MARCO PROUVÉ

Entrepreneur &

Full-Stack Developer

+1 914 582 9989

me@marcoprouve.com

Chicago, IL

KEY SKILLS

TECHNICAL:

HTML(5), CSS(3), Bootstrap Framework, Java, Javascript, JQuery, Python, C, Swift 3 & 4, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache, JSON, REST, Django, Parse Server,

Vitualenv, System Design, Machine Learning, TCP/IP

TOOLS: Mac, Windows, Ubuntu, Agile Scrum Methodology, Command Line Interface,

Sublime Text, Xcode, MSOffice, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Il lustrator, GIMP, Github, Slack, Firebug, Chrome

Development Tools, cPanel, Arduino, Altium Designer

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

LANGUAGES: English, French

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KYNECT, LLC. - May 2016 – Present

Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

The Kynect Collar is a state-of-the-art, IoT (Internet of Things) system that continuously and non-invasively monitors pets’ vital signs (heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, and blood pressure) to detect underlying disease, pain, or stress and provide personalized

veterinary recommendations to help owners better care for their best friend. Provided leadership to plan, organize, and direct the activities and resources related to

software development, product design, and operational support. Responsible for managing design, development, and implementation of Kynect

platforms while ensuring timelines are met and teams are working efficiently. Assess new and emerging technologies to determine application to Kynect products

and services. Designed and developed systems (electrical and software) for first MVP including back-

end and front-end to support communication across 4G cellular networks. Involved in planning and executing core business strategies, marketing efforts, and

operational processes and systems as well as facilitating the growth of invaluable partnerships and networks. Actively involved in negotiations with venture capitalists and angel investors to raise

capital.

ESTEE LAUDER INC. - May 2013 – August 2013

Packaging Engineer Intern

Investigated product for mold flaws or changes in product specifications.

Corrected flaws in 3D designs for customer products. Worked with 3D design printing team to ensure functionality of packages. Analyzed mold flows to ensure maximum durability of packages. Part of innovation team using SolidWorks to develop new packaging ideas.

ESTEE LAUDER INC. - May 2012 – August 2012

Packaging Engineer Intern

Completed primary and secondary preliminary innovation designs for an upcoming men’s fragrance line

Organized and constructed a system database to sort all existing and incoming bottle pump specifications

Analyzed package schematics to determine errors and unmet specifications

Investigated mold failures and diagnosed causes for inaccuracy.

EDUCATION

BS - Computer Science – September 2011 – May 2016

University of Wisconsin - Madison

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

SO FTWARE DEVELOPMENT CLUB (UW - Madison) - October 2014 – May 2016

Co-Founder, President, Vice President

Implemented different Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) techniques on semester-long projects to prepare members for real-world software engineering

Focused on practicing Agile Scrum methodologies in order to practice determining and implementing system priorities through product backlogs.

Practiced useful coding skills on a week to week notice Connected to professionals and IT Companies in the area for special events