Logo by Tom Purves

An Introduction

Well, so you've decided to come visit here!  Thanks for taking the time to drop by!  In case you don't already know, my name is Richard Kuo.  I'm about to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with dual degrees in Electrical Engineering (focusing on Microelectronic Circuits and Systems) and Business Management.   Hopefully, you're here because you're looking to hire somebody like me (you'll probably want to look at my qualifications first, though).

Primarily, I'm looking for positions in the engineering field (electrical/computer science) or in the IT industry.  Although my majors are EE and Management, I've had enough internships and work experience over the past few years to know that I adapt to most jobs very quickly and that I have enough background knowledge in almost every field to get me off the ground running.  If you have a job opening which you feel I might fit or which is related to my interests, by all means, please let me know!

And, of course, I run this web page, The Silicon Edge.  This web page reflects my own personal interests, which means I mostly keep visitors up to date on the latest developments in the computer hardware and software industry as well as review interesting products and technologies.  Of course, I can put anything I want here, since it IS my page.  The front page alone has had over 170,000 visitors and over 750 people drop by each day to keep current with today's technology and to learn something new.  I know that it is often hard for an employer to judge the strength or qualifications of a candidate from just the things listed on his resume.  I believe that this page reflects the totality of my experience better than any resume can.

I've also gotten a lot of opportunities to talk with and give advice to people I probably would never have met otherwise. Occasionally I even get hardware to review from companies, which is fun and informative for both me and my readers and gives me a chance to talk to people from different parts of the industry.  It's been quite an interesting experience.

From my own personal experience, you rarely know much about a job until you've had a chance to actually be in it.  Your skills depend not only on what you know now, but how quickly you can learn what you need to know later.  If you can't tell, I may know a lot now, but I absorb new concepts even faster.  I've taken a lot of time to learn a lot about all kinds of different technologies, ranging from MPEG audio and video compression standards to TCP/IP networking protocols to circuit design and layout...the list goes on and on.  These new technologies aren't just work to me...I like learning about and experimenting with new things.  I know that my personal commitment to expanding my own knowledge will be a great asset to any company that I work for.

Thanks for your time!  And now, you may proceed to the boring stuff.  :-)   If you are interested in contacting me about a job opening, just mail me at rkuo@eniac.seas.upenn.edu to let me know.

Richard Y. Kuo

Goals

To hold a position which I enjoy and which constantly challenges me in new and different ways.  To develop a strong foundation of technical excellence and business-related skills through my work.

Seeking work in engineering, IT, or other suitable fields.

Education

Job Experience

Computer Skills and Experience

Web authoring:  Currently maintaining The Silicon Edge, a site devoted primarily to the latest developments in technology and computing, at http://www.stwing.upenn.edu/~rkuo.   The site has had over 170,000 visitors and draws over 750 visitors every day on the front page alone.

Programming Languages: Intermediate experience with C and assembly.

Operating Systems: UNIX variants, DOS, Windows 3.1 & 95, Windows NT 3.5-4.0, Novell, MacOS

Software Packages: Microsoft Office 95 & 97, Word Pro, Lotus 1-2-3, WordPerfect, AutoCad, 3D Studio MAX, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects, Matlab, Cadence, Winsock based network applications (Netscape, FTP clients, mail packages).

Highlights: Extensive knowledge of PC hardware and software configuration (especially with Windows NT); in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and Microsoft-based networking environments and protocols; always up to date with the latest developments in computing; excellent ability to learn new applications and procedures.

Personal Information and Interests

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Enjoy in-line skating, skiing (if possible), reading, learning about computers, digital video and animation, the Internet, "bleeding edge" electronics.

 

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Richard Kuo,
rkuo@eniac.seas.upenn.edu
Last updated 06/02/98 08:33 PM -0400