| Education: |
Expected Completion: May 2010
Master of Business Administration
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
High School Diploma
Holmen High School
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| Computer Experience: |
I have at least 5 years experience with all of the following:
Languages:
Perl, PHP, C, SQL, C++, Java, HTML, JavaScript
Environments:
Macintosh OS, MS Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, *NIX, TCP/IP networking,
AppleTalk networking
And Programs:
PostgreSQL, mySQL, Apache, qmail, Postfix, openLDAP, gcc, Samba
I have considerable expertise in Linux, including the design and maintenance of my own distribution —
Zinux Linux. Zinux is based on the Linux from Scratch project, but has been greatly
customized and extended for my own requirements. Most significantly, I have created an automatic build system
that makes from-source installation of the entire OS a simple and speedy process. Zinux includes a complete set
of standard Linux tools, a variety of Internet and network servers, and even a live CD for easy installation and
emergency use.
I have also contributed patches for or written several open-source projects, including clamdmail, qmail-ldap, and dovecot, and have completed a variety
of unpublished personal programming projects such as a web-enabled, multi-zone, proximity-sensing thermostat.
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| Work Experience: |
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| July 2002-Present |
Cynic by Trade, IT Services |
La Crosse, WI |
| President |
| In my sophomore year of college I created a computer consulting company to provide comprehensive
technology support to small business. We provide computer sales and service, server and end-user support, and
general technology integration service — we try to provide access to the same sort of services that an
in-house IT staff would, but without the cost of full-time salaries. In this position I directly manage 1
full-time and 2 part-time employees.
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| May 2006-Present |
Dice, Inc. |
Urbandale, IA |
| Integration Engineer |
| As an integration engineer for Dice I performed a variety of programming tasks,
including the design and implementation of both internal and external monitoring programs, web
spiders to collect job postings and sales leads, and many smaller projects. My work was primarily
in Perl, but often included lesser amounts of PHP, HTML, JavaScript and SQL. I have also served
as the primary developer for ClearanceJobs.com
and have provide ongoing maintenance and new development for both that site and
JobsInTheMoney.com, including a SOAP-based
job loading service and batch interface.
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| June 2005-May 2006 |
Palisade Systems, Inc. |
Ames, IA |
| Software Engineer |
| As a software engineer for Palisade Systems I continued my contributions to the company's line of
network security products, including ScreenDoor and PacketSure. I designed and coded many parts of the products'
configuration and reporting interfaces in C, Perl, PHP, Flash, HTML and SQL, and assisted with testing and
debugging of the products as a whole. I also designed and maintained several data tracking and integration
systems for Palisade's internal use in manufacturing, marketing and accounting.
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| November 2003-June 2005 |
Palisade Systems, Inc. |
Ames, IA |
| Intern |
| In this position I contributed to the design and implementation of network security products
including PacketHound, ScreenDoor, FireBlock, and SmokeDetector. I wrote and modified programs in C and Perl,
both for the core network product and the user and OS interfaces. I also created and administered several
databases and interfaces for customer and product tracking.
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| March 2002-June 2005 |
Iowa State University, Music |
Ames, IA |
| Systems Administrator, Webmaster |
| My primary duties in this position include the design and maintenance of a large website, computer and office technology support for
faculty and staff, and administration of all departmental servers. I also oversee the department's
enterprise-integrated computing labs and their support staff.
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| June 2003-November 2003 |
CyRide |
Ames, IA |
| Transit Driver |
| In this position I obtained my class B commercial driver's license and operated transit buses up
to 42' in length.
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| 2000-2003 |
Iowa State University,
Horticulture |
Ames, IA |
| HTML Assistant |
| My primary duties in this position included the design and maintenance of a large website as well as computer and office technology support for
faculty and staff.
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| Summer 2002 |
La Crosse Area Convention &
Visitor's Bureau |
La Crosse, WI |
| On-Site Representative |
| My primary duties in this position included telephone and in-person assistance of La Crosse area
visitors and the general pubic, in relation to activities, lodging, dining, and many other concerns.
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| Summer 2001 |
The Trane Company |
La Crosse, WI |
| Summer Engineer |
| In this position I was a member of the control systems design team for a new air conditioner control
platform. My primary duties included drafting and execution of verification plans for both software and hardware
components of the control system.
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| Summer 2000 |
The Trane Company |
La Crosse, WI |
| CenTraVac Checker |
| In this position I was a member of the CenTraVac production team. My primary duties included
locating and transporting all CenTraVac components into the assembly room.
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| 1999-2000 |
Wal-Mart |
Onalaska, WI |
| Floor Clerk |
| My primary duties in this position included sales, merchandizing, and customer assistance.
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| 1998-1999 |
Happy Joe's |
Onalaska, WI |
| Pizzamaker |
| In this position I prepared and served pizzas and other foods, and performed various cleaning
duties.
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| 1997-1998 |
Apac Teleservices |
La Crosse, WI |
| Customer Service Representative |
| In this position I was a member of several phone sales and customer service teams. My primary
duties included sales, data entry, and customer assistance.
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| 1996-1997 |
Lodestar Publications |
Holmen, WI |
| Office Assistant |
| In this position I performed various clerical duties, including typing and proofreading, and
helped support their office technology.
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| Volunteer Experience: |
I was founder and leader of The Empire from 1997 to 2003. The Empire is a service-oriented youth group in the La
Crosse, Wisconsin area. We performed various fundraising and community service tasks and provided safe activities
for area teens. In addition to my involvement in and organization of The Empire's social and service activities,
I maintained several electronic services for the group.
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| Employer References: |
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Larry Curry
Facilities Manager
Department of Music
141 Music Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2180
Phone: (515) 294-4735
Email: lcurry@iastate.edu
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Dave Rush
Development Manager
Palisade Systems, Inc.
2625 N Loop Drive, Suite 2120
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 296-3778
Email: drush@palisadesys.com
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Doyle Groves
Integration Engineering Manager
Dice
4101 NW Urbandle Dr
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 313-2143
Email: doyle@dice.com
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| Personal References: |
To protect the privacy of my references, their contact information is available only upon request.
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