Disclaimer:

This resume isn't terribly polished, and it is slanted towards web and database design type stuffs. In addition I'm really only searching for part time work at the moment.

OBJECTIVE: Web-design or programming job to pursue interests in and widen already substantial knowledge of computer systems and the internet.

Highlights of Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Database design, and implementation especially databases functioning as back ends for dynamically driven web site content
• Experience with high level scripting languages, php and perl for creating dynamic web pages especially in conjunction with databases
• Working knowledge of the HTTP spec
• Extensive knowledge of raw HTML coding
• Network administration, design and set-up experience
• Thorough knowledge of MacOS, hardware and software
• Working knowledge of UNIX and Win95/NT operating systems
• Thorough knowledge of "how the internet works"
• Extensive knowledge of image editing software, Adobe Photoshop especially in use of creating web graphics
• Extensive knowledge of page layout software, Adobe PageMaker
• Dedicated hard worker, willing to put in beyond "the 9 to 5" when needed
• Quick learner, able to easily understand new concepts and ideas

Programming Assistant, Database Design Specialist
WISE Research Group, University of California at Berkeley, Graduate School of Education, Berkeley, California, May 99-Aug 01

• Full time summer and winter break employment, maintaining and updating back end software for "W.I.S.E.-WebBased Interactive Science Environment"
• Participation in programmer's retreat to develop second version and complete rewrite of large scale "web application"
• Extensive use of UNIX style operating system, php scripting langauge and MySQL Relational Database Management software
• Creation of annotation software for online documentation
• User support for web based authoring tools
• Network administration, set up of office file and back up server

Data Specialist
Mains Associates Inc., Berkeley, California, May 99-Dec 98

• Full time employment with NASA subcontractor during "year off" between high school and current enrollment at Boston University
• Design, implementation and maintainance of several database driven "web applications" for both public and "intranet" use
• Administration of 15 node mixed Macintosh and Win95/NT, AppleTalk/TCP/IP network, including wiring new offices and management of 2 separate internet connections
• Setup and maintainance of web, email, ftp, dns, and AppleShare servers
• Design of company web page www.mainsgate.com

Relevant Experience

Data Specialist
Mains Associates Inc., Berkeley, California, July 97-Aug 98

• Full time employment with NASA subcontractor during "year off" between high school and current college enrollment
• Design, implementation and maintainence of several database driven "web applications" for both public and "intranet" use
• Administration of 15 node mixed Macintosh and Win95/NT, AppleTalk/TCP/IP network, including wiring new offices and management of 2 separate internet connections
• Setup and maintainence of web, email, ftp, dns, and AppleShare servers
• Design of company webpage

Network Administrator
Desktop Publishing Center, Berkeley High School, Sept 96-June 97

• Administration of 28 node Macintosh lab used by four school publications and two classes networked via 10 Base-T Ethernet and LocalTalk with live internet connection
• Hardware and software configuration, troubleshooting and installation
• AppleShare File Server configuration
• Maintenance of software library
• Desktop help, answering questions, helping students and teachers in the lab

Computer Specialist
Berkeley High Jacket, Sept 96-June 97

• Helping with all computer needs for biweekly High School newspaper with staff of 60+ students
• Use of 35mm slide and flatbed scanners to digitize photographs
• Use of Adobe Photoshop to prepare photos for page layout
• Training all editors in use of Adobe PageMaker

Participant-BEST (Berkeley Experiential Senior Transition) Program
Berkeley High School, Jan-May 97

• Installation of 10-Base2, Thin-Net Ethernet connection between Buildings
• Design and Set-up of ethernet network in new facility.
• Regularly helping teachers and students to answer questions and solve computer problems
• Preparation for and assistance during Berkeley High School Staff Development Day for Technology

Work Experience

Payroll Preparation/Counter Help
Berkeley Bakery and Cafe, March 97-Nov 97

• Organization and preparation of 20 person bi-weekly payroll
• Use of Microsoft Excel program to calculate tax deductions and store payroll records
• Preparing Federal and State Monthly, Quarterly and Annual tax statements

Volunteer Experience

Chairperson
1019 Commonwealth Ave. Residence Hall Association (RHA), Sept 98-present

• Organization and facilitation of weekly executive board and public meetings
• Planning and co-ordination of all RHA sponsored events, including:
  • Paintball contest vs. another Dorm
  • Homecoming float building
  • "Pie the RA's" pie throwing contest
  • Midnight Breakfast
  • Picnic in Boston Commons
  • Door decorating contest
• Voicing residents" concerns to Boston University administration

Photography Editor
Berkeley High Jacket, Apr 95-June 96

• In charge of all aspects of photography for bi-weekly newspaper; organization, and management of 7 person staff
• Supervision of all film processing and printing
• Inventory and purchasing of darkroom and photographic supplies
• Organization of regular bulk mailing of newspaper

Publicly accessible Internet Works and Sites

Many intranet and non-publicly accessible sites contain my work. Access to these sites would have to co-ordinated with former employers, but can be arranged upon request.

NASA Life Science's STS-95 Mission page

http://www.lifesciences.nasa.gov/

Exercise:A guide from National Institute on Aging and NASA

http://weboflife.arc.nasa.gov/exerciseandaging/

Mains Associates Company Webpage

http://www.mainsgate.com/

Color Physics Project

http://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/departments/science/physics/color/

Personal Home Page

http://www.whoride.com/roosto/

whoride.com

http://www.whoride.com/

Education

Undergraduate at Boston University (currently on leave of absence), Declared Major: Philosophy

1997 Graduation from Berkeley High School

References

Available upon request.