Max Kraus

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Front-end Developer at Socially Current
February 1, 2024 - Present
Contribute to an AI-driven tech startup building tools for social media insights and engagement. Develop and optimize responsive front-end features such as the website and app to enhance user experience.
Teaching Assistant at The Pennsylvania State University
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Assist with course operations by providing technical support, creating presentations, and coordinating guest speakers within the Presidential Leadership Academy.
IT Service Desk Agent at The Pennsylvania State University
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Assist over 30 users per week with computer hardware and software issues both over the phone and in person. Use WEPA print management software and Service Now ticketing system to resolve printer issues across campus, including fixing paper jams and restoring stock. Train new employees on systems and troubleshoot common software and hardware issues.
IT Inventory Coordinator at Almo Corporation
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Reorganized company inventory by relocating supplies and assembling shelving to maximize storage space. Documented all supplies and tools in an adaptable database, tracking locations and important details for easy access.
IT Intern at Almo Corporation
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Developed custom software using C# and SQL for whole-sale distributor clients to ensure organization of their data. Reorganized the company’s data in a SQL database by using C# commands to automate data input processes.
Freelance Website Developer
February 1, 2025 - Present
Create and deliver functional and visually appealing sites for multiple clients, improving their online presence.
Browser Extension Developer
August 1, 2025 - Present
Develop browser extensions promoting activity during sedentary entertainment consumption, including AI motion detection to verify activity completion.
Game Jam Competitor
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Created code, audio, and visuals for original games in the Godot engine and submitted to game development competitions.
Teaching Assistant at Presidential Leadership Academy, The Pennsylvania State University
August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Assisted with course operations by providing technical support, creating presentations, and coordinating guest speakers.
Freelance Web Site Development at Self-Employed
February 1, 2025 - Present
Created and delivered functional and visually appealing websites for multiple clients, improving their online presence. Implemented responsive design and cross-device compatibility.
Browser Extension Development at Freelance
August 1, 2025 - Present
Developed a Firefox browser extension as a personal project, prototyping features and integrating AI-driven functionality for activity detection.
Game Jam Competitor at Godot Engine Community
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Created code, audio, and visuals for original games in the Godot engine and submitted them to game development competitions.
Freelance Web Site Developer at Self-Employed
February 1, 2025 - Present
Create and deliver functional and visually appealing sites for multiple clients, improving online presence. Implement responsive design with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure cross-device compatibility.
Browser Extension Developer at Freelance
August 1, 2025 - Present
Develop browser extensions promoting activity during sedentary entertainment consumption. Incorporate AI motion detection through the user’s device camera to verify activity completion.
Teaching Assistant at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Assist with course operations by providing technical support, creating presentations, and coordinating guest speakers.
IT Service Desk Agent at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Assist over 30 users per week with computer hardware and software issues both over the phone and in person. Use WEPA print management software and Service Now ticketing system to resolve printer issues across campus, including fixing paper jams and restoring paper and toner.
IT Inventory Coordinator at Almo Corporation
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Reorganized company inventory by relocating supplies and assembling shelving to make use of new storage area. Documented all supplies and tools in an adaptable database, tracking locations and important details for easy access.
Browser Extension Developer at Self-Employed
August 1, 2025 - Present
Develop browser extension promoting activity during sedentary entertainment consumption. Incorporate AI motion detection through the user’s device camera to verify activity completion.
Game Jam Competitor at Godot Engine Game Jam
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Created code, audio, and visuals for original games in the Godot engine and submitted to game development competitions.
Teaching Assistant, Presidential Leadership Academy at The Pennsylvania State University
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Assisted with course operations by providing technical support, creating presentations, and coordinating guest speakers for the Presidential Leadership Academy with President Neeli Bendapudi.

Education

Bachelor of Science at The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Sciences and Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Design and Development at The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Sciences and Technology, State College, PA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Design and Development at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Design and Development at Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Sciences and Technology, State College, PA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Design and Development at The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Sciences and Technology, State College, PA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Gaming