36 Winding Cove Rd.
Ashburnham, MA, United States of America 01430 |
Cellular 978-807-8059
Fax 978-334-0443 |
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CAREER
SUMMARY |
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I have been a project manager for various IT projects, including a web based bar-coding
system, which was developed to be equipment independent. I have been the supervisor for a
Linux system administrator, and a PHP and HTML web programmer. I use open source
technology where appropriate, which significantly lowers license costs, and keeps
the source of the project free from vendor lock-in. I am looking to keep working with
open source, open standards, and any business or service who wishes to lower costs
by not having perpetual licensing deals with several vendors. I can analyze your current
methods of using IT resources, and recommend and implement projects to change
to an open source model, to lower your costs.
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PROJECTS |
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Supervisor / Project Manager
I have been the project manager of many successful web based database projects, such as;
employee review system, various management decision tools, as well as been a supervisor to
two employees doing both programming, and system administration work.
Web Based ERP system
Using various open source projects, I have developed a web based ERP system, which only
requires a web browser to access. The system is run utilizing the following open source projects:
Apache httpd server, MySQL database, PHP web scripting language; using HTML, Javascript, and
XML. Currently, the ERP system consists of: Inventory, Order Entry, Scheduling, Warehousing,
Shipping, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). By leveraging these open source
projects, I have built an ERP system, which has zero licensing costs.
Browser Based Barcoding System
Utilizing the same open source technologies as the web based ERP system, I extended the
Inventory module to barcode readers. These barcode readers, simply use a web browser, and
utilize current Wi-Fi standards to connect to the database. Any barcode reader that runs a web
browser is compatible with the barcoding system, which virtually eliminates any vendor lock-in.
Because all of the software resides on the server, one quick change is propagated instantly to all
the readers. If the reader gets a hardware or operating system upgrade, no client software needs
to be installed. All of the processing is done on the server, leaving the client hardware to be
independent.
Policy and Procedures
I have developed several IT related policy and procedures to educate and inform employees as
well as the IT department about Acceptable Use (AU), Terms of Service (TOS), and other related
policies regarding the use of IT equipment, and how to minimize risk of malware infection, as well
as protect against possible social engineering attempts to gain access.
Hardware Upgrades
My most recent project has been to purchase new servers for our data center. Utilizing Vmware
virtuialization technologies, has enabled me to deploy operating systems on each server
in less time.
RedHat Linux upgrades
I am highly confident in performing Linux OS upgrades. I have performed several RedHat linux
upgrades over the years, gaining valuable experience in this area. Each upgrade consisted of
moving several services, such as; web servers, user login information, SMB shares, databases,
and other critical business data required to run a manufacturing organization.
Website Development
I have created websites for both B2B projects, such as allowing customers to login to view order
status, and other information that customers have requested, as well as "static" business card
type websites.
Intranet
I setup our companies Intranet, before management knew what benefits it would bring. This
included both and email and a web server. I performed this project without being told to do so,
and this project served as the beginnings of a philosophy which I still adhere to today: web
based applications.
Secure, web based email
Using various open source web email projects, I have setup many different secure,
SSL enabled web-mail servers.
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EXPERIENCE |
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07/1995 - 07/1996
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Estimator. Garlock Printing and Converting Corp.
Flexographic
printing and converting estimator. Prepared estimates for customers on
various quote requests for custom printing and converting of paper
products for the retail packaging industry.
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07/1996 - 07/1997
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SCO Unix / Linux System Administrator. Garlock Printing and Converting
Started
off as a SCO system administrator for our accounting and job costing
application. Took various Unix experience and applied it to building
various servers running RedHat Linux, primarily as an information
portal for specific company and departmental applications.
Designed and built various networks, connecting multiple buildings via
dedicated T1 connections. Expanded static company intranet portal, to a
dynamic, database backed intranet, utilizing PHP, and MySQL.
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07/1997 - Present
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IT Director. Garlock Printing and Converting Corp.
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EDUCATION |
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05/1995
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Clarkson University, Bachelor, Engineering and Management
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ADDITIONAL
SKILLS |
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Operating Systems - Mac OS X, Unix (SCO, AIX, Solaris, HP-UX), Linux (RedHat), Windows (95/98,NT,2K,XP)
Languages - BASH scripting, PERL, PHP, HTML, Javascript, Python
Security - Various VPN technologies, Firewalls (iptables, shorewall), TCP Wrappers
Services/Daemons - Apache, sendmail, subversion, imap, pop3, lpd, mysql, ssh, dhcp, ftp
Networks - TCP/IP, switches, routers, hubs, vlans, firewalls. Point to Point T1's, leased lines, 56k DDS,
Multiplexers, RS-232, Serial Terminals, Serial Printers.
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PUBLICATIONS |
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Bruce Garlock, Various articles posted to http://pcunix.com, Articles may be viewed at: http://tinyurl.com/65m7f9, 2008
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MILITARY
HISTORY |
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09/1989 - 06/1992
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E4. USAF, United States of America
Command and Control Specialist. Worked in the command post for a C-130 unit. I volunteered
to fill a temporary position in the United Arab Emirates during the Persian Gulf War, and received
several letters of commendation, as well as the Air Force achievement medal, at only 19 years
of age.
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