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Own and operate Brighstar Consulting, providing IT services to small and micro businesses that do not have IT staffs, or that need to supplement their IT staff with specific skills or for specific projects. Particular focus is on Microsoft Small Business Server and companies installing their first networks.

Provided network and database administration for large client migration from Access to SQL that included 2.5 GB of data spanned across 48 separate Access files. Data was reduced to 3 SQL databases accessed with a combination of custom written client software and Access files. Analyzed existing client network prior to migration and performed major software.

Worked in an engineering environment testing Pentium 4 server and desktop processors and chipsets. Identified, isolated, and characterized flaws and performance issues.

Short term assignments at TekSystems client sites.

Senior network analyst for a statewide WAN that included 35 sites, 50+ Windows NT servers, 300+ workstations, and 400 employees, plus links to a nationwide WAN.

Provided helpdek and network services for City of Milwaukie, OR, including support for city all city government, police department, city library, and 911 call center in multi-site WAN.Supervised workstation portion of migration from Windows 3.1x environment to NT 4.0. Assisted in and coordinated with server portion of migration to NT 4.0.

Responsible for all PC Lab work, including research and testing of new software and hardware configurations, and repairs that the helpdesk could not perform at the user's desk.

Supervised migration from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 in which more than 200 laptop and desktop PC's were replaced or upgraded.Documented and revised Help Desk procedures. Developed and implemented a database to track trouble calls, computer setups, and inventory.

Installed, supported, and upgraded robotics systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. Trained and supported customer technicians who operated and maintained robots.

Tested and validated DeskJet printer software. Identified and characterized defects, and confirmed software functionality and compatibility with commercial software on DOS, Windows 3.1x and Windows 95 PC's.

Supported hardware and software at 50 liquor stores using the OLCC Point-of-Sale System. Supported agency computers and network.Team member of agency-wide migration from terminals to networked PC's.

Assignments included network cabling; network installations; PC installation, service and repair; and system inventories.

Coordinated and maintained technical directives for the Navy's largest air wing.Computerized the creation and revision of training and flight safety publications.

Supervised four System Security Managers.Responsible for training an organization of 30 personnel to use computers.Certified organization computer systems for processing classified data.

Aas, Website Design & Administration

Aas, Computer & Networking Technology

Bs, General Engineering

Activities and Societies: Intramural and company sports, High Power Rifle Team Class of 1990. Started out as an Aeronatutical Engineer.