Experience
Network Engineer
Enventis, HickoryTech
Oct 2007 – Present
- Design and deploy Cisco wireless infrastructures
- Design and deploy AeroScout RFID infrastructures
Server Administrator
Taylor Development, Taylor Corporation
Sept 2006 – Oct 2007
- Provided wireless management & setup
- Setup & maintained Microsoft Windows 2003 Servers
- Setup & maintained Microsoft Windows XP/NT machines in an Active Directory 2003 environment
- Maintained EMC CX300 SAN
Network Administrator
Current USA Inc, Taylor Corporation
May 2005 – Sept 2006
- Provided network management & setup
- Setup & maintained Microsoft Windows 2003 Servers
- Setup & maintained Microsoft Windows XP/NT machines in an Active Directory 2003 environment
- Setup & maintained Citrix Metaframe server farm consisting of 7 Dell PowerEdge 1855 Blades
- Maintained Active Directory 2003 domain users & groups
- Setup & maintained Nagios network & systems monitoring solution
- Created maps of fiber connections and network equipment infrastructure
- Created web applications to manage Active Directory, Citrix, Alloy Asset Management, server management, network management, and book library.
Info Tech Professional
Academic Distributive Computer Services, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Sept 2001 – April 2005
- Provided first level tech support for data and telecom customers
- Maintained/developed websites and web applications using PHP, MySQL, and Perl
- Assisted with streaming video/audio and teleconferences using PolyComs
- Created online support document editing and management system with MySQL, Perl, and XML
- Provided Linux desktop and server support
- Performed Nessus security audits on in house server
Computer Technician, Programmer, and Sales
University Computer Services, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Dec 2001 – April 2004
- Performed software and hardware troubleshooting of computers for the University and general public in house and onsite
- Assisted customers with used computer purchases from our show room
- Developed replacement software for internal use using PERL and MySQL
- Maintained a group of machines with Norton Ghost imaging services
- Performed Nessus security audits on in house servers
- Setup Orinoco AP-1000 802.11b access points for UofM departments
- Researched and developed a two-way video communication solution for Pocket PC and Desktops for Fairview University Hospital
Computer Center Coordinator
Housing and Residential Life, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Sept 2000 – May 2001
- Duties included setting up and maintaining computers on the LAN/WAN.
- Configured machines and images for mass remote deployment.
- Assisted students with computer needs, i.e. software, hardware.
Other Experience
Guest Speaker
TechTalk “GPS Episode” University of Minnesota TV Show
Feb 13th 2005
- Discussed what GPS is and what it is used for.
- Demonstrated uses of GPS.
Guest Speaker
TechTalk “Wireless Connections Episode” University of Minnesota TV Show
May 2nd 2004
- Discussed the implications of 802.11 wireless networks
- Discussed WarDriving and what that implies
Guest Speaker
TechTalk “Computer Games Episode” University of Minnesota TV Show
Sept 28th 2003
- Appeared as guest expert regarding the online community created by computer games
- Discussed tournament play concepts
- Discussed how online games work
Producer
HomeLAN Broadcasting Network
Oct 2000 – April 2001
- Operated an online broadcasting organization, featuring TV and radio stations.
- Created broadcasts for radio and TV shows.
- Maintained a website, multiple servers, and connections within the Internet community.
Mechanics Helper
City of Coon Rapids
May 2001 – Sept 2001
June 2000 – Sept 2000
June 1999 – Sept 1999
- Maintained City of Coon Rapids Police/Fire rescue equipment.
- Maintained heavy equipment such as dump trucks and front end loaders.
- Installed emergency response equipment in under cover police vehicles.
Salesperson/Technician
Pinewskis Ski Shop
Jan 1999 – Sept 1999
- Performed tuning and maintenance on skis and snowboards.
- Assisted customers with purchases of skis, snowboards, inline skates, and skateboards.
Education
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
- B.A.S, Information Technology Infrastructure
Coon Rapids High School
Coon Rapids, MN
- Graduated 1999 with highest honors
- National Honor Society Member
