Benjamin Pronin
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EDUCATION
Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Statistics May 2012
• James Dickson Carr, Scholarship Recipient for Diversity
• Relevant coursework: Regression Methods, Applied Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Computer Architecture, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Mathematical Reasoning, Advanced Calculus, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Quality Control, Computing for Statistics
• Projects: Experimental Design Course
- Observed 23 factorial designed experiment on the serving skills of various tennis players
- Conducted ANOVA analysis and presented results to determine importance of observed factors
Introduction to Sampling Course
- Collected stratified random samples to determine salary differences in various departments at Rutgers University
- Carried out ANOVA and regression analysis to assess the significance levels of the salaries in different departments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRG Management, LP New York, NY
Summer Analyst, Technology Division June 2011 – August 2011
• Lead operating system deployment at a 120 person Hedge Fund, ensuring Windows 7 use by all headquarter employees
• Formulated internal technical procedure and communicated findings to partners and employees
• Managed and resolved major computer issue affecting roughly 20 colleagues for a week
• Observed server maintenance in relation to crashing issues, space overloading, and reconstructing hardware
• Developed detailed software testing, internal assignments completed in days instead of weeks
• Verified communications in conference rooms, ensuring overseas office feeds
Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Technology Representative September 2009 – May 2011
• Provided technical assistance to faculty and staff primarily through phone support with occasional use of remote access
• Installed and repaired computers, computer extremities, and printers
• Troubleshooting spanned from basic software to damaged hardware
• Addressed various issues as needed by phone and provided resolutions quickly and efficiently as needed
• Used a ticket system for problems that required extended troubleshooting and relayed solutions by phone or email
• Certified Information Technology Services technician
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Vector Marketing - Ambler, PA
Sales Representative
• Sought out prospective buyers based on recommendations
• Initiated and completed sales with 10 costumers by personally pitching products
• Presented product in a presentational/public speaking type format
Kumon-Learning Center - Willow Grove, PA
Tutor
• Worked with and tutored children in basic math and reasoning skills
• Graded assignments and helped students understand and fix their mistakes
• Collaborated with other tutors to cross-train on different styles of teaching
SKILLS & INTERESTS
• Languages: English and Russian
• Technical skills: JAVA, C, SAS, Assembly
• Activities: Rutgers Tennis Club, Rutgers Ping Pong Club
• Interests: Sports (tennis, basketball, football), Blogging