For now, i am just testing this site. Of all the international IT outsourcing sites i've reviewed, this one seems to have the least problems, most stability, and widest client base. If things go well, i would consider obtaining Gold Membership. For prospective clients, i suggest reading my CV at the bottom of this profile, areas of expertise, "Vision", and my style of writing in that order.
If you're looking for a "cheap" developer, intern, or some sort of script child, look elsewhere. I choose my clients and jobs carefully and am always open to some form of cost negotiation. My preference is to perform and quote jobs by an hourly rate with cost break-downs in 15 minute increments. Unfortunately, this means for small jobs, i would end up charging $30 rather than $25, because of the requirements of this site.
In reality, it would be nice to find a handful of clients to continue to work and build relations with over time. However, a few "one night stands" with many clients along the way is also acceptable. The projects i am interested in are things which haven't been done, pushing the limits of current browser support, and innovative solutions to existing problems. Do not message me requesting for clones of social networking sites. This is not interesting to me.
I prefer to code my applications from the ground up while utilizing code that has been developed and in service for many years. It is more efficient for me this way, rather than downloading a free "solution" to a particular issue and having to work through or around its limitations and likely bugs.
Currently, i am not accepting projects that use Windows as a primary development platform if i cannot develop these applications on a system remotely. I do not run a Windows system on any of my personal development environments and have no interest in creating and maintaining one. However, if a client is willing to ship the development machine to me and pay for the cost of its return shipment after the project is finished, i would not be opposed to that arrangement. I have a history of such arrangements with companies and can provide references on request.
If the client is willing to cover travel expenses, i am willing, at any time, to travel anywhere in the world to train employees, help troubleshoot solutions physically, or to install/uninstall equipment. Also, i have no problem with relocating to another country, providing that the client assists with such issues as work visas, relocation costs, etc.
Even though some things are not in my area of expertise, such as ASP and PERL for example, i am still able to troubleshoot, debug, and even extend scripts/applications built in these languages. So, even though it may not be listed in my areas of expertise or on my CV explicitly, ask if you have any questions regarding my ability to complete a certain task.
Since there's nowhere to upload a CV, here's the basics with personal and company information removed (removed information appears in brackets):
Summary
Myriad years of UNIX, Linux, Windows, and Mac OS system administration, network and SAN administration, programming, and client support grant me the ability to meet and exceed numerous aspects of a position. A vast amount of time has been spent engineering secure, efficient, and effective solutions to common and specialized applications. I'm able to assemble and manage a team to complete tasks, or disappear by myself and work without supervision. I play nice with others and enjoy various work atmospheres in addition to telecommuting.
Skills
Skill (Last use/Experience)
NetBSD (Currently Used/9 years)
Linux (Currently Used/9 years)
FreeBSD (2 Years ago/1 year)
Tru64 UNIX (2 Years ago/2 years)
Solaris (4 years ago/2 years)
Windows OSes (Currently Used/11 years)
Apple OSes (Last Year/17 years)
Intel x86-based systems (Currently Used/11 years)
Apple 68k; PPC-based systems (2 Years ago/17 years)
DEC Alpha-based systems (Currently Used/9 years)
Sun UltraSparc-based systems (4 years ago/2 years)
SMTP; SMTPS; Submission (Currenly Used/6 years)
Sendmail MTA; IMAP UW; UW IPOPd (5 years ago/2 years)
Postfix MTA; Courier IMAPD; Courier POPD; SqWebMail (Currently Used/5 years)
SASL (Currently Used/5 years)
Cyrus saslauthd (2 Years ago/4 years)
Courier Authdaemon (Currently Used/4 years)
Apache HTTP Server (Currently Used/6 years)
pkgsrc; rpm; apt (Currently Used/6 years)
DNS (BIND 9) (Currently Used/5 years)
NFS; SAN (Currently Used/3 years)
NTP (Currently Used/3 years)
SSH; SFTP (Currently Used/6 years)
DHCP; BOOTP; TFTP; inetd-based services (Currently Used/6 years)
IP Filter; IPv6 (Currently Used/6 years)
