## BIO
**Computer Skills**
* Experienced with full development life-cycle; including various programming languages, environments, and web authoring tools. This includes strong skills in the following languages: Java, C++, C, Visual Basic, ADA, COBOL, Pascal, ASP, PHP, HTML, Perl, JavaScript, VBScript, Flash ActionScript and even DOS batch files and UNIX shell scripts. Admittedly, a fading knowledge of Assembly language. I am also proficient in the following authoring, project and SCM resources: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visual Studio, including InstallShield and SourceSafe, Microsoft FrontPage, Adobe GoLive, Macromedia DreamWeaver and Perforce.
* Extremely experienced in all phases of automated and manual software testing. Possess the ability to design, prepare and administer test plans and ultimately test software applications to assure that specifications are met, not to mention that flaws and malfunctions are detected, reported, and ultimately corrected.
* Experienced with Database design, administration, and application. Experienced with Microsoft Access, FoxPro, MySQL, and SQL Server. Experienced with SQL commands and scripting, and can easily design and implement user interfaces that can interact with such databases.
* Extremely experienced in all aspects of PC/server construction, configuration, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading. This includes both hardware and software and the ability to efficiently detect, troubleshoot and/or repair issues that may arise from such hardware and/or software.
* Experienced installing, configuring, and administering Linux distributions such as Red Hat, Fedora, Gentoo, Mandriva, SuSe, Slackware and Ubuntu.
* Experienced installing, configuring, and administering various flavors of UNIX such as AIX, Tru64, and SunOS.
* Possess strong shell scripting skills.
* Experienced installing, configuring, and administering Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows NT Server Operating systems.
* Experienced installing, configuring, and administering Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows ‘98, and Windows ‘95 operating systems.
* Highly skilled in creating DOS batch files.
* Experienced installing, configuring, and administering Novel Netware.
* Extremely experienced with all applications in the Microsoft Office and Open Office suites.
* Extremely experienced with LAN architecture, from the aspect of design to the aspect of implementation and administration. Possess a strong understanding of DHCP, DNS, FTP, RSH, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, SSL, and TCP/IP protocols.
* Extremely experienced working with the Internet, intranets, and network environments overall. I am also experienced with Apache Web Server and IIS configuration and am proficient using Telnet and FTP to administer them remotely. I am also very experienced with a variety of remote application software such as: GoTo My PC, PCAnywhere, Putty, ReachOut, CuteFTP, HyperTerminal, QVTerm, Reflections, VNC, and WinSCP.
* Extremely experienced and talented in audio, graphics and multimedia design. Possess experience and strong skills with the following audio, graphics and multimedia software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, Adobe Flash, Audio Catalyst, Cakewalk, Gimp, Goldwave, Rebirth and SoundForge. Also extremely experienced with CD/DVD burning, ripping, and labeling software.
**Other Skills**
* Algorithmic and analytical thinker with superb decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Great communication, interpersonal, managerial, and organizational skills and works great individually or in a team environment with objectives and deadlines always in mind.
* In-depth knowledge of the Accessibility Industry and the alternatives necessary to comply with their protocols.
**Education**
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Science in Information Technology GPA: 3.9 Graduation: 2005 (with Honors)
Computer Tech, Pittsburgh, PA Associate Degree in Specialized Business Major: Computer Information Management GPA: 4.0 Graduation: 1997 (Awarded Top Honors for graduating 1st in my class.)
## Area of Expertise
* Desktop Publishing * Graphic Design * Software Development * Networking * Webpage Design
