Contents

  1. Contact Information
  2. Skills
    1. Website Creation
    2. Imaging
    3. Databases
    4. System Administration
    5. Programming
    6. XML
    7. Semantic Web
    8. Personal
  3. Experience
    1. Sole Proprietor of an ISP
    2. Multimedia Implementor
    3. Technology Manager
    4. Transition Consultant
    5. Production Assistant
    6. Commercial Fisher
  4. Formal Education
  5. Version Information

Contact Information

Dave Allen Barker Jr
Atlanta, GA
404-876-1199
one@xyz.net

Skills

Website Creation

  • Standards compliance
  • Browser compatibility
  • Accessibility
  • Separation of content and style
  • Layout techniques
  • Usability and organization

Imaging

  • File size optimization and compression
  • Image science
  • Bulk processing
  • File format properties

Databases

  • Domain knowledge modeling
  • Ontology creation
  • Design for flexibility and robustness
  • Implementation considerations
  • Query construction
  • SQL

System Administration

  • Server services
    (webserver, database, mail, authentication)
  • Desktop troubleshooting
  • Networking
  • Linux (Unix)
  • Windows (98, NT, 2000, XP)
  • Macintosh (MacOS, OSX)

Programming

  • Java
  • ECMAScript (JavaScript, JScript)
  • Perl

Personal

  • Effective communicator
  • Work well with others
  • Quick learner
  • Attention to detail
  • Broad knowledge
  • Support experience
  • Does things right
  • Positive attitude

Experience

Sole Proprietor of an ISP

xyz, Dave Allen Barker Jr
1995-09 - 1999-07

Wholly founded, ran, and sold organization, earning 80% market share. Independently acquired the knowledge to establish the service and business. Successfully competed with Alaska’s largest ISP and the local phone company. Profitable the second month and without debt by the first year. Grew 100% annually, serving 1,700 customers at time of sale.

  • Designed, built, and maintained the network, servers, and online applications (website, email, billing).
  • Provided customer support and education by phone, email, and in person.
  • Managed all other business tasks such as marketing, accounting, and technology decisions.
  • Created custom software solutions, such as a customer accounting/billing system.

Multimedia Implementor

1996-05 - 1997-05

Assisted in the building of two interactive multimedia kiosk systems.

  • Manipulated photo, video, audio, textual, and logic elements.
  • Autonomously carried out tasks, both on-site and off-site.
  • Made decisions balancing style and design with technical considerations.
  • Acquired new skills quickly as needed.
  • Worked with both business and government clients.

Technology Manager

Responsible for the computing systems of a new public school.

  • Administrated 100+ Windows 95 and 10+ Macintosh clients, Windows NT and Macintosh servers, and the network connecting them all.
  • Created solutions for staff and student needs.
  • Responsible for software distribution, account management, messaging services, and security.
  • Educated teachers on the use of the new systems.

Transition Consultant

Dave Allen Barker Jr
1999-07 - 1999-10

Oversaw the integration of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) into the purchaser’s organization.

  • Trained purchasing company staff on acquired organization’s unique systems.
  • Generated documentation of technical, accounting, and other operational practices.
  • Active in public relation activities.
  • Migrated network and computing services.
  • Technical support contact for transitioned customers.

Production Assistant

Assist in the capture of audio and video in live event and studio environments.

  • Quickly learn new equipment and procedures.
  • Maintain composure and professionalism in adverse situations.

Commercial Fisher

Dave Allen Barker Jr
2000-05 - 2001-08

Summertime fisher on boats harvesting salmon off the coasts of Alaska.

  • Working well with others for extended periods of time in close quarters.
  • Serious responsibilities with severe consequences.
  • Physically demanding work for long hours requiring strong will.
  • Breadth of varied knowledge, from equipment use and repair, safety issues, and maritime skills.

Formal Education

Art

  • 4.0/4.0 GPA
  • Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, and Issues of Creativity.

Computer Engineering

  • 3.2/4.0 GPA
  • Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Calculus, and Physics

Version Information

Revision Date
2004-03-07
Latest
http://www.xyz.net/~one/resume/resume.html
XML (HR-XML Resume 2.0)
http://www.xyz.net/~one/resume/resume2.xml
Archive (all formats and supporting files)
http://www.xyz.net/~one/resume/resume.zip