Draco Li's online resume
Programmer & Entreprenuer
Draco is a self-taught programmer and entrepreneur. With his business and programming
skills, Draco has started a number of business ventures and developed several highly
praised mobile applications. During his spare time, Draco likes to compete in business
competitions and read about the technology sector.
Name:
Ang (Draco) Li
Address:
401 - 406 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 5C9
E-mail:
abot71@r.postjobfree.com
Github:
https://github.com/dracoli
Objective-C (iOS)
Designed, developed, and launched numerous large-scale iPhone applications.
Competent in using Core Audio, Core Data, Core Animation, Core Graphics and the Three20
API.
Wordpress & Joomla
Utilized Wordpress and Joomla! in numerous websites in order to provide an easy
publishing platform for writers.
Proficient in modifying Wordpress and Joomla! templates and plugins in order to fully
control the functionalities and design of websites.
C# (Windows Phone 7)
Lead the development of PuriPics, an award winning photo editing application for WP7.
PHP, MYSQL & jQuery
Developed a robust JSON web service for the iPhone application SC2 Profiles.
Experienced in using PHP, MYSQL and jQuery in conjunction to develop a data-oriented
website from scratch.
After Effects
Produced a creative Coca-Cola Freestyle commercial for a proposed advertising campaign.
Directed and animated a 45 seconds commercial for The Living Room, a proposed coffee shop
business at Queen's University.
Java (Android)
Experienced in developing Android applications with Java.
2010 - PresentFounder & PresidentDraken Solutions, Creative Mobile and Web Development
Designed, developed, and launched Remixboard, a mobile application that combines the
simplicity of soundboards with the capabilities of a digital audio workstation.
Engineered the back-end server of numerous mobile applications using PHP and MYSQL.
Collaborated with a number of companies and completed a contracted website for the
Chinese non-profit AIMCE.
Directed the development of Pocket Database for Stacraft 2, a paid iPhone application
that has been downloaded over 50,000 times.
Increased the quality and speed of all projects by over 100% through the development of a
designs and resources database.
2010 - PresentCTO & Co-Founder
DayOnBay, Blog on Finance and Careers in Finance
Decreased the time and effort to develop DayOnBay.ca through the use of Joomla!, a
content management system.
Increased page views per visit on DayOnBay by over 20% through implementing a number of
content discovery plugins.
Administered advertising on DayOnBay and improved ad CTR by using Google Analytics to
optimize site layout.
2011Business Software Developer
Envirolytics, Mobile Applications Development
Collaborated closely with a small team to develop iViro, an iPhone application that
provides users the ability to perform a complete home audit using iPhone's various
sensors.
Coordinated the development and maintenance of the company website.
Competed in the IBM Startup SmartCamp in NYC and won the People s Vote Award.
Gained deep understanding of project planning and team management through the development
of iViro.
Business Competitions
National finalist in The Next 36, a new educational program that gives 36 of Canada s
most promising students the academic foundation, practical experience, mentorship and
networks to become Canada s next generation of entrepreneurs. (2010)
2 times international finalist in Peaktime (top 5% of 300 teams), an international
business competition located in Riga, Latvia. (2009, 2011)
International finalist in CaseIT (top 16 teams), an internationally-recognized
undergraduate MIS Case Competition. (2009)
National finalist and international semi-finalist in L'Oreal Estrat (top 1% of 25,000
teams), the world s largest business simulation for graduate and undergraduate students
around the world. (2008)
6th place in BNP Paribas Ace Manager (top 0.2% of 2,400 teams), an international banking
competition for university students. (2010)
3rd place in the Capsim Foundation Challenge, a business simulation undertaken by over
800 student teams worldwide. (2008)
2008-2012Queen's University
Bachelor of Commerce, Minor in Computer Science
Awards:
Principal s Scholarship - Awarded to students with a 95% entrance average
D.I. McLeod Dean s List with Distinction Awarded to the top 5% of the students in the
Commerce program
Hobbies
Strategy PC games, video productions, reading programming books, travelling, bubble tea,
amusement parks, Asian cuisine