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*A more formal résumé can be found on [GitHub](https://github.com/BrianMitchL/resume/raw/master/resume.pdf).*

I am interested in web and iOS development. I also have experience with Java and Python development as well as Linux system administration. I am fairly proficient in a Terminal and enjoy tinkering and configuring things. I also am an experienced lighting designer and programmer on ETC EOS family consoles.

Check out my Twitter bots! [@MorrisMNWeather](https://twitter.com/MorrisMNWeather) and [@WeatherByBrian](https://twitter.com/WeatherByBrian)

### Computer Science Skills

Java, Python, Swift, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS, AngularJS, jQuery, D3.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Jekyll, git, Bash, Puppet, Docker, <span class="latex">L<span class='sup'>a</span>T<span class='sub'>e</span>X</span>

#### Operating Systems

macOS, iOS, Linux (more familiar with Fedora, CentOS, and Ubuntu), Windows

### Other Skills

Paired programming, interpersonal communication, excellent organization, lighting design, theatrical lighting electrician, lighting and sound board operation

### Hobbies

* Attending monthly [JavaScriptMN](https://www.meetup.com/JavaScriptMN/) meetups
* Hackintosh running the latest version of macOS and Windows
* CentOS 7 based media server
* CentOS 7 VPS running [weatherBots](https://github.com/BrianMitchL/weatherBot) via Docker
* Jailbroke iPhone and iPad from iOS 4.3 - iOS 8.4
* Alpine skiing (since 2005)
* Theatrical and live performance lighting (since 2003!)
* Listening to or (occasionally) producing electronic, trap, or hip-hop music (see my [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/bman4789 "<NAME>chell on SoundCloud") for more)
* Watching science-fiction TV shows and movies
* Learning/speaking Danish

### Experience

* _Business Intelligence Developer_ (November 2016 - Present), <NAME>, <NAME>, MN.\\
BI/UI web developer (Programmer Analyst I - App Dev) on the Enterprise Data Warehouse Customer team.
    * Developed a lobby visualization application showing worldwide company activity for use in customer tours. Primary technologies used: AngularJS 1.6, D3.js, and Microsoft Maps.
    * Developed an external analytics tool for displaying a high level view of trends in spend, service, and volume information. Primary technologies used: AngularJS 1.6 and Highcharts.
* _Counselor and Technology Support_ (Summer 2016), Concordia Language Villages - Skovsøen, Bemidji, MN.\\
Presented the camp to family and friends of campers through photos and daily blog posts. Managed the retail store and acted as a counselor for campers aged 7-18.
* _CarlHacks 2016_ (April 8-10 2016), Carleton College, Northfield, MN.\\
36 hour hackathon where I worked with [<NAME>](http://www.litzin.gr) to start an iOS application in Swift. For more info, see our [devpost page](http://devpost.com/software/bpm).
* _Intern - IT_ (Summer 2015, internship), <NAME>, <NAME>, MN.\\
Developed an interactive lobby display illustrating active customer shipments on an animated world map, implemented with web technologies for touch­driven hardware as part of working on the Client Technology Strategy and Enterprise Data Warehouse teams. Some technologies used were JavaScript, jQuery, Microsoft Maps, and d3.js.
* _[MICS 2015](http://www.micsymposium.org/mics2015/) Robotics and Programming Competitions_ (April 10-11, 2015), ​Grand Forks, ND.\\
Teams placed 2nd of 14 in robotics (Arduino), and 26th of 52 for programming (Java).
* _System Administrator_ (Fall 2014 - Spring 2015), Computer Science Discipline, University of Minnesota, Morris.\\
Managed, maintained, updated, and supported the computer science labs in relation to software, hardware, and users.
* _IT Specialist_ (Summer 2014, internship), Info Link, Inc., Morris, MN.\\
Assisted with managing Info-Link's network and services. This included but was not limited to:
    * Providing support and consulting for users
    * Computer service and repair
    * Installing wireless Internet in homes and businesses
    * Providing custom network installations
    * Managing internal tools, servers, radios, and other hardware
    * Climbing telecom towers, water towers, and grain elevators to install or service Info-Link's hardware
* _[MICS 2014](http://www.micsymposium.org/mics2014/) Robotics and Programming Competitions_ (April 25-26, 2014), ​Verona, WI.\\
Teams placed 4th of 11 in robotics (Java), and 18th of ~50 for programming (Java).
* _[Software Design and Development class project](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1P_iGN6c9NwVeAoehqKqB1GFTToOdBYSKLjesfVIpjX8)_ (Spring 2014), University of Minnesota, Morris.\\
Created a web interface for LightSide Labs (an educational technology and machine learning startup spun out of Carnegie Mellon University) using their machine learning API for grading papers.
* _Student Center Tech Crew_ (Fall 2012 - Spring 2016), University of Minnesota, Morris.\\
_Lighting Lead_ for the 2014-2015 school year and Spring 2016 semester.\\
Designed, set-up, and operated sound and lighting for small to large scale events. This also included rigging, managing power distribution, electrical work, operating heavy equipment, cable management, talking with clients, and problem solving.
* _Custodian_ (Summer 2011, Summer 2013), Unity Church-Unitarian. Saint Paul, MN.
* _Assistant Cook_ (Summer 2012, Summer 2013), Concordia Language Villages. Bemidji, MN.
* _Kitchen Staff_ (Summer 2011 - Summer 2012), Leo C. Byrne Residence. Saint Paul, MN.

