Accomplishments

A person is usually measured by their work accomplishments, however, I’ve long since learned what they do outside of work typifies the character they’ll bring to work each day.

Fiber Network

Summary: Requirements research, design, and lobby for a 2500 node fiber optic network with integrated network operating system.
Knowledge: network engineering, government contract negotiation.
Titles: Network Engineer, Systems Architect.
Highlights: Succeeded in approval of a 2500 node fiber optic network with integrated network operating system.

People Matcher

Summary: Created a program to match couples.
Knowledge: Dbase, PCs, XyWrite, Laser printers.
Titles: System Architect, Lead Developer, IT Administrator.
Highlights: Increased revenue 500%, Hierarchical algorithm likely to still be the best even today.

Type Setter

Summary: Created an automatic paste-up program for classified ads.
Knowledge: Dbase, XyWrite.
Titles: System Architect, Lead Programmer.
Highlights: Saved 6 hours per month of Art Director’s time. Expedited publishing schedule.

Salvage Data

Summary: Built custom serial cable to salvage company data from an obsolete computer.
Knowledge: Custom serial cable design, Dbase II, XyWrite.
Titles: IT Engineer.
Highlights: Saved the primary asset of this company (its subscriber list).