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About Me

I'm a software engineer currently learning Low Level and Algorithms in Holberton School, and it is fun! But I am also actively looking for a full time job position to put my experiences in good uses.

  • Phone: (918) 908-0382
  • City: Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Status:

    Available to Work

  • Degree: Bachelor
  • Email: rkbriankong@gmail.com

Career Narrative

Before Holberton, I was an entry level civil engineer with 6-year experience in different companies, until the COVID-19 pandemic affected the market and caused the layoff on me. Seeing the market tide change and people's needs over technology, I found it necessary to extend my skill set and look for a new career path that I would be passionate about, to help people with and improve myself.

And then I chose programming engineering. I found Holberton School; it is a good opportunity, especially the specialization Low-level and Algorithm. I am excited to use the new knowledge I learned in this school to design something workable, also I can use my old strengths like math and logical skills to help the learning. I am open to web, software and/or game developments, and I am looking forward to joining the tech world after my graduation, to help people and provide exciting things to the world with the art of coding.

Skills

Programming skills: majorly involving C/C++, Python and web development.

C
C++
Python
HTML
CSS
Javascript
MySQL
JSON
Bash Script
Assembly Code
Linux
Flask
Visual Studio Code
Github


Languages: Fluent in English and Chinese.

Other skills:

  • Adobe Acrobat PDF Editor
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Geomagic Design

Resume

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Education

Software Engineer Diploma: Low-Level and Algorithm

Jan 2021 - Present

Holberton School, Tulsa, OK

Holberton School is a fast-paced and project-based coding school, it promotes free self-learning and peer learning for low- and high-level programming languages, algorithms, web developments, and more. Most projects are one-person, some require a 2-person team.

Graduation on June 2022.

Bachelor of Science: Architectural Engineering

Aug 2009 - Dec 2013

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

University of Oklahoma is a 4-year college where I studied major Architectural Engineering. I participated building design practice for half a year, and passed Foundamental Exam of Civil Engineering. In this university I developed a good set of math, engineering and design skills.

GPA: 3.5/4.0

Professional Experience

Student at Holberton School

Jan 2021 - Present

Holberton School, Tulsa, OK

  • Study low- and high-level programming languages, web development and algorithms. Project based, solo and teamwork, and peer learning. Major operating system Linux. Specialization in Low-level and Algorithms.
  • Public speech for training soft skills, coding project presentations, and knowledge sharing.
  • Writing blog posts / articles on LinkedIn for knowledge summarization and learning experiences.

HPS Application Specialist Trainee

Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

Borets, Tulsa, OK

  • Processing all HPS inquiries and quotes from salesmen and customers, and facilitating HPS orders to Engineering & Operations.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering and Operations team to design “best fit” HPS systems.
  • Team with engineering and manufacturers on high specification inquiries and auxiliary equipment quotes and order processing.
  • Trained for centrifugal pump fundamentals, and edit the training materials and technical reports for business expansion abroad.

Engineer Consultant/Chinese-English Interpreter

Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

Black Gold Group, Tulsa, OK

  • Design 2D engineering drawings for furnishings by using Adobe PDF Editor and AutoCAD.
  • Making building plan PDFs and furnishing list Excel spreadsheets.
  • Develop a card access system compatible with apartment projects.
  • Construction administration for hardware supply and damage control.
  • Interpret between English and Chinese in business meetings with Chinese vendors and investors, translate user guides, structural instructions, and emails.

AutoCAD Drafter/Designer

Mar 2014 - Feb 2016

Luxfer-GTM Technologies, LLC, Tulsa, OK

  • Design 3D model and 2D engineering drawing of gas cylinder unit and transportation via Geomagic Design.
  • Project management based on DOT and ASME standard for gas cylinder unit and transportation, involving item purchasing, cost evaluation spreadsheets, and project assembly procedure.
  • Report stock inventory count spreadsheet for monthly inventory count.

Portfolio

Below is a showcase of my projects in different fields and programming languages / platforms, with brief screenshots and links to more details. The Github links are provided in each project page.

  • All
  • Web
  • App
  • Challenge

Contact

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Call:

(918) 908-0382