John Kiser
Chandler, Arizona
Phone 480-***-****
E-mail: acq0er@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience:
Jan 2012 Shark Bite Cove Beach Supplies Small Home Business
To
Present Start up, operation and owner of Shark Bite Cove Beach Supplies where
I manufacture beach and other novelty items. Use, repair and
maintenance of two Carve Wright CNC carving machines to
manufacture signs made from wood, Corian and composite materials.
Use, repair and maintenance of da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer used for printing
3D novelty items and custom print jobs as well as machine part
replicas. Setup and maintain my wired and wireless business network
with managed network switch. Designed and created and maintain my
business website using open source software in PHP version 5.2.17. Use
of cpanel for administering my website run on Linux version 3. Set
directory permissions for files and folders, use of error logs and IP deny
manager to monitor and block suspicious IP addresses. Setup ACL in
.htaccess files to prevent unauthorized access to admin files and
directories for site. Use of FTP for file uploads and downloads. Setup
security on site using standard store software as well as security and
feature add on modules. Modification of PHP files and HTML code for
site. Use of phpMyAdmin for updating SQL Database in MySQL
version 5.5 for my site. Manual edit of records in SQL database.
Setup basic CRON jobs to run scripts for security reports and to auto e-
Mail reports for file changes.
Setup and use of FreeNas Server version 9.2.1 including creating
volumes, shares and user accounts as well as setting permissions for
folders and users. Recently began working with Fedora Linux Server
version 22 and Workstation version 22 as well as Fedora Cloud version
22. I am also working with Own Cloud version 8 as a home project for
storage for documents and photos.
Setup of hand held devices and tablets on wireless networks including
iPad, Samsung Galaxy and others. Replacement of digitizers and
graphics screens as well.
Use of Oracle VM Virtual Box and creating virtual images for Windows
And, Linux and Android Operating Systems including Windows XP,
Win 7, Server 2003 Enterprise, Server 2008, Fedora Desktop and Server,
Android version 4.4 x-86 and others.
As a hobby and possible business I have been working on home
automation hardware and software using the Parallax Basic Stamp 2
and the Propeller Microcontrollers for the past 6 months. Currently
writing code in PBasic for the Basic Stamp 2 and Assembly and Spin
for the Propeller. Designing circuits with photocells, humidity sensors,
thermal sensors and other input devices. Currently creating prototypes
for these circuits as well as designing and printing packaging for the
completed device on my 3 D Printer. I am also working on a writing a
GUI for the automation software using Visual Studio 10 and C#.
Use of open source circuit simulators for aiding in design.
Currently working with Android Studio 1.2.2 for developing phone
Applications.
Working with Visual Studio 2010 C#, ASP .Net, creating user forms,
login pages, and database applications.
Just began working with Visual Studio 2015 creating phone and
database applications.
Intel Corporation December 1989 to December 2011
Intel Corporation
Chandler, Arizona 85226
Sept 2000 Arizona Software Engineering Lab Manager/Senior Technician
To
Dec 2011 Responsibilities include:
Management of 3 labs for the Arizona software engineering and
validation group for RAID products.
Extremely fast paced environment. Responsible for Ordering,
tracking, receive and distributing development and validation
computers for the group as well as all other hardware and peripherals.
Responsible for over 1 million dollar hardware purchases per year. As
well as 100,000.00 per month for other hardware and peripherals
Perform hardware and software support for over 70 group members on
systems ranging from i810 through i975 chipsets. Hardware and software
support for Chipset, Graphics, BIOS and RAID software engineers and
validation technicians. Typical support includes resolving multiple
customer issues daily such as re-flashing BIOS to revive dead
motherboards due to bad BIOS versions or unsuccessful updates, boot
issues, OS loading issues in IDE, AHCI and RAID modes. Most systems
are next generation systems that Consumers did not see for months or
years and have little documentation for support. Research of
motherboard rework procedures to determine which reworks are required
based on system symptoms and performing many reworks in house.
Responsible for creating Norton’s Ghost images for all Windows
operating systems from Windows 95 to Windows 7 as well as all
versions of MS Office.
Performed setup, install, maintenance and managed the following
Windows server versions Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows NT
4.0 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Enterprise Edition, Windows NT
4.0 Terminal Serve, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced
Server. Windows 2003 Standard Edition Server (32 and 64-bit),
Enterprise 2003 Edition Server (32 and 64-bit),
2003 Datacenter Edition Server (32 and 64-bit),
2003 Small Business Server (32-bit)
Windows Server 2003 R2
Window Home Server
Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Web Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Storage Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel,
Outlook, Publisher, Power Point, SharePoint. Trained new group
members on using templates and forms I created for use in our group.
Use of Intel Distribution and MSDN subscriptions for obtaining
operating system and other software for the group.
Setup and Maintain Chandler Avocent Remote access switches to
remotely access development computers over the network from
anywhere the user can login to the Intel network either on site or via
VPN connection.
In 2004 I was Lab owner of Intel Digital Home/Office at the Chandler
campus. I designed and built the lab to test functionality to test the Intel
I-Cube and Metabolic Digital Management Adapter in a home office
environment. Researched and purchased the newest technology to test
wired and wireless streaming of digital content. Responsible for testing
security on the encrypted and unencrypted wireless network. Performed
validation on the Intel devices and wrote bugs for defects found.
