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Dave M. Russell

Objective Seeking a position which offers authority, responsibility and professional growth within the information technology industry.
Experience July ‘98 – Present St. Vrain Valley Public Schools Longmont, CO

Computer Technician/Server Administrator/Network assistant

  • Responsible for any computer/network related problems/questions in seven schools in the district
  • Supervised installation of category 5 UTP Ethernet wiring in 4 computer labs
  • Install Ethernet hubs/switches/routers
  • Designed and installed system policies for the Windows NT lab’s in the high schools
  • Assists in maintaining a Microsoft Exchange 5.5 e-mail server
  • Administering a small SQL server, performing updates to the database and nightly backups using Seagate’s Backup Exec software
  • Administering/maintaining a Windows NT file/WINS server
  • Administering two AppleShare 5.0 file/netAdmin servers
  • Administering two Windows NT 4.0 file/web servers
  • Performing hardware level troubleshooting on the workbench for printers, PC’s and Macintosh computers

 

August ’97 – June ‘98 Denver Public Schools Denver, CO

Head Computer Technician/Network Administrator for Contemporary Learning Academy

  • Assisted in the design, implementation and opening of the network at a new high school
  • Designed and setup two computer labs in the new high school
  • Designed, setup and maintained a Windows NT Server (running web services)
  • Designed, setup and maintained a Macintosh AppleShare IP 5.0 server connected to both Local Talk and T1 Ethernet networks
  • Supervised all web (HTML) programming for the web site
  • Created and maintained user database files/folders
  • Installed backup and UPS capabilities on AppleShare server
  • Designed and maintained databases of IP addresses, hardware serial numbers and software serial numbers
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and correcting network problems/conflicts
  • Assembled Twisted Pair, Ethernet (category 5) cables
  • Designed and produced flyers/brochures/posters for school events
  • Instructed users on how to operate hardware/software
  • Analyzed hardware/software problems, researched/developed alternative solutions and repaired all problems
  • Responsible for researching/evaluating/testing/ordering/installing software and hardware for the school’s servers and workstations
  • Performed as lead team member of the technology committee
June ’96 – August ’96 University of Colorado, Boulder Boulder, CO

Assistant Computer Technician/Network Administrator

  • Worked with many different types of software/hardware, instructing users on proper usage of hardware/software
  • Researched, tested, ordered and reviewed products
  • Analyzed network/workstation problems, researched alternative remedies, and recommended most optimum solutions for users of a Novell NetWare LAN
June ’98 – December ’98 Self Employed Longmont, CO

Computer reseller

  • Custom build IBM compatible PC’s for private users
  • Order parts (wholesale)
  • Assemble/troubleshoot components
  • Setup configurable options on components for optimum settings
  • Complete any repairs necessary in the future
  • Provide 2 year on site warranty

June ’97 - Present Self Employed Longmont, CO

Private computer tutor/technician and basic HTML programmer

  • Teach Windows95/NT/DOS/Mac OS to clients
  • Teach Windows95/NT/DOS/Mac OS applications to clients
  • Research/learn/evaluate/purchase/and install any requested software and/or hardware
  • Created web pages/sites for clients
Education February ‘98 – May ‘98 Front Range Community College Longmont, CO
  • Network support program certificate (16 credit hours) using MCSE study material
  • Customer service/tech support
  • PC Troubleshooting/maintenance
  • Windows 95 setup and maintenance
  • Networking essentials
  • Windows NT Workstation
  • Windows NT Server
  • Windows NT Server in the enterprise
  • Completed with a 3.8 GPA

August ‘98 Leviton Telcom Longmont, CO

  • Successfully completed Leviton certified cabling system certification

August ‘98 New Horizons Longmont, CO

  • Successfully completed Windows NT 4.0 training seminar
Interests Audio visual equipment, cars, carpentry, computers.