Robert Charles Kania

Education
VIRGINIA POLYTECHIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (Virginia Tech)
August 2008May 2012
  • GPA: 3.82, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 187 credits, Minored in Music and Math
  • Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Honors Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa honor society
McLEAN HIGH SCHOOL
August 2004June 2008
Experience
CAPITAL ONE – Richmond, VA
Starting July 2012

Operations Analyst – Analyst Development Program

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY – Danbury, CT
May 2011August 2011

Information Management Leadership Program Intern

  • Delivered five projects that streamlined several processes in GE’s information systems infrastructure
  • Conducted surveys, analyzed data, audited hierarchy, validated algorithms, made recommendations, and implemented changes which improved the efficiency of workflows up to 22%
  • Researched the impact and history of GE’s brand and presented to IT managers
  • Collaborated with an international team to develop a recruiting video and advanced as a finalist from approximately 30 global teams
  • Volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and charity fundraising efforts
BLOOMBERG, L.P. – New York, NY
May 2010August 2010

Financial Software Developer Intern

  • Designed and produced a program to show the status of data receiving machines using C++ and JavaScript
  • Improved the distribution process of projects on my team by compiling a list of experts associated with tasks
  • Participated in company sponsored finance classes on topics such as bonds, equities, and commodities
VIRGINIA TECH UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
July 2009May 2010

• Assisted in research of and built electronic components for neutrino detectors in Daya Bay, China

Leadership
BASIS (Bond And Securities Investing by Students)
October 2009May 2012

Current Position: Sector Head, Treasuries

  • Contribute to management of an over $5 mm independently student-run, fixed-income portfolio for the VT Foundation using the Bloomberg Terminal and other tools for data acquisition and analytics
  • Develop sector-level investment strategies, oversee security selection, and monitor performance
  • Lead sector-specific meetings, develop monthly status and research reports on portfolio holdings
  • Educate portfolio analysts about techniques and metrics for credit and macro-market analysis
RESIDENTIAL HONORS PROGRAMS
Learning Committee Chair – Honors Residential College
Fall 2011Spring 2012
Treasurer, Member – Main Campbell Honors Community
Fall 2009Spring 2011
Extracurricular Activities
MUSIC ENSEMBLES (Viola Player)
New River Valley Symphony
Fall 2008May 2012
Early Music Ensemble
Fall 2008Spring 2010
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA – Eagle Scout
November 29, 2007
Interests

• Traveled to 28 states and internationally to Germany and the Netherlands
• Hiking and exploring outdoors

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