### Education

*   B.A. Computer Science, University of Minnesota, Morris. May 2016. [3.32 GPA]\\
Related Courses:
    * Network Administration Practicum with an Emphasis on Directory Services Directed Study (CSCI 4993)
    * Robotics (CSCI 4454)
    * Models of Computing Systems (CSCI 3401)
    * Human-Computer Interface Design (CSCI 4656)
    * Robotics Directed Study (x2) (CSCI 3993)
    * Software Design Directed Study (using MEAN Stack) (CSCI 4993)
    * Algorithms and Computability (CSCI 3501)
    * Software Design and Development (CSCI 3601)
    * Ethical and Social Implications of Technology (IS 1091)
    * Data Structures (CSCI 2101)
    * Foundations of Computer Science (CSCI 1302)
    * Digital Media Computation (CSCI 1201)
* DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad. Copenhagen, Denmark. Fall 2015.\\
Related Courses:
    * Artificial Intelligence
    * Sustainability in Northern Europe
    * Danish Language I--II
* H.S. Diploma, 2012, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN.
* Skovsøen Language Village, 2011. Concordia Language Villages, Bemidji, MN.
    * High school credit for Danish language study and immersion

### Accomplishments

* Dean's List Spring 2015
* Dean's List Spring 2014
* Eagle Scout
* Graduated high school with high honors

### Theatre Experience

* _Electrician_ - _Green T Productions' Frankenstein: A Modern Prometheus_, November 2017, The Historic Mounds Theatre, Saint Paul, MN
* _Lighting Designer_ - _Dance Ensemble_, Spring 2016, University of Minnesota, Morris [Photos](https://flic.kr/s/aHskyhQRx3)
* _Lighting Designer_ - _Dance Ensemble_, Spring 2015, University of Minnesota, Morris [Photos](https://flic.kr/s/aHsk9VWDqc)
* _Master Electrician_ - _Many Moons_, Spring 2015, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Master Electrician/Programmer_ - _Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teen-Age Blockhead_, Winter 2015, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Lighting Designer_ - _Dance Ensemble_, Fall 2014, University of Minnesota, Morris [Photos](https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6o7kgX)
* _Electrician_ - _Twelfth Night_, Fall 2013, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Assistant Stage Manager_ - _An Evening of One Acts_, Spring 2013, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Assistant Lighting Designer/Board Operator_ - _God of Carnage_, Winter 2013, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Sound Board Operator_ - _Twelfth Night_, Fall 2012, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _The Importance of Being Earnest_, Spring 2012, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Bye Bye Birdie_, Fall 2011, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _The Government Inspector_, Spring 2011, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _<NAME>_, Fall 2010, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Go Back For Murder_, Spring 2010, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Once Upon a Mattress_, Fall 2009, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Noises Off_, Spring 2009, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Grease_, Fall 2008, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Sound and Light Board Operator_ - _Singing in the Rain_, Spring 2008, Capitol Hill Magnet, Saint Paul, MN
* _Sound Engineer_ - _Story of The River_, Spring 2005, Linwood A+ Elementary, Saint Paul, MN<commit_msg>Update about.md<commit_after>---
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*A more formal résumé can be found on [GitHub](https://github.com/BrianMitchL/resume/raw/master/resume.pdf).*

I am interested in web and iOS development. I also have experience with Java and Python development as well as Linux system administration. I am fairly proficient in a Terminal and enjoy tinkering and configuring things. I also am an experienced lighting designer and programmer primarily on ETC EOS family consoles.

