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/HP 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.

Null Max is an Oregon based hosting provider that I have had the opportunity to do an extensive amount of work for. As the lead network/systems administrator, it has been 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.

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 have 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.

I have been 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 21^st 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.

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.

My time with Pacific Legal made use of my database expertise (MsSQL, Access, and the ODBC interface). I played an influential roll in the course of several projects, and drastically increased a particular projects earning potential. I am a well rounded jack-of-all-trades that was capable of lending a hand in whichever department needed it. My tasks regularly included the use of industrial scanning machines, resolving database issues, PC Tech support, quality control, and product delivery. I was awarded for being the most productive member of my primary department.

My Volunteer work with ILR has 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 have completed an independent safe driving course in the interest of becoming an available escort for their off-site events. Experience with Excel/spreadsheets has been a plus in maintaining a "poor mans database" for their annual auction. More recently my work with ILR has been on a paid contract basis for development of their network infrastructure.

For the past 5 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.

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.