I have worked in various technical positions for my entire life. In each position I have struggled to meet my employers' expectations. Recently I discovered I may have Asperger's Syndrome which explains all the problems I have had in my life and in previous jobs. Knowledge of and acceptance of the condition means I no longer have to struggle to meet expectations. In the interest of being completely honest I announce this up front with the hope that I can find work without the social expectations normal people have no trouble meeting. I have a very marked affinity for computer programming and an intense ability to focus on a problem until it is solved. Give me a problem to solve and a computer to solve it with. Put me in a corner and leave me alone. I will solve your problem. If you can use a person like me, I can start today.
Recently I have received ceretification in PHP and HTML 4.0.
EDUCATION
- Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Kaplan University May 2008. GPA: 3.6/4.0
- 1970: Dyersburg High School, Dyersburg Tennessee Majors: Math, Science, Foreign Languages
- 1980-1981: Studied Electronics at Newbern Area Vocational Technical School, Newbern Tennessee.
- 1982: Received FCC First Class Commercial Radio-telephone license.
- 1992: Completed a course in "Microcomputer Technology" from NRI, Washington DC.
- 1993: Completed a course in "Data Communications" From NRI, Washington DC
- 1994: Completed a course in "Computer Programming" From NRI, Washington DC
- 1995: Received EPA "Universal Technician" Certification.
- 8/29/2003: Received a certificate from Moeller GmbH for PLC programming.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Web Development: HTML; XML; CSS; PHP; MySQL; ASP.NET
- Operating Systems and Networking: DOS / MSDOS; Windows 3.11 – 9x; Windows Me; Windows XP; Apache2; Linux (Debian, Mandriva); Linux CLI administration
- Software: VisualStudio.NET; MS Office; Adobe Photoshop; Dreamweaver CS3; Visual Web Designer; C#.Net
- Functional Skills: Software Architecture; Object Oriented Programming; Network Architecture; Technical Writing / Documentation
- Programming Languages and Environments: C#; C++; Visual Basic.NET; MySQL; HTML; Pascal; BASIC; Fanuc Robotics Karel
- Hardware Support: Basic PC upgrades/repairs; Network cabling; connectivity troubleshooting; Hard drive recoveries; Component level replacements
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Produced well over one hundred software programs for DOS-based systems including several shareware packages and custom applications. Examples are available for download here
- Produced web content using HTML before taking any formal classes.
- Recently passed the exam to become W3 Schools PHP Certified
- Recently passed the exam to become NCSA HTML 4.0 Certified
- Passed the Comptia Linux+ exam with 885/900. (July 7, 2009)
EXPERIENCE
- Aerotek Staffing, Nashville Tennessee 07/2008-03/2009
Technician
- Worked as a contractor assigned to A.O. Smith Water Products in Ashland City Tennessee.
- Worked second shift as Industrial Electrician and kept the production equipment operating. The equipment ranged from old relay-logic control systems to more modern automated systems.
- Was successful troubleshooting and repairing all types of industrial control and automation systems.
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Robert Bosch LLC, Clarksville Tennessee 07/2007-02/2008
Production Controls Technician
Bosch is a very modern automotive manufacturing plant with multiple combinations of integrated control and automation systems.
- Made program modifications to production systems and robotics. Successfully dealt with network connectivity issues among various control systems.
- Managed interaction between specific systems components such as robotic vision systems and motion control components.
- Worked with Fanuc Robots and Fanuc Karel robot programming language.
- Teledyne Continental Motors, Mobile Alabama 08/2004-07/2007
Electronics Specialist / Electronics Technician
Teledyne manufactures aircraft engines.- Was one of only two persons specializing in troubleshooting and repair of the various machine tool control systems.
- Helped setup the electronics shop and repaired electronic components.
- Produced special documentation to make machine troubleshooting quicker and more accurate.
- Unicco Services Company, Dyersburg Tennessee 05/1996-07/2004
Machine Repair Technician /Team Leader
Unicco is a services company.
- Was an integral part of the team providing manufacturing support for a Caterpillar manufacturing plant
- Became the primary technical person for second shift and was the working team leader
- Produced training documents and conducted classes in Oscilloscope use and PLC programming basics.
- Was the only technical support available for a Sciaky electron beam welder as well as the only PLC programmer.
- Our team maintained 97% machine availability and a zero accident record for the time I was there.
- Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
- Dean's list four terms