| Objective | To develop my skills in Unix System Administration, desktop computer, applications and hardware support, and system and network security. |
| Writing Samples | White
House Panel Calls for Crypto Reform Slashdot, August 31, 1999 Encryption Exports: Small Step Forward, Big Step Back Slashdot, September 17, 1999 |
| Unix Administration Experience | Four years experience administering Linux and Solaris machines at home; experience includes work with Solaris 2.6, Redhat and Slackware Linux distributions, Caldera, Applix, and various freeware applications, X Windows, and FVWM. One year as a professional Junior Solaris Administrator, assisting in and performing administrative tasks involving configuring and compiling system software, adding user accounts, and analyzing system security. |
| Systems Management Experience | Three years as a combined helpdesk and system administrator for SunOS 4.1.4, Solaris 2.5, 2.6 and 7, MacOS server software, and Windows NT. Tasks have included maintenance and troubleshooting of end user workstations (Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Macintosh and Sparc-based workstations), management of mail, web, backup file, and voice mail services, and routine analysis of system and network security issues. Oversight of company-wide migration from a largely Macintosh-based platform environment to Windows. |
| Internet and Other Network-Related Experience | Two years experience as a network administrator, including LAN configuration, cabling, workstation and server network settings, and dialup configuration. Eight years experience with the Internet, including operating at the user level within various networked operating systems: VAX/VMS, SunOS, Ultrix, Linux, Irix, Windows, Mac OS, and Solaris. Extensive experience with the World Wide Web, e-mail, PGP, FTP, telnet, HTML development, and numerous other technologies and protocols. Twelve years experience in other networked environments, including varied local computer bulletin board systems, Q-link and Prodigy. |
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Hardware Experience
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Hardware experience involving constructing machines from PC-based and Sparc-based hardware, as well as troubleshooting hardware-related problems in Macintoshes and PCs.
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Related Association
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Editor, The Privacy News Portal Volunteer technical analyst, Electronic Privacy Information Center Co-founder, DC-Cypherpunks Member, Old Bay System Administrators Guild and the DC Linux Users' Group.
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Other skills
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Strong journalistic writing, expository writing, technical writing, and word processing skills. Proficiency in HTML Fluency in written and spoken Spanish. Extensive experience in personnel management including hiring, payroll management, colleague training, evaluation, and maintaining personnel files.
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Junior System Administrator,
January, 1999-Present Implementing and maintaining company-wide systems and network services, including remote dial-in PPP service, Web services, mail service, backups, accounting, payroll, and inventory services, all on a variety of platforms. Assisting users with a variety applications in Solaris, Windows 95/98, and MacOS. Routine configuration of internal network services, security services, telecom services, and voice mail for new employees. Management of software licensing for all commercial software owned by the company. Oversight of purchasing to accommodate for the needs of the Information Systems department. |
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Electronic Privacy
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Administrative Director, February, 1998 - December, 1998 Maintain and repair Macintosh hardware, Appletalk and ethernet office networks. Design and update web pages on local Macintosh server as well as on off-site UNIX servers. Implement and troubleshoot software on remote UNIX server. Maintain the web and mail servers running WebStar 3.1 and EIMS 2.0, respectively. Assist users with Mac applications, file sharing, and Internet use. Analyze developments in Internet technologies for the purpose of developing policy recommendations for the organization. Handle logistics for conferences, mass mailings, and book sales. Design and maintain the EPIC Trust database. |
| Freelance Work in Event Production |
Various Employers, July 1996 - present Freelance work for various production companies in the Baltimore metropolitan area including Event Tech, Jericho Custom Sound, Killowatt Crew Lighting, South Carroll High School, The Funnel, and the 8 x 10. Work experience as a freelancer has included stage management, front-of-house audio engineering for concerts, PA system and electrical troubleshooting, operation of audio/visual equipment, stagehanding, rigging, and lighting design |
| University Technical
Services, Towson University |
Personnel Coordinator, January 1, 1996 - February, 1998 Hired, trained, and supervised staff, and managed payroll for as many as 30 student employees. Worked with clients, assisted students, and did production work for the department, including audio engineering, lighting, rigging, and scoreboard maintenance and programming. Outstanding Student Employee of the Year award, 1996 |
| Other interests | Domestic and global Internet, encryption, consumer privacy, and Y2K policy, amateur radio, science fiction, Linux advocacy, music, performance art. |
| Education |
Towson University, |