Stefan Rufer - Curriculum vitae
Main Private Projects Curriculum Scouting Links	Current employment Years Short description Software Engineer at netcetera 2002- At netcetera I am developing applications in the field of E-Commerce. Main technologies used are Java and websh.
	Practical experiences Years Short description Assistant at HTA Biel 2000-2001 As an assistant at the University of applied Sciences Biel I was working at the Competence Center Electronic Commerce of the Computer Science Division. Main tasks were projects with business partners and applied research and developement in the field of mobile communications. Support of student projects and teaching of specialised lessons were minor but nevertheless important and interesting parts of my work.  Traineeship at Nokia 1998 As part of my studies I had the possiblity to spend a year working "up front" in the industry. A very good trainee position at Nokia Telecommunications Oy in Finland allowed me to spend an interesting time in a foreign country. I was involved in projects at the analog interface of the DX200 switching system doing work from design over coding to intensive testing and documentation. This was indeed the most exciting experience of my life! (Picture: At the polar circle during my summer holidays.) Apprenticeship at Swisscom 1990-1994 Four years practical education at Swisscom as an electronician. Basic education in electronics, semiconductor technology, microprocessors, analog signaling, measurement technology and more. Diploma with focus on Pascal programming.
	Schools Years Short description eduswiss postgrade studies 2000-2001 The interesting programe of eduswiss allowed me to further enhance my knowledge base in computer sciences as well as my managerial and social skills. Main subjects of my postgrade studies were up to now: Object Technologies (OODBMS, Design Patterns, CORBA, Java RMI), Managerial Skills (Project Management, IT Management, Information Management) and last but not least Social Competence and Personal Working Techniques. University of applied sciences HTA Biel 1996-2000 Studies in Biel with main subject computer science. One year base studies in computer science, electronics and economy. The second year I chose to focus on economy as subsidiary subject. As usual for computer science students in Biel I spent then a year in the industry (see above). Finally the third school year with three consolidation subjects (Computergraphics, Marketing & Electronic Commerce, Information Systems) besides some final courses. Diploma as engineer in Computer Science (dipl. Ing. HTL in Wirtschaftsinformatik). GIBB / BMS 1990-1994 Professional schools during my apprenticeship. GIBB is the professional school closely connected to the education at Swisscom. Main courses: electrical engineering, electronics, digital technology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, german, economy. BMS is supplementary to the professional school, providing a broad spectrum of courses including english, french and history. (Picture: Our class during a project week in Moscia/Ticino.)  Primary and secondary schools 1981-1989 Nine years basics as everyone does :-) I spend this time in Kirchberg.
	Other experiences Years Short description Skiing Instructor 2002 I decided to change climate thoroughly after the two interesting years at the school. For one season I was working at the skiing school of Obersaxen as a skiing teacher. That was actually a great thing, even for an engineer ;-) To teach the people all the fun one can have on two skis was a great satisfaction! Scout district leader 1995-2002 Education in a two-weekend course. Leader of the scout district Turmfalken, part of the Swiss scout association PBS. Responsible for 8-12 leaders and their 60-80 active scouts. Various activities in international scout camps. (Picture: Our scout home with a big tent in front.) International Scout Camps 1992, 1996, 1999, 2000 As participant of international scout camps in Europe and Mexico I had the chance to get in touch with a rich mixture of cultures and scout traditions. The long lasting friendships are a big reward for the work associated with scouting. (Picture: International scout group cooking lunch at lake Vätten, Sweden. See also Village26 and Moot 2000 Mexico homepages.)  Scout group leader 1990-1995 Education in two one-week courses 1991 and 1992 (Jugend+Sport W+G 1/2). Leader of a scout group in the district Turmfalken with about 20-30 girl guides and boy scouts in the age of 11-20. Several two-week camps and leader in technical courses. (Picture: Scouts during a camp in 1993.) Spokesman of class 1996-2000 During the studies at the HTA Biel spokesman of the class providing connections to the dean of the computer science division in case of arguments and serving the class with different informations.  Military service 1995 Base education as Stinger marksman and additional service as corporal in the same forces. Military unit: L Flab Lwf Bttr II/3. (Picture: Stinger group.) Spokesman of apprentices 1990-1994 During my apprenticeship at Swisscom spokesman of about 20 apprentices. Responsible for requests to superiors and several out-of-the-work activities.  Ski guide 1994-1999 Education as ski guide 1994 (Jugend+Sport Ski 1). Leader of scout ski groups at Kandersteg International Scout Center (KISC). (Picture: Skiing in a little resort in the Emmental.) Pilot training 1992 Applying as a pilot at Swiss Air Force I had the chance to spend a week (13 flight hours) on a Bravo. Even if I didn't manage to pass on to the second course this great experience is worth mentioning. (Picture: The Bravo plane I flew during these two weeks.) Lifeguard 1991 Education as lifeguard (SLRG Brevet 1).
	Update: 2003-12-02 @975, S. Rufer - GPG Pubilc Key