Professional Summary
I am a self-motivated IT professional with a diverse background of skills and interests. My work includes diversity of engagement extending from computer software design and development to system hardware troubleshooting and security.
I have worked with individuals, non-profit organizations, small and medium businesses, and large academic institutions in a variety of capacities that include both functions of active business and research support.
Though my field of interest is broad, my experience is not lacking; I am driven in my pursuits and I am constantly increasing my knowledge through personal exercise and development.
I specialize in bandwidth-conscious website design, client-oriented design solutions, multi-platform (Linux, Mac, Windows) administration and security, medium/large-scale security design and consultation, server deployment and management, and software programming security.
I have worked with individuals, non-profit organizations, small and medium businesses, and large academic institutions in a variety of capacities that include both functions of active business and research support.
Though my field of interest is broad, my experience is not lacking; I am driven in my pursuits and I am constantly increasing my knowledge through personal exercise and development.
I specialize in bandwidth-conscious website design, client-oriented design solutions, multi-platform (Linux, Mac, Windows) administration and security, medium/large-scale security design and consultation, server deployment and management, and software programming security.
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Cisco Systems
/ Network Engineering Lab Technician
2009 -
Present
Learn to work with Cisco equipment technologies, study for CCNA certification exam. Deploy, support, and test Cisco equipment in the world's largest Cisco Technical Services lab. Work with other engineers to recreate real-world network environments for industry customers.
Independent Technology Services
/ Consultant, Designer, Hardware Technician, Programmer, System Builder
2002 -
Present
Assemble personal- and server-class computer systems; Deploy and consult on technology services and maintainence; Design layouts for websites, graphics, and print documents; Develop software applications (varied languages, platforms); Repair computer systems and software (varied platforms)
ISU Department of Financial Aid & Student Affairs
/ Web Application Developer
2007 -
2008
Create a PHP-driven content system to unify navigation and simplify design; Develop an Intranet application to provide tools for staff (PHP, MySQL); Develop Scholarship Unit database manager (PHP, MySQL); Update content and edit web publications for presentation
ISU Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition
/ Web Application Developer
2007 -
2007
Designed layouts and updates website content using ASP, PHP, and XHTML; Migrated existing applications from Windows/IIS/ASP to Linux/Apache/PHP
Playspace Children's Museum
/ Birthday Host, IT Support
2006 -
2007
Hosted birthday parties (set up and supervised interactions with clients families); Maintained computer hardware systems and software; Consulted on data management processes; Increased operational efficiency and productivity
2SL Design Build, Inc.
/ Architecture Intern, Web Designer
2005 -
2007
Learned details of architecture, including basic building code and CAD; Used CAD to make modifications to project plans; Redesigned website with PHP content structure and an online portfolio
Education
Computer Engineering, 2011
Computer Engineering, 2008
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