Michael Wander

Address: 85 Scottish Street, London E1W

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Tel: 07696176466
E-mail: m.wander@imperial.ac.uk
Date of birth: 5th December 1981
Curriculum
Vitae
Education
Imperial College of Science, Sep 2001-present
Technology and Medicine, London
Eng Computing (2.1)

Horley College, Bristol Sep 1999-Jun

2001
A-levels: Maths (A)
Further Maths (B)
Physics (A)
Chemistry (A)
General Studies (B)

Weston School, Bristol May 1989-Jun

1999

GCSE: eleven courses, including: Math (A),

English Literature (A), German (A), Statistics (A),
Geography (B), IT (A), History (B), Art (B)

Work experience
Goldman Sachs, London July-August
2002

Trading IT Support
Coordination of testing a new software solution that would facilitate the
comparison of different stock exchange quotations. Leadership skills
were required to ensure strict deadlines.

Involved in designing new solutions for traders using the functionality of

Reuters database. Interacted with currency traders to fit their needs.
Demonstrated good communication skills.

Researching alternatives on a new equity trading IT tool. Compiling a

report, presenting to the task group leader. Preparation of the initial
implementation schedule and analysis of resources required.

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Cambridge Science Park/Sillicon Meadow, Cambridge August
2001

Assistant to Head of Research at Cambridge Science Park.

Preparation of the report on the European science parks with
competition analysis.

Junior Research Analyst at Silicon Meadow. Compiled a report on the

current players in the internet ring tones provider market in
Continental Europe and UK. Managed to deliver two 20-page reports
according to deadlines while being involved simultaneously in
operational tasks of Cambridge Science Park.

Achievements
General

Completed Advanced Course in Feng-Shui, Dec

2000
obtained first instructor level

Obtained “Graded Proficiency in Modern Language”:

Nov 1999 Level 2 Proficiency in German Poetry

My poem “Good Bye, Britain” was commended

1997
in the Simon Elvin Young Poet Awards. In 1998 the poem
was selected for inclusion Futura Lt BTin the book
“Poetry in the Secondary School” published by Poetry Society

Poem “Bad boy” was commended

1996
in the WHSmith National Young Writer’s Competition

Sports
Achieved 4th cup Karate Kyokushin from the Apr
2000
British Karate Kyokushin Union

Achieved 1 Star Yacht Certification from Nov

1999
the British Yacht Union

Hobbies
I am interested in e-commerce and venture capital
I am a member of the Imperial College Basketball Club
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I practice Karate Kyokushin with the British National Karate Team
Occasionally I write poems for friends and Imperial College students’
newspaper