Check out my Twitter bots! [@MorrisMNWeather](https://twitter.com/MorrisMNWeather) and [@WeatherByBrian](https://twitter.com/WeatherByBrian)

### Computer Science Skills

Java, Python, Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS, AngularJS, React, Redux, RxJS, jQuery, D3.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Jekyll, git, Bash, Puppet, Docker, <span class="latex">L<span class='sup'>a</span>T<span class='sub'>e</span>X</span>

#### Operating Systems

macOS, iOS, Linux (more familiar with Fedora and CentOS), Windows

### Other Skills

Paired programming, interpersonal communication, excellent organization, lighting design, theatrical lighting electrician, lighting and sound board operation

### Hobbies

* Attending monthly [JavaScriptMN](https://www.meetup.com/JavaScriptMN/) meetups
* Hackintosh running the latest version of macOS and Windows
* CentOS 7 based media server
* CentOS 7 VPS running [weatherBots](https://github.com/BrianMitchL/weatherBot) via Docker
* Jailbroke iPhone and iPad from iOS 4.3 - iOS 8.4
* Alpine skiing (since 2005)
* Theatrical and live performance lighting (since 2003!)
* Listening to or (occasionally) producing electronic, trap, or hip-hop music (see my [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/bman4789 "<NAME>chell on SoundCloud") for more)
* Watching science-fiction TV shows and movies
* Learning/speaking Danish

### Experience

* _Business Intelligence Developer_ (November 2016 - Present), <NAME>, <NAME>, MN.\\
BI/UI developer on the Enterprise Data Warehouse Customer team.
    * Developed a lobby visualization application showing worldwide company activity for use in customer tours. Primary technologies used: AngularJS 1.6, D3.js, and Microsoft Maps.
    * Developed an external analytics tool for displaying a high level view of trends in spend, service, and volume information. Primary technologies used: AngularJS 1.6 and Highcharts.
    * Developed an internal administration and analytics tool for displaying a usage statistics and debugging information. Primary technologies used: TypeScript, React, Redux, RxJS, and Highcharts.
* _Counselor and Technology Support_ (Summer 2016), Concordia Language Villages - Skovsøen, Bemidji, MN.\\
Presented the camp to family and friends of campers through photos and daily blog posts. Managed the retail store and acted as a counselor for campers aged 7-18.
* _CarlHacks 2016_ (April 8-10 2016), Carleton College, Northfield, MN.\\
36 hour hackathon where I worked with [<NAME>](http://www.litzin.gr) to start an iOS application in Swift. For more info, see our [devpost page](http://devpost.com/software/bpm).
* _Intern - IT_ (Summer 2015, internship), <NAME>, <NAME>, MN.\\
Developed an interactive lobby display illustrating active customer shipments on an animated world map, implemented with web technologies for touch­driven hardware as part of working on the Client Technology Strategy and Enterprise Data Warehouse teams. Some technologies used were JavaScript, jQuery, Microsoft Maps, and d3.js.
* _[MICS 2015](http://www.micsymposium.org/mics2015/) Robotics and Programming Competitions_ (April 10-11, 2015), ​Grand Forks, ND.\\
Teams placed 2nd of 14 in robotics (Arduino), and 26th of 52 for programming (Java).
* _System Administrator_ (Fall 2014 - Spring 2015), Computer Science Discipline, University of Minnesota, Morris.\\
Managed, maintained, updated, and supported the computer science labs in relation to software, hardware, and users.
* _IT Specialist_ (Summer 2014, internship), Info Link, Inc., Morris, MN.\\
Assisted with managing Info-Link's network and services. This included but was not limited to:
    * Providing support and consulting for users
    * Computer service and repair
    * Installing wireless Internet in homes and businesses
    * Providing custom network installations
    * Managing internal tools, servers, radios, and other hardware
    * Climbing telecom towers, water towers, and grain elevators to install or service Info-Link's hardware
* _[MICS 2014](http://www.micsymposium.org/mics2014/) Robotics and Programming Competitions_ (April 25-26, 2014), ​Verona, WI.\\
Teams placed 4th of 11 in robotics (Java), and 18th of ~50 for programming (Java).
* _[Software Design and Development class project](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1P_iGN6c9NwVeAoehqKqB1GFTToOdBYSKLjesfVIpjX8)_ (Spring 2014), University of Minnesota, Morris.\\
Created a web interface for LightSide Labs (an educational technology and machine learning startup spun out of Carnegie Mellon University) using their machine learning API for grading papers.
* _Student Center Tech Crew_ (Fall 2012 - Spring 2016), University of Minnesota, Morris.\\
_Lighting Lead_ for the 2014-2015 school year and Spring 2016 semester.\\
Designed, set-up, and operated sound and lighting for small to large scale events. This also included rigging, managing power distribution, electrical work, operating heavy equipment, cable management, talking with clients, and problem solving.
* _Custodian_ (Summer 2011, Summer 2013), Unity Church-Unitarian. Saint Paul, MN.
* _Assistant Cook_ (Summer 2012, Summer 2013), Concordia Language Villages. Bemidji, MN.
* _Kitchen Staff_ (Summer 2011 - Summer 2012), <NAME>rne Residence. Saint Paul, MN.

