Senior Member Of Technical Staff
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Boulder Computer Wiz, Boulder Community ComputersComputer programming and repair 2008–PresentJava, C, and Windows/Linux script projects for data backup, integrity checking, and encryption, multi-threaded message processing and display. Build PCs from scavenged parts of broken machines and install operating systems. Repair hardware and software problems on PCs, in both Linux and Windows. Network setup, maintenance, and administration. Evaluated search-engine results for relevance, rated web pages for content and quality. Telefund, Seattle Specialties, CDG, Telephone Funds Solicitor/Sales 2007– 2010 Raised funds for various progressive non-profit and political groups. Sold advertising supplies to businesses. Promoted to resale department after only 8 weeks. Validated other sales reps’ cold call sales. Considered for Assistant Call Center Manager at CDG, and consistently at or near the top of collections per hour.Self study, computer technology 2001–2007 Injury early in 2001 resulted in multiple surgeries over three years and longer recovery. Kept current with technology: kernel builds, drivers, documentation, etc. on a home Linux box (Mint 11 Katya with custom Precise Pangolin kernel) and Windows XP/Vista/7 systems.; Ported existing printer controller software to PowerPC/Linux embedded platform.System architecture design and specification. .