 | I solve problems.
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 | I Work successfully with users from the computer-phobic to the supremely,
technically sophisticated.
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 | I Speak the languages of the timid uninformed user, the system architect,
and everyone in between.
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 | People like telling me things, and I like listening.
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 | People learn from me and enjoy it.
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 | I understand and have successfully worked on mini-, micro-, and
main-frame based systems and networks.
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Greatest Expertise:
I make systems and networks responsive to
user needs and users comfortable with the technology.
In other words:
I MAKE SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS WORK, AND PEOPLE GLAD
THEY DO.
 | The conceptualization, design, development, installation, training,
maintenance and management of a diverse group of information systems and networks.
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 | Maximizing the usefulness of existing information systems and networks
through careful consideration of key constituencies' needs, appropriate system
modification and management, and effective user training and support.
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 | Specifying, installing, training and maintaining local and worldwide,
public and private access, electronic mail, electronic data interchange (EDI). and other
communication services.
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 | Mediating and resolving significant service issues and negative
perceptions among end-users, IS technical staff, and third party software and service
providers.
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 | Maintaining mission critical systems and networks on a 24 hours-a-day, 7
days-a-week basis.
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Current Projects and Interests:
 | Working with the Center for
Science, Technology, and Society at Santa Clara University to improve
the processes associated with the selection and awarding of the Tech
Museum of Innovation Awards: Technology Benefiting Humanity
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 | Providing maintenance, system enhancement, and advocacy for
"legacy" VMS / OpenVMS systems running applications such as Cyberscience
Corporation's CQCS / VCQ universal file and database management, 4GL
application development, and end-user reporting tools; and KSH COBOL based business
systems.
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 | Surveying the various network access and tool providers.
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 | Consulting/Programming on issues dealing with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and
its fit with the Internet.
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 | Designing and Constructing World Wide Web sites and Integrating them with
existing internal computer systems (Intranets).
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 | Completing my thesis on the organizational considerations of information
technology implementation.
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Positions Held Include:
| Chief Information Officer |
Information Systems Mgr. |
| Information Technology Consultant |
Production and Production Control Manager |
| Organizational Development Consultant |
Personnel and Administrative Officer |
| Computer Operations Mgr. |
Programmer/Analyst |
| Instructor |
Police Operations Officer |
| Security Officer |
Actuarial Assistant |
| Vehicle and Communications
Maintenance Manager |
Soda Jerk |
Organizations I Have
Worked With or For Include:
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 | Breslauer, Jacobson, Rutman & Chapman, Inc. |
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 | Spelling Entertainment Group, Inc. |
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 | Inter-Pacific Corporation |
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Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC)
Masters of Science in Organization Development (MSOD)
 | Pepperdine University
(non-resident,
executive program)
( thesis emphasis -- Organizational Implications of Technology
Implementation )
( in progress )
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