Skills

·	Operating Systems: Linux, BSD (Open/Free), DOS, Windows 3.x/9x/Me, Windows NT/2000
·	Programming, Scripting, and Database Languages: C, Fortran, HTML, Perl, PHP, UNIX shell scripting, and SQL
·	Standard Network Services: News (NNTP), email (SMTP,POP3,IMAP), Web (HTTP), DNS (named/BIND), FTP, and SSL Wrappers
·	Network/Telephony Hardware: Cisco routers, HP ProCurve Switches, 3Com/USR TotalControl hubs, Telebit and Livingston/Lucent terminal servers, and Adtran CSU/DSUs

Experience

·	Strong background in computer systems, hardware, and software.
·	Email, telephone, and on-site technical support.
·	PC, laptop, and server hardware configuration, diagnosis, and repair.
·	Configuration and maintenance of LAN, WAN, and telco hardware.
·	Develop, design, and script Web pages.

Employment

System Administrator VA Linux Systems, Fremont, CA January 2001 - March 2002 Administered Linux and Windows based workstations and servers deployed internally at VA Linux Systems. Provided daily and after hours helpdesk support to VA employees. Helped develop and maintain custom Debian GNU/Linux load for use in internal VA workstations. Managed the Open Source community servers hosted by VA. Linux evangelist. Customer Support, Software Engineer Tuxtops, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA March 2000 - January 2001 Managed customer service and support, including supervision of support team. Also involved in product quality assurance testing as well as research and software development with laptops running Linux. System Administrator Auburn Internet Services, Auburn, AL August 1996 - April 1999 Performed all technical duties including setup and maintenance of routers, modems, servers, and telco equipment. Provided on-site technical support. Wrote software to provide easier management of the network to non-technical staff members. Helped manage all other aspects of the business. Computer and Network Technician Advanced Computer Systems, Auburn, AL January 1998 - April 1999 Built, configured, and installed workstations, servers, and networks. Performed routine network administration and system maintenance. Linux guru. System Administrator, Owner Procyon Inc., Fayetteville, AR February 1994 - February 1996 Performed UNIX system administration and custom web site development. System Administrator IntelliNet-ISP LLC, Little Rock, AR September 1994 - December 1995 Maintained local point-of-presence. Designed and deployed several remote POPs statewide. Performed UNIX system administration and web development. Provided on-site technical support. Database Specialist and Network Engineer Artran Inc., Springdale AR June 1994 - August 1994 Responsible for integration of separate databases and spreadsheets into one master database. Helped maintain office LAN and Internet connectivity. System Administrator Pylon Information Services Inc., Seattle, WA August 1993 - June 1994 Telecommuted to perform the tasks of UNIX system administrator on several servers. Provided email support to customers.

Education

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR August 1992 - August 1993 Computer Systems Engineering, 1 year

References

Personal and professional references available upon request.