Experience:
2015.05 - present
PolarSystems
Network Operations Manager
Still here and reasonably content for the time being.
Polar Systems is one of the larger
MSPs in the Portland area
specializing in small to mid sized networks - primarily Windows/Cisco/Dell environments. My diverse background combined
with Polar's stable base and far reaching client list have opened new oportunities for the both of us and shows promise
of continued mutual growth.
2008.03 - 2016.01
PolarSystems
Senior Network Engineer
Still here and reasonably content for the time being.
Polar Systems is one of the larger
MSPs in the Portland area
specializing in small to mid sized networks - primarily Windows/Cisco/Dell environments. My diverse background combined
with Polar's stable base and far reaching client list have opened new oportunities for the both of us and shows promise
of continued mutual growth.
2006.08 - 2008.03
Null Max
Network and Systems administrator / Application developer / DBA / etc.
Null Max was an Oregon based hosting provider that I had the opportunity to do an extensive amount of work for. As the lead
network/systems administrator, it was my responsibility to install and configure client systems in NullMax's network, manage switches,
routers and all other aspects of the network to ensure 100% uptime and maximum possible throughput. In terms of application development, I was responsible for creating a unique system for automatic provisioning of server resources for customers, to provide the fastest available turn around time from customer order to production system availability.
2006.05 - 2008.03
Jivanjee Architect, AIA
IT Manager / Network Administrator
In my time with Jivanjee Architect I vastly improved their security and
utilization of available resources. My primary daily responsibilities included management of their MS Server 2k3 based
PDC, and all other network attached resources (File servers, Win XP Pro, Win 2k, and Linux based workstations and laptops, Routers, etc.). I was
responsible for migrating their in-house mail server from Exchange to Sendmail for increased security and reliability, and their
HTTP server from
IIS to Apache. I was also tasked with creating a curriculum to teach the architectural design program "SketchUp". I had regular duties also including: AutoCad troubleshooting, Printer/Scanner setup/trouble shooting, help desk style duties. This job has included some travel to other office sites, and extensive phone and email based support. Perhaps the most important thing I've done while at Jivanjee Architect is to be the project manager and sole programmer for a document management application suite that they have already begun to market and sell. I have also been able to put to use my debugging and technical writing skills in a software acquisition project with a third party. Other notable duties include: migrating from a legacy "keyed" telephone system to an
IPPBX system with all new phones, and trunking to their different office sites; server and workstation component acquisition and construction; and much more.
2005.10 - 2006.05
Various Temp Jobs and contracts
Office drone.
For the better part of a year I drifted from one temp assignment to another doing various menial office tasks. I worked in call
centers and massive bureaucratic organizations and learned above all else what I really did not want to do with my working life.
During this time I also continued doing contract web design work.
2005.10.12 - 2006.01
Gloaming Arts
Webmaster / E-Commerce developer
I was contracted by “In the Gloaming Arts” a company specializing in custom jewelery, bead and quilmaking to create their first website, and bring their company into the 21st century with internet based sales. The tasks involved in this include the development of an entire shopping cart system, complete with an easy to use administration back end for adding and removing saleable products. A friendy, secure and accessible shopping cart front end, and scripting of a back end to securely handle communications between their server, and major credit card companies/banks for processing of credit card and electronic check payment.
2005.10.01 - present
Blind Ambition
Webmaster
The dragon sports team Blind Ambition (America's first Visually impaired dragon boat team) hired me to do a complete redesign of their entire internet “presence”, starting with their informational website. My expertise in w3c and US section 501 standards is a great asset to Blind Ambition and with these skills I have produced a website that is not only easy to navigate in all browsers on a variety of hardware/software platforms, but will function seamlessly with adaptive technology for their visually impaired users. This practice of accessibility and compatibility is not something I make use of only when creating websites for the impaired, but all websites I've created, in the interest of fulfilling the true goal of any website, which is to get information to the reader, regardless of how they're trying to access it.
Contact: Ayla Montgomery: 971-222-6604
2004.10.07 - 2005.10
Pacific Legal
Data entry / project lead / etc.
