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Specialties: Program development (C, C++), Operating System Development, BlackBerry 10 Application Development, Computer Repair, Technical Support.

CUDA Libraries Team @ • Investigated effect of unified memory models on performance compared to explicit memory region management on the CPU/GPU. • Improved kernel launch performance in the CUFFT library. • Implemented a random number generator to generate binomial distributed values. • Helped design, implement, and train a neural network using the Torch framework in order to predict movie ratings for users based on user preferences and movie traits. From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Student @ From September 2011 to Present (4 years 4 months) Infrastructure Architect Intern @ • Worked on OpenGL API capture tools used to record and replay OpenGL applications. • Developed new workflows used to save weeks of time running tests on hardware emulators. • Worked effectively with others on a global scale, with team members in 3 different time zones. • Improved the performance of an existing process by over 400%. • Investigated the structure of OpenGL traces to determine potential tooling performance improvements. From January 2015 to May 2015 (5 months) Security Software Developer, Co-op @ • Developed applications for the BlackBerry 10 platform using C++/QML, Qt, and HTML 5. • Maintained and tested NFC Secure Element API's and developed mobile wallet applications. • Brainstormed and implemented different functionality and features of a mobile wallet application. • Led the design and implementation of a user interface for a new application with peers virtually. • Emulated transactions over NFC to complete purchases through a BlackBerry 10 application. From January 2013 to April 2014 (1 year 4 months) Help Desk Operator @ From April 2012 to August 2012 (5 months) Computer Technician @ Repaired customer computers and technical goods, and also provided informed advice to customers looking to purchase new technological goods such as laptops, desktops, GPS units, cameras, etc. From July 2010 to September 2011 (1 year 3 months) Program Staff @ From September 2008 to August 2011 (3 years) Computer Technician @ From September 2008 to August 2011 (3 years) Computer Technician @ Repaired and maintained school networks and computers. Was responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues reported by staff, and also installing new hardware such as printers, computers, access points, etc. From February 2009 to June 2011 (2 years 5 months) Lane Attendant @ Repaired and maintained pin-setter machines and resolved customer problems. From October 2009 to May 2010 (8 months)

Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS), Computer Science @ University of Waterloo - St. Jerome's University From 2011 to 2016 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration @ Wilfrid Laurier University From 2011 to 2016 High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates @ Saltfleet District High School From 2007 to 2011 Ben Konyi is skilled in: C++, C, Computer Science, Programming, BlackBerry 10 Development, Android Development, Customer Service, Computer Repair, Team Building, C#, Scheme, Windows 7, Mentoring, Turing, Windows XP