### Education

*   B.A. Computer Science, University of Minnesota, Morris. May 2016.\\
Related Courses:
    * Network Administration Practicum with an Emphasis on Directory Services Directed Study (CSCI 4993)
    * Robotics (CSCI 4454)
    * Models of Computing Systems (CSCI 3401)
    * Human-Computer Interface Design (CSCI 4656)
    * Robotics Directed Study (x2) (CSCI 3993)
    * Software Design Directed Study (using MEAN Stack) (CSCI 4993)
    * Algorithms and Computability (CSCI 3501)
    * Software Design and Development (CSCI 3601)
    * Ethical and Social Implications of Technology (IS 1091)
    * Data Structures (CSCI 2101)
    * Foundations of Computer Science (CSCI 1302)
    * Digital Media Computation (CSCI 1201)
* DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad. Copenhagen, Denmark. Fall 2015.\\
Related Courses:
    * Artificial Intelligence
    * Sustainability in Northern Europe
    * Danish Language I--II
* H.S. Diploma with High Honors, 2012, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN.
* Skovsøen Language Village, 2011. Concordia Language Villages, Bemidji, MN.
    * High school credit for Danish language study and immersion

### Theatre Experience

* _Lighting Designer_ - _Young Artists Initiative's Annie_, March 2018, The Wellstone Center, Saint Paul, MN
* _Electrician_ - _Green T Productions' Frankenstein: A Modern Prometheus_, November 2017, The Historic Mounds Theatre, Saint Paul, MN
* _Lighting Designer_ - _Dance Ensemble_, Spring 2016, University of Minnesota, Morris [Photos](https://flic.kr/s/aHskyhQRx3)
* _Lighting Designer_ - _Dance Ensemble_, Spring 2015, University of Minnesota, Morris [Photos](https://flic.kr/s/aHsk9VWDqc)
* _Master Electrician_ - _Many Moons_, Spring 2015, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Master Electrician/Programmer_ - _Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teen-Age Blockhead_, Winter 2015, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Lighting Designer_ - _Dance Ensemble_, Fall 2014, University of Minnesota, Morris [Photos](https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6o7kgX)
* _Electrician_ - _Twelfth Night_, Fall 2013, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Assistant Stage Manager_ - _An Evening of One Acts_, Spring 2013, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Assistant Lighting Designer/Board Operator_ - _God of Carnage_, Winter 2013, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Sound Board Operator_ - _The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later_, Fall 2012, University of Minnesota, Morris
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _The Importance of Being Earnest_, Spring 2012, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Bye Bye Birdie_, Fall 2011, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _The Government Inspector_, Spring 2011, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Damn Yankees_, Fall 2010, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Go Back For Murder_, Spring 2010, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Once Upon a Mattress_, Fall 2009, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Noises Off_, Spring 2009, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Co-Lighting Designer/Co-Board Operator_ - _Grease_, Fall 2008, Central High School, Saint Paul, MN
* _Sound and Light Board Operator_ - _Singing in the Rain_, Spring 2008, Capitol Hill Magnet, Saint Paul, MN
* _Sound Engineer_ - _Story of The River_, Spring 2005, Linwood A+ Elementary, Saint Paul, MN
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