As a technical manager, project lead and analyst of various computer projects over the last twenty one years, I have gained substantial experience in advanced personal computer technology including network installation; troubleshooting, administration and cyber security; computer system hardware procurement--from determination of need, requirements, evaluation, vendor selection and finalization of purchase and maintenance.Have acquired substantial software knowledge, especially in the Microsoft family of products. Created software applications and the supporting user and technical documentation. Developed and wrote hardware manuals, technical and user guides for distribution through various forms of media. Specified, designed, built and maintained mission critical production printing network environments for financial institutions.As a freelance computer technologist, I am actively engaged in providing network systems installation and configuration, PC troubleshooting, service and setup. SOHO internet configurations. Web presence consultation. Web site design and management and programming.I enjoy my "work" as it all has started out as a fun thing to do. I think everyone should have the opportunity to pursue a fun aspect of their life and discover it as a way of "making a living". I am regarded as the the "go to" person for all technical matters even though it's not my current role.Specialties: Information systems management (SQL, ACCESS, DB2, Oracle), electric metering data acquisition and management software (Itron, Aclara, GE, Sensus, Elster, SilverSpring Networks), complex hardware integration, networking technologies, software application creation, testing and analysis, web design and architecture, team building, project management, purchasing.