## BIO
**2000 - 2003 Independent Contractor - Phoenix, AZ
*Computer Specialist***
**[*]** Web design, data management, networking, programming, and computer maintenance services for 15 major clients and several one-time customers
**[*]** Programmed car auction software for the Russo and Steele Car Auction within Access 2000
**[*]** Designed, Programmed, and implemented software with Visual Basic 6.0 Enterprise Edition for the Centeon Corporation to allow sharing/manipulation of CAD, PDF, and Raster Images via secure Internet connections between major homebuilders and their print houses; Shea Homes, Maracay Homes, and Continental Homes are currently utilizing this software
**1999 - 2000 Triwest Healthcare Alliance - Phoenix, AZ
*Y2K Contractor/Systems Engineer***
**[*]** Upgraded over 500 local computer nodes and all Field Offices (TSCs) in 16 States to Year 2000 compliancy status
**[*]** Main Point-of-Contact for Year 2000 deployment with the 16 national Air Force base TriCare Centers.
**[*]** Main Point-of-Contact for Year 2000 software compliancy status and known issues
**[*]** Assisted Information Services department with software patches, memory upgrades, and other various hardware/software assignments
**[*]** Upgraded all systems within Central Call Center to be Y2K compliant and meet the companies new Hardware/Software requirements
**[*]** Job required advanced knowledge of SQL 6.5-7.0, Windows 95/NT, Access 2000, Microsoft Office, Exchange, Outlook, Peoplesoft, Network Protocols, Network Cabling, PC Hardware with the ability to upgrade/troubleshoot hardware issues, and NT Logon Scripting
**1998 - 1999 Viasoft, Inc. - Phoenix, AZ
*Systems Engineer – DBA/Y2K Consultant***
**[*]** Implemented Viasofts OnMark 2000 products within major corporate client computers and networks to scan/repair Year 2000 related issues and conduct Hardware/Software inventory
**[*]** Developed Access 97/2000 front-end with SQL 6.5-7.0 database back-end for Year 2000 data repositories, including full administrative capabilities such as inventory control and analysis, automated backups, and report/trending graphing capabilities
**[*]** Implemented OnMark software at: Department of Defense, Solomon Smith Barney, Chase Manhattan, Blue-Cross Blue-Shield, Nike, Capitol One and over 30 Military installations across the United States
**[*]** Designed Viasofts OnMark WebCenter product, which is a Intranet based program that scans computers for Year 2000 software and hardware issues and stores the information in a SQL DB repository
**[*]** Job required advanced knowledge of SQL 6.5-7.0, Windows Operating Systems, Access, Microsoft Office, Network Topologies, Network Protocols, ISDN, DSL, Project Management skills, ability to work unsupervised, and a constant travel schedule
**1997 – 1998 Windmill Inns of America - Phoenix, AZ
*Data Specialist***
**[*]** Converted several hundred DOS spreadsheets from SuperCALC to Microsoft Excel 97 spreadsheets
**[*]** Converted several hundred DOS databases to Microsoft Access 97 databases
**1990 - 1997 Shaffer Computer Systems - Walsh, CO
*Computer Specialist***
**[*]** Started with an Epson 8088 computer system in which I co-operated and assisted my father in our self-owned business building, configuring, and selling 286, 386, 486, and Pentium computers
**[*]** Provided customer support and consultation for the entire spectrum of client computing needs
**[*]** Acquired a great deal of knowledge in Operating Systems, Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting, Networking, Cabling, Databases, and Software in general
## Area of Expertise
**Software:** Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Access, Back Office, Exchange, Outlook, MS-Office 97/2000/XP, SQL 6.5/2000, Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash
**Hardware and Networking:** basic network types, cables, cards, OSI and IEEE models, major network architectures, LANs, WANs, client/server configuration, remote access, administration tasks, network/internetwork connectivity, Internet Services, network hardware planning, network installation, data storage, network protocols, server management, intranets and the Internet, inter-operation with NetWare, supporting network clients, managing users and groups, Integrating Windows 2000 Server with Active Directory
**Computer Languages:** ASP, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, Visual Basic for Applications, Visual Basic 6.0 Enterprise Edition