Hey There!

I’m Michael Schwamborn,

a Senior at the Foster School of Business at The University of Washington pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration with a double major in Information Systems and Entrepreneurship and a Minor in Data Science.

I’m passionate about connecting with others and the idea of using technology to solve major issues present in our society today. I hope to develop my skills and work in the technology product management space.

Feel free to reach out; I’d love to connect!

Professional Experience

Database Management (IS 445)

March 2023
  • Examined the business need for database processing. Learned database design, development, and administration.
  • Applied real-world database design and implementation using SQL. Solved issues related to transaction management, data warehouse, etc.

Application Programming (IS 320)

May 2022
  • Learned programming concepts including data types, control structures, modularization, and structure programming.
  • Developed solutions for problems in interactive business applications using Python.

Foundational Skills for Data Science (INFO 201)

April 2023
  • Applied fundamental tools, technologies, and skills necessary to transform data into knowledge, including data manipulation, analysis, and visualization, as well as version control and the R programming language.
  • Worked with real data and reflected on the power and perils of using data to inform.

UW PM Association / Vice President 

April 2023 – PRESENT
  • Founding member of Registered Student Organization with 80+ active members and 30+ annual speakers aimed at providing UW students with product, program, and project management mentorship, resources, and internship opportunities.
  • Navigate and organize the organization’s university and departmental approval, quarterly event roadmap, and lead a team of 7 executive members and 15 committee members.

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) / Member and State PR Officer

JANUARY 2018 – JUNE 2021
  • Managed official social media pages with a following of over 1,400 and helped plan state and regional conferences for over 3,000 members across Washington as Public Relations Officer.
  • Competed and placed at the Local, State, and National level.
  • Placed 4th Nationally for Website Design using WP, HTML, CSS, and PHP

synHacks / Web Developer & Executive Team Member

APRIL 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2020
  • Successfully organized and ran a virtual hackathon with over 300 participants from 20 countries
  • Managed the website, using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and PHP, social media, and official publications for hackathon information
  • Worked with executive team members to run day-to-day operations and create new initiatives for local high schools

UWBEA / Deloitte Case Competition Finalist

MAY 2022
  • Placed 3rd in case competition on implementing ethical standards
  • Created a business plan and recommendation on an athletic apparel brand dealing with influencer ethical issues

REI / Retail Sales Associate

MAY 2022 – PRESENT
  • Establish positive interactions with hundreds of customers daily.
  • Work with leads and coworkers to solve problematic customer service questions.

Instacart / Independent Contractor

APRIL 2020 – MAY 2022
  • Shop, balance, and organize for dozens of orders a day.
  • Work with hundreds of customers to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Education

University of Washington / Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

AUGUST 2021 – JUNE 2024
  • Majors: Information Systems & Entrepreneurship, Minor: Data Science
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0
  • Dean’s List 3 quarters, Delta Sigma Pi, Freshman Direct (early entrance program)
  • Notable Coursework: Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Marketing Concepts, Managerial Economics,  Global Business Perspectives, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Strategic Business Communication, Managerial Accounting, Accounting and Financial Reporting, Application Programming, Networks and Cybersecurity

Bellevue College / Associate in Business

AUGUST 2019 – JUNE 2021
  • Dual enrollment program during High School; GPA: 3.91

Hazen High School / Diploma

AUGUST 2017 – JUNE 2021

Additional Information

Technical Skills:

Java, Python, Website Design, HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, R, Git, Microsoft 365 Applications

Honors and Certifications:

2021 Dell Scholar, National Placement in FBLA competitive events, President’s Volunteer Service Award, Foster Excel Certification, Foster R Certification

Interests:

Micromobility, Transportation, CSR, Outdoors, Gig Economy and Gig Apps, Technology, Project Management

 

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