My time with Pacific Legal made use of my database expertise (MsSQL, Access, ODBC). I played an influential role in the course of several projects, and drastically
increased a particular projects earning potential. Serving as a jack-of-all-trades that lent a hand in whichever department needed it. My tasks
regularly included resolving database issues, PC Tech support, quality control, and product delivery. I was awarded for being the most productive member of my primary
department.
Contacts: Mark Andrews, Megan Brophy (project manager), Michael West (operations manager), and Bob Ford (project manager): 503-827-0558
2004.07 - 2005-??
Independent Living Resources
Volunteer / contractor
My Volunteer work with ILR consisted primarily of general office duties
such as filing, copying, faxing, transcription, and answering phones.
Other duties included document design/production for the design of fliers
and public postings for various public events. I completed an independent safe driving course in the interest of becoming an available escort for their off-site events.
Eventually my work with ILR transitioned into a paid contract structure for development of their network infrastructure.
2001.04 - Present
Guide Dog Users of Oregon
Web developer / Systems administrator
For the past several years I have maintained the GDUO website and
performed several redesigns.
The website I have created for GDUO can be used as a prime example of W3C standards in practice, especially as they
relate to adaptive technology. I have also maintained/administered the unix server which hosts gduo.org (
kronos.kepler.net)
Occasionally my volunteer work with them will require I assemble custom computer systems tailored to the needs of visually impaired users, setup said
hardware on-site, and provide training in the use of such systems and adaptive technology.
Contact: Kae Madera - 971-221-8260
2002.06 - 2004.04
Tyger Studios
General Assistant
In 2002 I assisted in the conversion of a Portland suburban home into a professional recording studio. This involved the design and construction of 2 sound proof rooms, installation of a data network, and setup of recording equipment. Over the next two years I assisted in setup of recording sessions, live remote multi-track recordings and maintained band websites; until such time as the business was no longer able to remain open.
Skills:
This is a very brief overview of my skills comprised only of the major/common tasks/projects I am familiar with.
| Skill Name |
Skill Level |
| Ansi C |
Advanced |
| Perl |
Expert |
| XML |
Advanced |
| (X)HTML/CSS |
Expert |
| SQL |
Advanced |
| Unix/Linux |
Expert |
| IA32 ASM |
Intermediate (and rusty) |
Specific Unix/Linux skills:
| Skill Name |
Skill Level |
| Sendmail (+SpamAssassin +ClamAV) |
Advanced |
| IPTables |
Expert |
| Bourne (Unix/Linux) Scripting |
Expert |
| Apache |
Advanced |
| LPR(ng) |
Advanced |
| Samba |
Expert |
| XFree86 |
Advanced |
| ISC Bind (DNS) |
Expert |
| OpenLDAP |
Expert |
| MySQL |
Advanced |
| PostgreSQL |
Intermediate |
| Berkeley Database (BDB) |
Intermediate |
| Asterisk (OpenSource PBX) |
Advanced |
Specific Windows skills:
| Skill Name |
Skill Level |
| MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, et all) |
Advanced |
| Win2k PDC administration. |
Advanced |
| Win2k3 + Active Directory |
Advanced |
| Win2k8 SBS/STD |
Advanced |
| MS SQL |
Intermediate |
| Exchange 2003,2010,2011 |
Advanced |
The list of Unix skills goes on, but for the sake of brevity I will
leave it at that. I feel at home with a GNU/Linux setup (Slackware/Redhat/etc.), but am resonably comfortable with others such as *BSD and Solaris.
As for windows skills, I have a well rounded familiarity with everything from 3.1 to server 2008, I am an incredibly fast learner who will not hesitate to ask questions to ensure a proper understanding.
I also have extensive TCP/IP networking experience ( ~6 years). From design of network topology to running/crimping cable and setup of routers, my experience with computer networks spans many operating systems and hardware platforms/device types. Experience with LAN, VLAN, and WAN setups both wired and wireless.
There are, in all likelihood, several other things you might find interesting which don't at this moment come to mind. Questions are always gladly answered to the best of my abilities.