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Education

Master of Science in Computer Science, June 2010
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, May 2008
Institute of Technology, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Work Experience

Web Master
September 2003 – September 2010
Minnesota American Legion Boys State, Minneapolis, MN

Developed and maintained an informational website to increase interest in program. Wrote a PHP/MySQL web application for candidate registration and management, easing office staff workload. Created an online voting application for program voting, greatly reducing the time required to tally ballots. Served as program’s Technology Committee chair and Technology Director. Lead efforts to improve use of technology in the program.

Programs Used: NetObjects Fusion, Coppermine, WSFTP, Drupal, MySQL, PHP

Network Administrator
June 2009 – May 2010
SpaceAge Synthetics, Fargo, ND

Performed overhaul of in-house network, including installation of Small Business Server 2008 for a Windows Domain and installation of Exchange 2007 for larger mailboxes, better office collaboration, and out of office notifications, as requested by employees. Added wireless network for employees and guests. Redesigned and rewired core network for TIA compliance and Gigabit support for users of large data files. Extended and updated backup system to include on-site disaster tolerance and reduced need for backup media. Created extensive documentation on new server infrastructure to aid outside contractors.

Programs Used: SBS 2008, Exchange 2007, Dia, Symantec Backup

Network Administrator Intern
June 2008 – August 2008
Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minneapolis, MN

Assisted in day to day operations of network. Completed workstation imaging and deployment project to greatly speed deployment of a standard software image to new systems. Assisted with vendor research and selection for offsite backup solution and disaster recovery plan. Configured network switches and assisted with server installation. Designed and implemented router and firewall rules to integrate with other networks in the organization. Assisted with router virtualization project to reduce rack space needs and streamline network management.

Programs Used: Vyatta router, PuTTy, Windows Server 2003, VMware ESX

HRIS Intern
May 2007 – August 2007
Express Scripts, Inc., Bloomington, MN

Analyzed and implemented security improvements for PeopleSoft Human Resources management software leading to reduced time needed for customer support within the department. Developed system documentation to assist end users with common problems, further reducing time needed in the department for customer support. Assisted with Kronos time clock installations and upgrades for better tracking of employee time use.

Programs Used: Microsoft Office 2007, Kronos management software, PeopleSoft 8

Computer Skills

Operating Systems
Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7, Windows Server 2003/2008, Linux, Mac OSX, Mac OS 9, Sun Solaris 10

Languages
Python, JavaScript, PHP, VBScript, AppleScript, C, C++

Web Markup
HTML5, HTML4, CSS, XML

Frameworks
Django

Programs
Microsoft Office 95-2010, Final Cut Express, Adobe Acrobat Professional, OpenOffice, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Thunderbird, Outlook, Outlook Express, WinSCP, FileZilla, SSH, Putty, Dia, Drupal, WordPress, Audacity, Mercurial, Norton Ghost, Acronis True Image, TrueCrypt

Server Software
Exchange 2007, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Apache web server, FileZilla, SSH, Symantec Backup, ACT! By Sage (CRM)

Networking
Vyatta router, ShoreWall, Cisco routers, managed switches (Dell, Netgear, and D-Link), SonicWall SSL VPN, SonicWall routers, WatchGuard firewall, WAPs

Virtualization
VMware ESX , Proxmox, VMware Fusion

Certifications

Cisco CCENT Certified
April 2008 – April 2011

CompTIA A+ Certified
December 2007

CompTIA Network+ Certified
October 2005

Activities

The Zipline Show Co-Host (Technology Podcast)
2010 – Present

Austro-American Society
2010 – Present

National Eagle Scout Association
2002 – Present

American Legion Boys State Counselor
2004 – 2010

Minneapolis Police Reserve Officer
2007 – 2008

T’ai Chi Student Group
2007 – 2008

American Mensa Member
2005 – 2007

Honors

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
2009 – 2010

University of MN IT Honors Program
2004 – 2008

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholar
2004

MN American Legion Boys State Samsung Award
2003

Eagle Scout Award
2002