Resume for Scott R. Walde

RESUME PERSONAL

Scott Ryan Walde
143 David Knight Cres.
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 5L5

Phone: (306) 934-0126
Cell: (306) 221-7393
E-mail: scott@saskatoon.com

SKILLS

Computer hardware and software troubleshooting and repair

Good understanding of ethernet and TCP/IP networking

Linux/Unix system administration including file servers, internet firewalls/proxies, mail servers, web/ftp servers, DNS servers, and database servers.

Have programmed computers since 1981. Currently programming in Perl (including CGI), PHP and some C. Have programmed in BASIC (many varieties), Pascal, 6502, 6809, 8085 and Z80.

Ability to learn new technical skills quickly when needed

A creative thinker. I thrive on solving problems

Background in electronics design

WORK EXPERIENCE

Present - Self employed as Walde Technology, Saskatoon, SK.

Design and installation of networks, firewalls and proxy servers.
Analysis, design and programming custom CGI scripts for customers.
Network and server support with emphasis on Linux systems.

January 1995 to October 1999 - Service Manager/Network Administrator C:\ Prompt Computer Systems Inc./ Media Group, Saskatoon, SK.

Train and supervise service technicians in a service-oriented retail computer store. Build and repair computers for customers and for internal use.

Built and maintain a network consisting of a Linux/SAMBA file server, a Linux internet firewall, and approximately 30 stations consisting of DOS/Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Macintosh, and Linux machines. This network serves C:\ Prompt (a computer store), Media Group (a video post-production facility), H.T.Media Ltd. (a new media company), Downstream Pictures (a TV/Film production company), eClipse Video Technologies (makers of broadcast-quality video editing computers), and Start Productions (a TV/Film producer.)

Programmed and maintain the Media Group/ Sask-Education Video Library Database using Perl and mSQL in a Linux environment. Later ported to MySQL.

Designed, installed and maintain four labs of Windows 95 stations connected to the Internet through dial-on-demand proxy/mail servers using Linux, diald, SAMBA, squid, and UUCP for the Davidson School Division.

Have set up Linux-based internet firewall/proxy servers for several customers.

Maintain an AT&T Merlin Legend phone system (10 lines, 30 extensions)

February 1997 to October 1999 - System Administrator/Programmer H.T.Media Ltd., Saskatoon, SK

Built and maintain three Internet servers using Linux and Apache.

Programming custom CGI scripts in Perl for customers.

April 1990 to January 1992 - Salesperson/Computer Marketing Specialist Tandy Business Products/Radio Shack, Saskatoon, SK

Selling and supporting computer systems and consumer electronics.

Other jobs I have held include short order cook, sound and lighting technician, production assistant, mail sorter, data entry clerk, intercom installer, camera salesperson, and counselor at summer Bible camp.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

January 1997 to present - Acting President, Saskatoon Linux Group

Planning meetings and social events.

Presenting topical tutorials

Maintaining internet mailing list

December 1995 to December 2002 - Sound Technician, Poor Man's Wealth

Renting, setting up, and operating sound gear for a monthly 'Praise and Worship' night with attendance of approx. 1400 people.

EDUCATION

Fall 1992 to Spring 1994 - Industrial Electronics Technology SIAST Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon, SK

Learned design and troubleshooting of analog and digital electronics systems

Design project was a 65C02 based, interactively programmable, computerized robotic control system

Received diploma with 90.5% average