Mike Newkirk
abh29i@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a Tech Support position that will leverage my skills and
achievements, while
continuing to grow in my chosen field.
Education
Clark College, Vancouver, WA
AAS Degree in Software Development/Network Administration Graduated
2009
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista
Certified 2008
Employment History
Sports Car Market, Portland, OR
12/2009 - 9/2010
Office IT support / Networking / Programming
. Migrated office computers from Windows XP to Windows 7
. Worked with Joomla! Content Management System
. Provided technical support to office personnel, hardware and
software
. Installed and configured second domain controller
. Developed small-scale C# applications
. Processed weekly batch files.
Clark College, Vancouver, WA
3/2007 - 7/2009
Lab Support / Monitor
. Resolved student issues like Network connectivity, printer
configuration, file format compatibility
. Re-configured lab PCs as needed and quarterly, both hardware
and software
. Worked with instructor to manage classroom labs, including
tracking inventory
Orbit Industries, Washougal, WA
10/2002 - 12/2006
Journeyman Machinist
. Machine to specifications any part, large or small, any
material.
. Worked independently and as part of a team.
Personal Projects
. PHP / MySQL: Developed authentication system and simple blog.
http://nuke.empireindustry.com/Blogspiracy/ (ongoing).
. CMS Joomla! Developing own template:
http://nuke.empireindustry.com/joomla/ (ongoing).
. Python - Used to explore basic computer science concepts.
. Familiar with JavaScript, MS Access and C#
. Finished coursework for Microsoft Certification Exams 70-620
(Windows Vista), 70-640 (Active Directory), 70-642 (Network
Infrastructure).
. Installed and configured Active Directory, IIS, WSUS, DNS, DHCP,
RRAS, IPSec, and file and print services.
. Linux: Used mostly for setting up LAMP development environments.
. Familiarity with Using Debian based Ubuntu. I have setup Apache,
heartbeat, SAMBA, PXE, and disk cloning using Fog.