BEN ZHANG

Address: Box 7880, 69 Brown Street, Providence, RI 02912 Telephone: (267) 241-0531 Email: Ben_Zhang@brown.edu

 Education
Brown University, Providence, RI (2008-present)
Sc.B in Computer Engineering (expected May 2010) GPA to date: 3.8
Courses: Python, Data Structure and Algorithm, Digital Circuit Design, Communications Systems, VLSI Design, etc.
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA (2006-2008)
Raffles Junior College (High School), Singapore (2002-2005)
SAT: Mathematics-800 Verbal-710. Scored 800 in Mathematics II, Chemistry and Physics SAT II Subject Tests

 Professional Experiences
Engineering Intern, Columbia Telecommunications Corporation. Kensington, MD (May-July 2008)
Researched to solve IT problems of municipal client, in particular in designing its disaster recovery facility. Conducted
fiber testing and assisted communications engineers in drawing and illustrations.

Web Technology Intern, Career Services, Swarthmore College, PA (Sep 2007-May 2008)
Maintained and updated Swarthmore Career Services website. Generated and organized multimedia content on the website
and worked with various people on various projects in content management and data organization.

Business Team Leader, Brown University, Providence, RI (September-December 2008)

Led a business plan team of five in developing a business plan for a mobile electronic product that creates a new business
model of monetizing listener information and brings listeners a new car radio listening experience.

Sales Coordinator, Infodisc Multimedia Manufacturing Ltd, Singapore (Jan 2006 - Apr 2006)
Coordinated sales, CD art design, production and shipping of bulk CD orders from overseas. Engaged in daily contact
with engineers, local and overseas clients and worked under extreme time pressure.

 Leadership Experiences
Debate Competition Organizer, East Coast Chinese Debate Competition (Feb 2009 –present)
Started a regional debate competition at Brown University for Chinese-speaking students to debate about the most
pertinent issues of our time. To coordinate eight schools and over twenty participants.

College Radio Show Host, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA (January 2007-May 2008)
Proposed and created a semester long radio show that featured interviews with Swarthmore College alumni from around
the country. Worked with my partner and conducted dozens of interviews on alumni’
s life after college.

Photo Exhibition Manager, Glimpses of China Photo Exhibition, Swarthmore, PA (November 2008)
Proposed and organized a photo exhibition at Swarthmore College that showcased photos taken by the college community
in China to help raise awareness of changing China in the community. Managed a team of three people and engaged dozen
submitters.

 Skills and Strengths

Programming Skills: Python, Java, C++, MatLab.
General Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Web Design, Linux, Photoshop, MS Office, etc.
Language and Communication Skills: Proficient in both Chinese and English. Good at communication.
Personality: Cooperative, responsible, inquisitive, creative, confident.

Address: Box 7880, 69 Brown Street, Providence, RI 02912 Telephone: (267) 241-0531 Email: Ben_Zhang@brown.edu