About

    Education
    University of Oregon
    Eugene, Oregon
    Bachelors of Science
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    • Major: Political Science
    • Minor: Chemistry
    Experience
    University of Oregon: SOJC
    Eugene, Oregon
    Systems Administrator
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    • Maintained servers and services for approximately 60 FTE faculty/staff/admins, and approximately 1600 students.
    • Mac OS X Server/Client (10.1.x+), and Windows client (Win XP/Vista/7) and server (Win 2003/2007) administration.
    • Linux administration, and support (primarily RHEL 5/6).
    • Technical Writing.
    • Software/image deployment, maintenance, and support.
    • Disaster planning, and recovery.
    • Client and server backup deployment, and management.
    University of Oregon: Computing Center
    Eugene, Oregon
    IT Support
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    • Phone, email, and walk-in support for Macintosh (Mac OS 8.x-9.x, Mac OS X 10.0-10.3), PC (Windows/Linux/DOS).
    • UNIX/VMS support for campus email and system users.
    • Dial-up and LAN support for Campus Internet users.
    Color Technology, Inc.
    Portland, Oregon
    Temporary Systems Administrator
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    • Maintained a user-base of 50+ employees using Mac, Windows, and Unix systems.
    • Administered several SGI Unix servers, as well as Cisco Systems based network infrastructure.
    • Administered and maintained work flow systems for small and large prepress/printing projects.
    • Maintained and supported Kodak, Canon, and HP printing systems.
    Stream International
    Beaverton, Oregon
    Customer Support Representative
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    • Phone support for a major network hardware manufacturer covering Ethernet (both desktop and laptop) and Token Ring NICs, Modems, Ethernet Hubs, and Switching Technology.
    • Technical Writing and basic Network/PC training.
    • Thorough system level maintenance experience, Windows 9x and NT 4.0 registry editing.
    • Windows 2000 Pro/Server troubleshooting and support experience. In-depth Mac/PC architecture Knowledge and experience.
    MacDoc- Macintosh Consulting Service
    Aloha, Oregon
    Consultant
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    • Mac OS 5.x – 9.x support, Mac OS X (BSD/Darwin), Mac OS X Server (BSD/Darwin). Including system administration and support, both over the phone and in person. Also includes networking (expansion, upgrades, and initial design), system upgrades, and corporate integration into windows networks.
    • Wired and wireless network design, installation, configuration, and support.
    Interests/Hobbies
    Computers

    Computers aren’t just my job, they’re also a hobby. I spend a great deal of time researching new and emerging technologies, experimenting with new software packages, modifying my home network, and providing new services on my home network. My purpose being both for personal interest, as well as being able to use the knowledge gained in my career.

    Energy Efficiency

    In my spare time away from working with computers, I spend a good deal of time researching energy efficiency. My personal website provides real time energy usage for my home, as well as historical data. I frequently post about energy efficiency on my site as well.

    Horticulture

    I’m a plant buff. I grow orchids, African violets, and carnivorous plants. I have a personal infatuation with Ginkgo biloba, and its cultivars. I have a small (but growing) home garden that usually consumes a good chunk of my summer free time.

    Other Experience
    Altonimbus Entertainment
    Portland, Oregon
    Founding Director
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    • Helped orchestrate and implement merger of Altonimbus Entertainment and its event Kumoricon into a single organization, requiring several major bylaws revisions.
    • Held various member elected positions (Director of Operations, Director of Relations, and Secretary) that planned and oversaw event aspects ranging from organizing guest appearances, to in-house security, of Kumoricon for years 2004-2008, with a budget growing from $20k in 2004 (attendance of  approx. 1,250) to nearly $100k in 2008 (attendance of approx. 4,500), in locations such as the Portland Waterfront Marriott, Lloyd Center DoubleTree, and the Hilton Vancouver, Washington. Department size ranged from 3-4 individuals up to 40 managers/coordinators/staff reporting to me.
    Technical Skills
    Software and Technologies
    • 18 years practical Macintosh support experience (Including Mac OS 8/9, OS X Client, and OS X Server).
    • 15 years of PC/Wintel experience (Windows 9x, Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/2007 Server, Windows Vista/7),
    • 10+ years network design, configuration, troubleshooting, and support.
    • 9 years Server design, implementation, and administration experience.
    • 5 years Xsan design, management, administration experience.
    • Multi-platform systems integration experience.
    • Drupal/Wordpress/Plone setup, management, support, and SEO experience.
    Languages
    • Scripting: Perl, SH, Applescript
    • Web: PHP/MySQL
    Customer Support
    • Audio/Visual Design and Support
    • Technical Writing
    • Press and Prepress support experience.