Scott A Wunsch

Regina, Saskatchewan

Email: abplt9@r.postjobfree.com

URL: http://www.wunsch.org/resume/Objective

I have found my career and education in the field of Information Technology to be

very enriching, and I intend to continue this career for many years to come, and never

to stop learning. I hope that I can help your organization with the deployment and

operation of cutting-edge technology, by bringing a hard-working and enthusiastic

attitude, as well as my considerable experience.Work Experience

I have had a wide variety of work experience in the IT sector, stretching

back over the past ten years. In addition to the positions detailed below, I

have done various work for clients on a private contract basis, setting up

Linux- and BSD-based firewalls, configuring and maintaining Internet servers,

and adapting

software or designing and developing custom software to meet the client's

needs.

2002 - present

Access

Communications Co-operative Ltd., Regina, Sask.

As a member of the small Internet Admin Group, I am responsible for the

maintenance and security of approximately fifty Linux-based servers and several

Cisco routers around the province. This includes everything from VPN tunnel servers

through web servers and mail servers to the main Cisco 7606 router that handles the

several hundred megabits of Internet traffic flowing through the network.

I have been responsible for design, development, and implementation of servers

and software for new Internet services, as well as for internal corporate use. In

my time in this position, I have been directly responsible for the design and development of a low-cost but highly

effective spam and virus filtering system able to handle over two-hundred messages

per minute, a new corporate mail system using LDAP authentication, development from

scratch of a simple POP-based webmail system for customer use, implementation of

the Plone intranet content management system, development of new diagnostic tools

used by the Internet help desk, and many other projects. I have also participated

in the installation and configuration of two new Cisco routers, splitting the

previously flat city-wide cablemodem network into several routed subnets, testing

and deployment of several new models of cablemodems, development of a custom DHCP

server to meet our specialized needs, and much more.

As one of the staff members most knowledgeable about the Internet and computer

problems, I am often called upon to resolve puzzling network issues experienced by

our major corporate clients, as well as to assist our help desk with solving a wide

variety of complex customer issues. In my position, I am also periodically

responsible for providing after-hours emergency support for any network or server

problems that may arise.

2001

MarkeTel

Systems Ltd., Regina, Sask.

I updated and enhanced the existing PHP-based intranet web site and its associated

MySQL database. This included writing new code, rewriting portions of the existing

code, and revising the database design. I also developed new software for internal

use, in both PHP and Perl.

1999 - 2001

Digital

MediaWorks, Regina, Sask.

In this position, I was responsible for the development of the back-end

software for a variety of web sites developed for our clients, which typically

involved database integration and JavaScript interaction. I also developed Java

applets and Java server-side software, and performed other software development

tasks for our clients. This role frequently required me to interact directly

with the client, and I was often responsible for defining my own work schedule

to ensure that client deadlines were met.

I also spent several weeks working on-site at on the QuantumLynx Online (QLO) system. In this project,

I worked directly with consultants from Netscape

Communications Corp., as well as developers and system administrators from

within SaskTel to ensure that a new release of the QLO system was ready on

time for the schedule determined by SaskTel management.

In addition to my role as a developer, I was also responsible for the setup

and maintenance of several Linux servers used by Digital MediaWorks, including a

file server, mail server, and web server to host our development projects.

1998

Human

Resources Development Canada, Saskatchewan RHQ

I provided technical support to internal users on HRDC's systems, including

the Banyan VINES network, BeyondMail, and proprietary HRDC software. I participated

in planning and deployment of a province-wide upgrade to Windows 95 and other

upgrades necessary for Y2K. I also set up several Linux web servers, learning about

Linux and network security in the process, and developed a VPN (virtual private

network) solution to connect several HRDC sites securely across the Internet.

1997

QCC

Communications Corporation, Saskatoon, Sask.

I worked in the

call centre, answering technical support calls from SaskTel Internet customers,

and calling back customers with unresolved problems in the evening.

1996 - 2002

(Part-time)

Saskatchewan

Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)

I spent several years as a Lab Monitor, maintaining four computer labs

and the network, as well as assisting students and the public with using the

computers. Later, I served as a lab assistant for distance education COMP 120

and COMP 121 classes, and taught several Computer Education classes, including

Visual Basic, HTML, and JavaScript.

Summer 1994, Summer 1996

ISM Information

Systems Management Corp., Regina, Sask.

My first summer at ISM, I worked with relational databases on a variety of

platforms, including RDB/VMS, IBM DB2/MVS, and DB2/2, developed a prototype

interface to the databases in Visual Basic, and learned C++ to assist in the

development of the final database interface. In my second summer, I was

responsible for a complete redesign of the web site for ISM Saskatchewan, and

the maintenance and creation of various CGI software.Education

University

Bachelor of Science with High Honours in from the (2001)Luther College Dean's Honour Roll, every semesterFaculty of Science Dean's Honour List, every semester

Courses

(Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices)

(Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks)

Certification

(Linux Professional Institute Certification level 1)Computer Skills

I have extensive experience with a variety of computer systems, including...

Languages:,,

C,

C++,,,

BASIC/,

Pascal,,

Web Development:

(2.0 through 4.0), XHTML, XML,,

(HTML preprocessor),

(cascading style-sheets),,

(applets,,

),

(Active Server Pages),

various approaches to database connectivity

Platforms:

/,,,

and other UNIX variants;

;

OS/2;

NT/2000,

95/98/ME, and 3.x;

Server Environments:

web server,,, and

mail servers,,, and

relational databases,

Java servlet engine,

Netscape/iPlanet Enterprise Server,

Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS),,

I also have general experience with quite a variety of other systems,

including MVS mainframes, Lotus Notes, HP-UX, VMS, MacOS, Microsoft Access,

etc.Personal SkillsStrong computer troubleshooting and general problem solving skillsEasily adapt to new concepts and responsibilitiesWork well both independently and in a team environmentGood leadership and communication skillsSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, and organizedVolunteer Activities

1998 - present

Linux/Open

Source Users of Regina, Sask. (LOSURS) Inc.

Founder and President

I founded this local Linux users' group in 1998 and have lead it ever since.

In 2003, LOSURS incorporated as a non-profit corporation and I was elected President.

I have planned and chaired the majority of the monthly meetings, as well as leading

the planning and execution of the Regina Open Source Expo in 2002 (a resounding

success, with 2,000 people attending over the two days) and another Expo in 2004. I

also design and maintain the LOSURS web site and server, and have developed custom

mailing list software for the group's mailing lists.

2000-2001

Computer

Science Student's Society (CSSS), University of Regina

Executive Member, Communications DirectorResponsible for informing members and the University community of events planned

by the CSSSOfficial spokesperson for the CSSS to the outside worldParticipated in executive meetings to plan and direct the CSSS organization

1998-2000

Regina

PC Users' Group, Inc. (PCUG)

Executive Member, Vice President

1997-1998

Queen

City CIPS (Canadian Information Processing Society)

Student LiaisonReferences

References are available upon request.

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