Aaron in Japan

Resume of Aaron Chmielowiec
Bachelor of Mathematics/Computer Science

Internet, Multimedia, and Computer Graphics experience
Working knowledge of C/C++, C#, Modula-3, HTML, PHP, ASP.NET, MySQL/PostgreSQL, dBase, Java Script, PERL, Python, DLX assembly
Extensive hardware and software knowledge of IBM and compatible computers including most major application software
Knowledge of MacOS, UNIX/Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), DOS, PalmOS, and Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista operating systems
Japanese speaking/reading/writing proficiency (JLPT 1-kyu)
Public speaking experience
Project management experience

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Fall 1995 - Spring 2000

North Park Collegiate Vocational School, Brantford, Ontario
Fall 1990 - Summer 1995

IT Manager, Hachette Fujingaho Corp., Tokyo, Japan
Apr. 2008 - Present

Managed a team of 5 staff in a bilingual environment
Organized and planned the implementation of the new corporate network
Work with staff to implement technological solutions to improve staff efficiency
Plan and manage web-related projects including the corporate sites and intranet systems

Chief Technical Officer, CJK Dictionary Research Institute, Saitama, Japan
May. 2007 - Apr. 2008

Created, Updated and Maintained several large (>1 GB) databases of language research data
Managed the company server and network
Coordinate efforts for projects in English and Japanese

Software Engineer, Right Weight Process, Tokyo, Japan
Aug. 2005 - Mar. 2007

Designed and implemented robust hardware/software and network solutions suiting the customers' needs
Software Design and Creation in Windows and Linux (Debian) environments

Caretaker/Instructor/Office Staff, Karugamo English School, Saitama, Japan
Jan. 2005 - Aug. 2005

Systems Engineer/Translator, Hitachi Hybrid Network Co. Ltd., Yokohama, Japan
Aug. 2001 - Sep. 2004

Dealt with hardware/software aspects of communications devices including network administration
Translated Japanese/English conversations and documents for foreign business representatives
Conducted investigations into new technology

English Teacher/Translator, Matsumoto Board of Education, Matsumoto, Japan
Jul. 2000 - Jul. 2001

Assisted in teaching of English to Japanese Junior High School students around the Kiso valley
Performed daily administration tasks as well as prepare teaching materials for class
Managed 3 evening english conversation classes

Online Developer, Seiko EPSON Corporation, Hirooka, Japan
May. 1998 - Apr. 1999

Wrote and maintained several PERL programs for use on international platforms
Wrote an Adobe Framemaker(tm) to HTML file format conversion program customized for EPSON's needs
Dealt with international sales companies to resolve language translation issues

Software Developer, N.C.R. Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.
Sep. 1997 - Dec. 1997

Performed automated testing and code coverage reports for a large repository (1 gigabyte) of code
Debugged Windows 95/NT applications
Work in a team environment to develop stable and reliable code
Ported small UNIX scripts and applications to Windows NT

Translator (Japanese Localization) for the Xubuntu Linux Distribution, 2006 - Present
Freelance Photography for New Zealand's "The Independent" Newspaper, 2003 - Present
Public Speaker for Nagano Prefecture Rotary Club, 2000 - 2001
Administrator of the Web Domains "aaroninjapan.com", "aaronin.jp", others, 1999 - Present
Member of Matsumoto Sadou Class (Japanese Tea Ceremony), 1999 - Present
Member of Tokkaido Karate Association (Japan), 1998 - Present
Member of UW Computer Science Club and Math Student's Society, 1995 - 2000
Web Page Design, 1995 - Present
Captain of North Park Diplomacy Team, 1992 - 1995
Member of most North Park Musical Ensembles (Trumpet and Trombone), 1991 - 1995
Gaming and related electronic equipment, 1984 - Present
Active interest in programming on various platforms, 1984 - Present

Published in the Kodansha book "Arcade Mania", 2008
Japanese Language Proficiency Certification (1st Grade), 2007
NHK "V" Interpreter Certification (2nd Grade), 2007
Attendance as Special Guest star (DDR) at MCM Expo in London, England, 2005
Kanji Kentei Certification (5th Grade), 2002
1st dan in Shotokan Karate (Black Belt), 2001
5th place finish in All-Japan Karate Tournament (Team Kata), 2001
North Park's Andy Sheppard award for Outstanding involvement and leadership in extra-curricular activities, 1995
Brant County Diplomacy Team Champion, 1993/1995
Certificate of Distinction for placing in top 25% of Canada in Descartes Mathematics Competition, 1995
Two 1st prizes, two 2nd, and one 3rd prize in the Brant Kiwanis Music Festival, 1993/94
Various High School awards in Electronics, Electronic Communication, and General Proficiency in Technology, 1992-94

References Available upon request.