GARY SKINNER

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832-***-****

Derby, KS 67037

abizsb@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To demonstrate my exceptional math and technical aptitude through the

performance of strong work ethics, ingenuity, and communication

capabilities.

EDUCATION

Jersey Village High, Houston TX

Houston Community College, AS - Computer Science, Expected November 2010

University of Houston, BS - Computer Engineering, Expected November 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Able to create solutions that increase the efficiency and

technological edge of production driven work environments

. Reduced, analyzed and constructed reports of testing data for many

large oil and gas companies such as Shell.

. Developed new methods of data analysis that incorporate automation

with "Visual Basic 8.0 and Visual Basic Application 8.0 for Microsoft"

into data reduction procedures; wrote procedures on developed methods;

explored mechanical variables which can cause inconsistencies in

testing results; and designed new equipment while researching

mechanical avenues of functional possibility

. Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality Policy and its practice

. High level technical aptitude with superior reasoning skills

. Expert soldering abilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

Fugro Consultants - Houston, TX

March 2007 - June 2010

Data

. Analyzed/Calculated/Reduced earthquake testing data

. Assembled reports for clients that include all testing data

. Performed annual calibration for all geotechnical testing systems and

their instruments; cataloged all documentation for the calibrations

. Verified test hand sheets for inconsistencies and non-compliant format

. Photographed Radiographs of core samples for Shell Oil, Mactec, and BP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT.

Research and Development

. Developed an automated method for acquiring frequency recognition of

soil that is 400% more efficient than the previous method and

constructed a Visual Basic Application (VBA) for Excel 2007 to enhance

its' automation

. Created many Excel 2007 data processing templates used when reducing

and calculating data

. Created a Visual Basic 8.0 program for a soil erosion test that

iterates an algebraic variable on both sides until the equation is

true; and integrated its' use into a company template

. Assisted in the research and development of a theoretical testing

apparatus, including: calibration procedures and forms

. Explored rust effects on metallic testing instruments and documented

findings

. Created an Excel 2007 template which finds ratios when reducing

specific data.

IT Technician

A.S.C Management - Houston, TX

2006 - 2007

. 2nd tier desktop support for the buildings' tenants

. Analyzed server and directory shortcomings due to user input

. Performed permission updates and renewals

. Implemented new software and installed required patches

. Performed installation of new hardware to servers and workstations,

and documented changes on a daily basis.

. Ensured consistent data within backup system and all sister servers on

a monthly basis

Network Technician

Willits Technologies - Webster, TX

2005 - 2006

. Remote management of 20 Houston insurance company's data servers

. Built server boxes; applied UNIX; conducted research on various

subjects such as UNIX platform structure; Windows Active Directory

exploits; hypothetical issues of a network system, etc

. Managed remote backup system (VERITAS)

. Traveled onsite to configure new workstations, train, and implement

company software

. Documented onsite implementation: raw data retrieval if needed,

hardware/software installation, etc.

COMPUTER / ELECTRONIC SKILLS

. Proficient with the Microsoft Office 2007, AutoCAD 2010, Adobe

Creative Suite

. Capable of troubleshooting Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 software problems,

as well as diagnosing hardware failures.

. Extensive working knowledge with Visual Basic 8.0, Visual Basic

Applications 8.0 (VBA), JAVA, LABview, and AutoLISP

. 3 years of experience with micrometers, multi-meters, calipers, power

amplifiers, charge amplifiers, power supplies, logic control units,

resistor boxes, pulse emitters, Bentley Proximitor systems, function

generators, frequency counters, high/low pressure regulators,

oscilloscopes, step motors, gearboxes, wiring various switchboxes and

disassembling/ reassembling electronic components of all types.

. Extensive knowledge of "Ohm's Law"

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