MARCO PROUVÉ
Entrepreneur &
Full-Stack Developer
+1 914 582 9989
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