Thought Castle

Michael Kent

Michael Kent is a passionate developer who loves to create things.

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(989) 492-4523

5455 Smetana Dr Apt 1212
Minnetonka, MN 55343

Proficiencies

Swift
Objective-C
iOS SDK
Java
C

Some Experience

Android SDK
C++
HTML5
CSS3

Comfortable Using

macOS
Windows
Linux

Objective

My career objective is to create applications to both simplify and enhance the lives of users while providing an optimal experience for them. I think that continually pushing the bounds of our current understanding of technology and learning new ways to do things is fundamental towards this goal.

Experience

Garmin | Software Engineer June 2017 - Present

Part of an iOS development team, working on the Garmin Pilot app. Has an integral role in implementing new, headlining features in both the data model and front-end UI. Uses Swift, Objective-C, and C.

Copacetic Studios | Owner and Developer January 2013 - Present

Creates, designs, and implements new ideas for this iOS software company. Writes apps in both Swift and Objective-C, updates the company’s website with new information, and designs graphics in Photoshop or GIMP. More recent work includes using frameworks like SpriteKit and SceneKit for creating games.

Garmin | Software Engineer Intern May 2015 - June 2017

Part of an iOS development team, worked on the Garmin Pilot app. Had an integral role in implementing new, headlining features in both the data model and front-end UI. Uses Swift, Objective-C, and C.

ControlTec | Intern Software Developer May 2014 - April 2015

Worked on a small Android development team, using Java and the Android SDK. Played a key role in creating new software and features for major releases of the product.

Michigan Technological University | Intro to Programming Lab Assistant September 2014 - December 2014

Assisted students in understanding beginning level programming concepts in Java and walked them through the debugging process and solving problems for themselves.

Education

Michigan Technological University September 2013 - April 2017

Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics
Graduated cum laude
Overall GPA of 3.6 and Computer Science GPA of 3.76

H. H. Dow High School September 2009 - June 2013

Graduated magna cum laude
Final GPA of 3.8

Achievements and Activites

Member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, computing science honor society
Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) in 2013 - 2017
Leader of the Praise Band
Dean’s List in 2013 - 2017
Part of a team winning second place in BonzAI Brawl 2014, a game AI programming competition
AP Scholar with Honor Award in 2013
President of High School Programming Club in 2012 - 2013
Private Pilot’s License in 2012