Remote management (Currently Used/6 years)
TLS; SSL; CA (Currently Used/6 years)
SQL Database Backend (MySQL, MSSQL, HSQL, PostgreSQL, Sybase) (Currently Used/8 years)
Access Database Backend (Last Year/9 years)
Paradox Database Backend (3 years ago/2 years)
HTML; XHTML; XML; HDML; WML (Currently Used/8 years)
CSS; XSL; XSLT (Currently Used/8 years)
JavaScript (ECMAScript); WMLScript; W3C DOM (Currently Used/8 years)
DTD; XMLSchema (Currently Used/8 years)
RSS; ATOM (Currently Used/3 years)
CGI; PERL; PHP; SSI (Currently Used/8 Years)
Accessibility (Aural, Braille, Text-based browsers, Mobile devices) (Currently Used/8 years)
sh; csh; ksh; tcsh; bash; zsh; awk; sed (Currently Used/8 years)
Visual Basic 6; VBA (Last Year/8 years)
C++ (3 years ago/2 years)
GUI interface design (Currently Used/8 years)
GCC (Currently Used/6 years)
Hardware Design; Quality Assurance Testing (Currently Used/6 years)
Experience
5/2002 - present: [Public Access Computing System]
Senior Systems Administrator
Engineered methods for preserving and monitoring SAN attached servers in remote data center. With PERL and UNIX shells, maintained NetBSD Alpha servers and over 1200 third party pkgsrc packages; scheduled and executed system updates. Designed secure mail system utilizing TLS/SSL, Postfix, Courier Authdaemon, IMAP, POP3, and SqWebMail. Implemented optimized IP Filter ruleset, BIND DNS server, OpenSSL Certificate Authority, NTP, and NFS servers.
2/2007 – 2/2008: [Consulting Company]
Senior Developer and Systems Administrator
Designed, developed, and delivered small to large scale desktop and web-based database applications for clients such as pharmaceutical companies, cash advancement firms, and credit card processing businesses in addition to managing said projects. Performed infrastructure and security audits of existing systems, giving advice and implementing improvements while administering these systems. Mentored and trained junior consultants, assisting with database ERDs, programming, system administration, and technical writing. Involved in formulation of specifications for various projects.
12/2005 - 2/2008: [Social Networking Site]
Chief Information Officer
Used Apache, PHP, PERL, MySQL, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, WML, and RSS to design dynamic WWW social networking site. Created protocol over TCP/IP for NetBSD and Windows Server 2003 based software. Utilized UNIX shells to process large data files and transform data for use in database. Configured servers for remote data center access. Prioritized and evaluated jobs of other team members.
6/2005 - 3/2006: [Electrical Company]
Project Coordinator
Produced server software, using Visual Basic 6, XML databases, and Windows XP, to communicate with lighting and shade control systems, AM/FM/XM/stereo receivers, security systems, televisions, and contact closure devices over TCP/IP, RS-232, and RS-485. Designed and configured User Interfaces for home automation systems. Installed, secured, and maintained LANs and WLANs.
4/2005 - 5/2007: [Realtor]
Network Administrator; Superintendent
Maintained Windows office WAN, secured WLAN, and provided computer technical support, assistance, and training. Oversaw conditions and scheduled maintenance personnel for thirteen (13) building complex in [removed].
1/2004 - 4/2006: [College]
Computer Specialist; Tutor: Academic Support Center
Provided support and technical assistance in the fields of mathematics, computer science, Spanish, and writing. Operated and maintained a Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and UNIX academic WAN for a user base of about four hundred users. Designed and executed workshops to provide comprehensive instruction on intrusion prevention, spreadsheets, presentations, and automobile maintenance.
10/2002 - 4/2005: [Engineering Firm]
Associate Director: Applied Sciences Division
Designed, operated, and maintained specialized computer systems. Supported systems included Windows-based spectroscopic analysis system. Material sciences instrumentation: Tested and evaluated destructive and non-destructive materials.
4/1998 - 3/2002 [Kayak Dealer/Craft Shop]
Manager
Developed methods for Windows system optimization. Monitored facilities some nights using closed circuit television (CCTV) systems to protect from theft and vandalism. Provided customer and vendor support. Maintained physical plant (electrical and plumbing: troubleshooting, repair, and installation).
Education
5/2002 - 4/2006: [College]
B.S., Physical Sciences with a Concentration in Mathematics.
5/2001: [High School]
Valedictorian of Senior Class.
