Danish Khan
I am a UC Berkeley senior graduating in Fall of 2009. Majoring in Cognitive Science, Minoring in Computer Science, and obtaining a Certificate, Management of Innovation and Technology. I am interested in Start-ups and programming in Ruby on Rails
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Website: | http://www.danishkhan.org/ |
| Industries: | Computing, Education, Entertainment, Gaming, Information Technology, Internet |
| Skills: | Business, Engineering, English, Facebook platform, HTML / CSS, Java, Languages, Languages and Platforms, Leadership, Management, Public speaking, Rails, Software Engineering, System Administration, Unix, Web Development, Windows |
| Next step: | Graduating in Fall 2009. Looking for an interesting and innovative startup to work for. |
| Location: | Berkeley, CA |
| Groups: | ST@B: Startup @ Berkeley |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding hot stories, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Internships, Joining a startup, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup, Starting a company, Trading services |
| Schools: | University of California System - Berkeley |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | UC Irvine |
| Position: | Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Information Technology |
| Time period: | June 2007 - August 2007 |
| Description: | • Programmed a Java ME handheld geo-tagging device that enables coordination for human relief workers
• Programmed a server backend to host the information taken with the handheld geo-tagging device • Researched information on delay tolerant networks and transferring data through Bluetooth |
| Employer: | The Peterson Group |
| Position: | Assistant Account Coordinator |
| Time period: | June 2006 - August 2006 |
| Description: | • Overhauled the product websites for various clients
• Systematized and improved the database process • Created CDs and spreadsheets of advertisement information for clients to use |
| Employer: | Western Financial Bank |
| Position: | Customer Service Representative |
| Time period: | June 2005 - August 2005 |
| Description: | • Operated the teller system to help customers with transactions and input client data for business files
• Assisted customers to gain their respect and trust in handling their accounts and payments • Compiled mailings to be sent out to potential customers |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of California System - Berkeley |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2009 |
| Degree: | Cognitive Science, BA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | My project: http://thecalforum.herokugarden.com/ |
| Clubs: | Sigma Phi Epsilon, UCBMUN, ST@B |
| Memberships: | Model United Nations
o UCI (2005 – 2007): Director of Disarmament & International Security First Committee |
| Awards: | Recipient: UCI ICS Deans Honor List (Winter 06, Spring 06, Winter 07, & Spring 07) |
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IndieGoGo
IndieGoGo is an online social marketplace connecting filmmakers and fans to make independent film happen.
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Priyanka Digamber
Communication Officer at a Political think tank named Strategic Foresight Group. Involved into Online Communication and Website Handling.
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namita bhasin
Currently pursuing Linguistics and International Political Economy at Berkeley and working at St@b (Startup at Berkeley).