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Qualifications

Mac OS X / FreeBSD / OpenBSD / Linux Server Administration Experience
Xserve RAID Array Administration Experience
Layer 3 Managed Switch Administration Experience
Firewall Administration Experience (OpenBSD and Cisco based solutions)
PostgreSQL / MySQL Database Administration Experience
PHP / Perl Web Development Experience
XHTML / CSS Web Design Experience
Apache Web Server Configuration and Administration Experience
Mac OS X Client Administration Experience
Thorough Understanding of Mac OS X / Unix / Linux Based File and User Access Permissions
Strong understanding of Network Security Concepts and Designing Systems / Networks / Software Securely
Quick Identification of Security Issues in Existing Implementations

Professional Experience

Self Employed 2006–Current

Tech Specialist / Network Administrator Liberty High Charter School — Blaine, MN — 2003–2006

Planned, designed, configured and implemented a secure multi subnet, multi-platform network, including encrypted wireless access, DMZ, router, layer 3 managed switch, and firewall as well as related services such as DHCP, DNS, filtering proxy, authentication, web server, mail server and file server.
Configuration and Administration of OpenBSD, and Cisco based firewall solutions.
Configuration and Administration of Mac OS X Server and RAID storage solution.
Configuration and Administration of OpenBSD based Web server.
Configuration and Administration of Linux (RHEL) based filtering proxy server.
Configuration and Administration of Mac OS X Clients.
Maintained zero known unauthorized network intrusions over the course of the network operation.
Configured and customized PHP content management system based website including database administration (MySQL).
Assisted in decision making process during purchasing new hardware and software solutions.
Provided end-user support in utilizing the network and related services.
Compiled MARSS reports using student databases (SAI, PowerSchool) and thoroughly verified accuracy before electronically submitting to state.
Designed LHCS newsletter using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

Sr Sales Associate Radioshack — Coon Rapids, MN — 2000–2002

Assisted in Management level store operation.
Provided quality customer service and product support.
Often was responsible for opening and closing store, including making bank drops.

Computer Technician DragNET Computer Recycling — Minneapolis, MN — 1997–1998

Built usable computer systems from recycled computer parts, including operating system installation and driver configuration for Windows 3.11 and Windows 95.
Utilized 'burn-in' testing solutions for end products to ensure quality.