Responsible for performing WHQL testing on Intel’s Energy Lake
feature Later known as the Visual ON/OFF and Instant On/Off.
Performed modification of mother board by hand writing pro type
Circuits on the board. Performed all test for WHQL certification for this
feature.
Responsible for setting up and maintaining 10 data servers as well as 2
Windows Terminal Servers to communicate between the corporate
network and an isolated network and training the group on using the
WTS Servers. Work with DNS and Active Directory for lab network.
Created a hardware tracking database as well as a IT service ticket
system using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic 2005 consisting of
ordering and tracking hardware as well as customer support request.
Validation Engineer of the Intel OEM Diagnostics Program
where I created Test Execution Documents for each platform based on
feature adds to the platform. Performed validation on all releases from Pre
Alpha to Product release. Worked closely with program developer to
identify and fix bugs in the program. Wrote and tracked defects in a bug
tracking database I wrote in Access 2002. Also performed regression
testing as needed.
Ownership of Intel RAID drivers validation of Windows servers for 2
years. Created Test Execution Documents for validating the drivers on
Windows server 200, 2003, 2008 as well as helping validate the RAID
drivers for Windows XP and Windows 7 as needed. Helped train new
validation technicians on use of TED’s and entering defects into the
database. Modification of test scripts written in C++ for new platforms.
Validation of platforms based on new chipsets starting with 845 through
Panther Point.
Performed coverage for 4 months for developing Intel OEM Diagnostics
software a DOS based C++ program that OEM’s use on their production
floor to determine if systems are functioning correctly. Responsible for
porting over the I965 OEM diagnostics from I945 source code and
publishing it on the Intel website. OEM Diagnostics utility consisted of
VESA, VGA, memory and main diagnostics utility which reported out all
hardware Information about the system to log files.
Use of various Anti Virus, Malware removal and other 3rd party tools
such as Norton’s Anti Virus, Norton’s 360, ClamWin Anti Virus,
MalwareBytes, Windows Defender and more.
Wrote BKM for setup and use of AMT and KVM remote control of vPro
systems for our group.
Use of ITP-XDP3 In Target Probe for debugging and collecting data on
new platforms accessing registers, ports and Model Specific Registers.
Collected and analyzed data real time and captured on host laptop.
Purchased and trained other team members on using the ITP. Modified
Python script as needed for additional testing and new platforms.
Manage and co managed projects for hardware deliverables to several
groups on campus ensuring that the teams meet schedules for their
deliverables. Use of Microsoft Project Versions 2003, 2007, 2010
from simple short term projects to long term projects lasting over 1 year.
Use of the following development tools for developing web and windows
Tools and applications.
Visual Studio .Net 2003
Visual Studio 2005, 2008, 2010
SQL Server 2008
Created an online hardware store in Visual Studio 2010 using c# that
allowed customers to purchase hardware and have it charged to their
department.
June 1995 Senior Manufacturing Technician
To
Sept 2000 Responsibilities Included:
Developing and sustaining manufacturing processes for the Assembly Test
Development group. Maintained, repaired and improved prototype Epoxy
Dispense System. Developed Microsoft Access Database for tracking the
Data for the epoxy dispense operation.
While working for ATD I later transitioned to the Merced project where I
Was the first technician in Chandler on the project. I was responsible for
the initial process development for assembling all components for Merced
including the CPU substrate, chassis, and cache substrate. I developed the
heat pipe lid attachment process and was responsible for resolving a
thermal issue where the heat pipe lid was not contacting one of the cache
die. Using thermal test paper, HP and Fluke measurement equipment I
collected thermal and voltage data real time to determine the area of
failure and was able to determine the failure area and resolution to the
problem by designing a new clip to attach the heat pipe lid to the chassis.
Nov 1990 Senior Maintenance Technician
To
June 1995 Responsibilities Included:
Purchase and maintenance of precision measuring equipment
For the Materials Quality Control Lab. Managed the Intel vendors Dock to
Stock program for incoming manufacturing materials. Developed
procedures for new materials measurement procedures for equipment such
as Coordinate Measurement Machines, Optical Comparators and other
mechanical and visual measurement equipment. Worked on data
collection software written in Borland C++ Version 4.0 that included
manual entry as well as Serial Port data collection.
Dec 1889 Manufacturing Technician
To
Nov 1990 Operated, maintained and repaired 5 ASM Fico DTF Trim and form
Machines for PLCC 44 and 28 lead packages. Use of VAX/VMS for
processing lots through the line. Also assisted in troubleshooting and repair
of mold machines and laser mark machines.
June 1987 General Electric Company
To 7001 Greenfield Road
Aug 1989 Southfield, Michigan 48075
Electronic Technician
Part time position while attending college. Rebuilt and repaired gate
Pulse amplifier suppression trays used in steel mills for 3 phase motor
control for motors to roll the steel to the correct thickness. Helped in
design of Printed Circuit Boards to replace old vector boards. Assembled
and soldered components and wires from harnesses. Use of Simpson
multi meter and oscilloscope for final operational checkout of trays.
Education Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, Michigan
1987 Electrical/Electronics Courses.
All core classes completed except for 1
Less than 10 credits from degree
To
1989
2002 Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center
Successfully completed the following courses:
Supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional & Server
Supporting a Network Infrastructure Using Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000 Network & Operating Essentials