Chris Obermeier

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Results driven and passionate software engineering leader with 13 years of software…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Hire Heroes USA Graphic

    Industry Mentor

    Hire Heroes USA

    - Present 7 months

    i18n_veterans

    Helping veterans find opportunities in the IT industry after leaving the service.

  • Code Platoon Graphic

    Code Platoon Volunteer

    Code Platoon

    - Present 6 months

    Science and Technology

    Conducting Mock Interviews and Mentor services for military veterans and their families trying to break into Software Engineering roles.

  • Lasagna Love Graphic

    Lasagna Maker Extraordinaire

    Lasagna Love

    - Present 8 months

    Social Services

    Making lasagna and food for people in need in our community!

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    Innovation Challenge Volunteer

    LAUNCH

    - Present 4 years 9 months

    Science and Technology

    Worked with teachers to brainstorm and create challenge statements for the students and mentor the student teams to create innovative ideas and team presentations.

  • Engineering Volunteer

    Hour of Code

    - Present 7 years 8 months

    Science and Technology

    Helping 5th graders understand programming basics by proctoring, assisting, and answering questions.

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    LEGO SCRUM Simluation Creator/Presenter

    Project Lead The Way

    - 5 months

    Education

    Presenting the SCRUM software development framework to teachers to take back to their students using LEGO's.

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    iFair STEM Presenter

    Washington High School

    - 1 year 6 months

    Science and Technology

    Working with Middle School students to get them excited about computer programming.

  • Junior Achievement USA Graphic

    STEM/Business/Youth Outreach

    Junior Achievement USA

    - Present 8 years 9 months

    Science and Technology

    Working with high school students to get them excited about STEM fields, specifically Computer Science.

    JA Biztown with 5-6 graders.

  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Graphic

    Software Engineer / Big Event Volunteer

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    - 2 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

    Creating a mobile application for the nature center and volunteering for large events.

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    Mentor

    VetsinTech

    - Present 6 months

    i18n_veterans

    I mentor veterans and their family members in technology- specifically focused on software engineering and IT leadership.

    VetsinTech supports our current and returning veterans with re-integration services, and by connecting them to the national technology ecosystem.

    VIT is committed to bringing together a tech-specific network, resources, and programs for our veterans interested in Education, Entrepreneurship, and Employment – the 3E’s!

Honors & Awards

  • Rocket Mortgage Leader to Leader Program

    Rocket Mortgage Z Team

    A year long transformational program that select senior leaders are chosen to be invested in by the Z team and meant to grow and level up leaders in their careers and path through the organization.

  • Innovators and Disruptors Senior Leader

    Rocket Mortgage

    Chosen as one of the senior leaders to work with other software engineering innovators and disrupters to tackle various technical problems and challenges.

  • Academic Awards

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    UW-Whitewater MBA Graduation May 2017
    UW-Milwaukee Startup Challenge Finalist for Mobile Healthcare Software Oct 2013
    Various Dean’s List and High GPA Awards Sep 2009-Dec 2012

  • Direct Supply Awards

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    Recognized LEGO SCRUM Presenter at Direct Supply 2016
    Volunteer Recognition Banners on behalf of Direct Supply for STEM programs 2016
    Selected for Direct Supply Future Leaders Group June 2015

  • GE Healthcare Awards

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    Published article for Project Lead the Way April 2017
    Volunteer Work August 2017

  • US Navy Awards

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    Seaman to Admiral Officer Ship Selection 2009 
    Earned Command Master Chief’s Coin for Ship Leadership Aug 2007 
    Admiral’s Letter of Recommendation Dec 2006

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • MSOE Industrial Advisory Committee

    Advisor

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    I advise the program faculty on industry trends and needs and helps to keep the curriculum up-to-date and to maintain program goals.

  • Milwaukee Tech Showcase

    Panelist

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