co-engineered mobile web application that allows stadium fans to bypass concession stand lines
  • Coordinated with three development teams across California

• Self Emplyed Web Designer & Developer

  Worldwide

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2011

  Owner, Web Developer

  • Developed dynamic Web 2.0 applications using multiple programming languages
  • Collaborated with international development teams
  • Communicated with and managed several clients simultaneously

• InTheMo.Com

  Santa Monica, CA

  Dec 2009 - Mar 2010

  Business Analyt

  • Managed all components of high-profile projects for InTheMo.Com, including developing “search” functionality and the “applications store”
  • Analyzed and conceptualized company’s position in the online social media market
  • Integrated strategies between the executives, the design team, and the development team

• Direct Line Tele-Response

  Berkeley, CA

  Feb 2007 - Sept 2007

  Programmer

  • Investigated and corrected faulty code logic and optimized outdated scripts for phone operators
  • Worked directly with the company President to develop new programmatic approaches for operator scripts

• American Building Maintenance

  Sacramento, CA

  Jun - Aug 2006

  Administrative Intern

  • Designed and programmed self-generating spreadsheet reports using Microsoft Excel macro programming (VBA)
  • Taught instructional seminars on Microsoft Excel to Branch Managers
  • Learned account management while assisting in oversight on the Bank of America account

Technical Skills

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• PHP / MySQL

  CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Wordpress, Paypal API, Facebook API

  2000 - Present

  Data-Driven Web Development

  • Vehicle Licensing Company » Custom client interface and admin management tool, build on CakePHP, PDF generators, DMV compliant
  • TrezHunt » Front end treasure hunt game involving client sessions, live jQuery game and incentive rewards program built on top of CodeIgniter MVC frameworkr
  • BooomIndustries.Com » Online snowboard retailer website built on top of Wordpress with client backend and plug-in customizaiton

• Adobe Flash Actionscript 3 (AS3)

  Away3D, AMFPHP, Casalib, Tweenlite, QueueLoader, Senocular Transform

  2000 - Present

  Web 2.0 Application Development

  • BooomIndustries.Com » 3D Snowboard designer employed color and text customization, photo upload, 3D rotation preview and export to manufacturer
  • The Ultimate Vision Board » 3D Flash tool to design and export a collage of photos uploaded to Facebook - employed Facebook's API, amfphp, photo transformation and exportation to client

• HTML / CSS / Javascript

  jQuery, Sencha Touch

  2000 - Present

  Interface Usability

  • jQuery designed front-ends for usability and data integrity
  • Sench Touch mobile app

• Visual Basic, C++, Source Control

  Git, Hg, Visual Studio

  2000 - Present

  Occasional Use

  • Video game development using C++ and VB6
  • FTP tool developed in VB6 for client exportation to website

Additional Skills & Interests

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• Eagle Scout

  Troop 121

  May 1991 - Jan 2001

  Boy Scouts of America

  • Senior Patrol Leader: led 10 patrols of over 100 boys in semi-monthly meetings
  • Philmont Leader: led 8 Scouts and 4 adults on a 12 day backpacking trip in New Mexico

• Cultural Interactions & Travels

  Worldwide

  2005-2009

  Freelance Traveler

  Travels include: Argentina, Austria, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, and Uruguay

  • 4 months studying Moroccan Arabic in Rabat, Morocco, Summer 2009
  • 6 weeks training Muay Thai Kickboxing in Thailand, Winter 2008
  • 5+ weeks CouchSurfing Western Europe, 2005, 2008, 2009
  • 4 months studying French language and culture at the University in Lyon, France, Winter 2006
  • 2 weeks volunteering at an orphanage in St. Petersburg, Summer 2006

• Working Proficiency in French

  Nov 2006 - Present

  Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking

  • Academic Paper: La loi contre le voile dans le système éducatif public

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