Personal Information:

Nicholas W Kopan
Resume and Home Page: Email:	http://www.justski.com nwk2@yahoo.com

Purpose:

Experienced in systems programming, database design on multiple platforms, and network engineering. Seeking employment in systems development in an IT department in a Wall Street financial firm in the northern New Jersey area. Currently seeking a full-time management or senior programming position. Very energetic person, extremely dedicated and thorough worker. Always sees a project to completion, and works very well coordinating projects between people of various backgrounds and abilities.

Education:

Computer Engineering with Economics Minor, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, Jan 1997 - May 2000

Academic Honors

3.2 Cumulative GPA
Dean's List: 4 Semesters
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Inducted Member

Operating Systems:

Debian and Redhat Linux, WinNT, DOS, AIX, IRIX, SunOS, Cisco IOS

Programming Languages and Protocols:

C++, C, Java 1.1.*, FIX 4.2, FIX 4.3 XML, TCP/IP, html, SQL, Sybase

Relevant Courses:

Structured Programming and Data Structures, Programming Languages, Systems Programming, Discrete Structures, Intro to Computer Engineering, Principles of Electrical Engineering (w/ lab), Signals and Systems, Electronic Circuits (w/ lab), Software Engineering, Computer Architecture, Digital Systems (w/ lab), Thermodynamics

High School Diploma, Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Flemington, NJ, June 1995

National, Spanish, and Russian Honor Society Member, National Merit Scholar Contestant

Employment:

Oct 2005 - Current Date
Exchange Systems Analyst, Database Developer
Direct Edge ECN and Knight Capital Group, Inc. 545 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Software system design for a NASDAQ electronic exchange
C++, STL, Object Oriented, and socket programming, SQL and Sybase database programming, TIBCO Rendezvous messaging structure
FIX 4.2 Interfirm Client Connectivity

Nov 1999 - Oct 2005
NASDAQ and NYSE Software Systems Programmer, Database Developer
Attain ECN and Domestic Securities, Inc. 160 Summit Ave, Montvale, NJ 07645

Software system design for a NASDAQ FIX 4.2 ECN and NASD Broker Dealer
C++ programmer, SQL and Sybase database programming, TIBCO Rendezvous messaging structure
NASDR OATS and ACT Trade Reporting Systems design and implementation
Attain ECN Decimalization Project Leader
NASDAQ SOES, Selectnet, and NYSE Listed trade routing and clearing.
FIX 4.0 and 4.2 Interfirm Certification and Interfacing
FIX 4.2 Order Entry Client Design
Order Routing and Quote Interfaces to several NASD, NYSE, and TSE systems: NASDAQ WSII, ACT, CTCI Order Delivery, Bridge, VERSUS, TSE, Island - ISLD/INET, BRUT, Instinet - INCA, Archipelago - ARCA, Bloomberg - BTRD


Aug 1999 - Dec 2000
Lehigh University Networking Consultant
WIRED, Lehigh Networking and Client Services
WIRED Consultant for Lehigh's Network, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting computers using Novell Client32 3.1.1, IPX, TCP/IP, and PPP.

Dec 1997 - May 2000
Corporate Software Trainer
Online Services, 21 Bloomfield Ave, Denville, NJ 07834

Position: Corporate Trainer in WinNT, Win9x, DOS, Word 97, Excel 97,

Outlook/Exchange 97, Powerpoint 97

Clients: Parke-Davis, a division of Warner-Lambert Co.
Experience: Trainer at Corporate Conventions including:

CA, WA, AR, TX, GA, IL, VA, OH, PA, NJ
Dec 1997 - Aug 1998
Java Inventory System Development
Online Data Systems, 1621 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA

Position: Java-based Inventory Control / Information System Software Development

Complete redesign of a COBOL system, implementing a Java-based GUI environment for ordering, sales, and inventory management in the garment industry.
Clients: 7th Ave Fashion District, New York City, NY

Interests

• Debian Linux and RedHat as home PC OSen
  
• PC server hardware and software configuration, network design, Web Page design
  
• Dancer, Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Manhattan, New York City, NY
  
• National Ski Patrol Volunteer Patroller, Sugarbush, Vermont
  
• Lehigh University Outing Club President and Webmaster
  
• Certified PSIA Professional Ski Instructor
  
• Industrial Blacksmithing, Mig, Tig, and Arc Welding. Forging, Machining, and Pressing.
  
• USVBA (United States Volleyball Association) Team Member
  
• Hunterdon County YMCA Volunteer Volleyball Instructor