Dave Mehler
1000 Taywood Road.
APT.
216
Englewood, Ohio 45322
937-836-4761
dmehler@davemehler.com
Objective:
Use existing skills in Computer Networking, Personal Computer Support, and System Administration to improve the profitability of a company through a fulltime technical position. I have a firm knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, and am a motivated, persistent, independent, self-starter, willing to learn on my own.
Computer Skills:
Operating Systems:
Microsoft DOS
Microsoft Windows 3.x
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Redhat Linux 6.1-current
Slackware Linux 3.4-current
FreeBSD 3.0-current
OpenBSD 3.0
Server Software:
Windows NT Server
Windows 2000 Server
Apache Web Server
Samba (Microsoft network file and print server for Linux)
Networking:
TCP/IP networking on Microsoft Windows and Unix platforms
Microsoft Windows and Unix interoperability through Windows NT/2000 and Unix servers
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) using Windows NT/2000 and Linux
Network Information Service (NIS)
Domain name Service (DNS)
Network file system (NFS)
Programming, Scripting, and
Markup Languages:
Dos Batch Files and Unix Shell Scripting
PERL
PHP
Hypertext markup language (HTML)
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Standard generalized markup language (SGML)
Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripting
PC Deployment/Imaging
Software:
ImageCast IC3
Norton Ghost
Desktop Software:
Microsoft Office and Windows applications
Miscellaneous:
Wright State University, Web Design, Unix System Administration and Networking workshops
Education:
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems
Projected Graduation Date: December 2004
Sinclair Community College
Dayton Ohio
Php Certificate
Lvsonline
June 2001
JFW (Adaptive Technology Screen Reader for person’s with Disabilities) Certified
“Closing The Gap” Conference
October 2001
Computer Science
Wright State University
June 1996, June 1999
Experience:
Oct. 2003 – Present
Otto Construction Company:
Consulted, purchased, built, delivered, and currently supporting their Company Computer
Dec. 2002 – Present
Miscellaneous Computer Consulting Contracts:
Assisting individuals with computer purchasing, repair, upgrades, networking, administration, and support
Jun. 2002 – Dec. 2002
Contract work for Christ United Methodist Church:
Upgrading network workstations. Troubleshooting connectivity issues, installing networking hardware and software.
Aug. 2001 – Mar. 2002
Florida Atlantic University web server administration
Upgrading web server software to provide the ability to implement server-side scripting solutions to the Webmaster. Monitor web server for possible intrusions and take the appropriate actions. Ensure server system hardware health through log checking and log analysis.
Aug. 2001
On-site consulting for Florida Atlantic University:
Upgraded Adaptive Technology lab to Microsoft Windows 2000. Integrated existing systems and technology in to a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan. Trouble-shot PC hardware issues, upgraded system hardware, and ensured systems were at peak operational capabilities.
Aug. 2000 – Apr. 2001
Technology Resource Center of Dayton Ohio
Implemented disaster recovery plans and procedures using third-party imaging software. Reinstalled or upgraded workstations to current Microsoft software
Jun. 2000
On-site consulted For Florida Atlantic University
Upgraded computers in the Adaptive Technology Lab to Microsoft Windows NT. Installed FreeBSD web server to enable site hosting. Implemented disaster recovery solution.
Feb. – Apr. 2000
On-site consulted for the Technology Resource Center of Dayton Ohio
Reinstalled software on main adaptive technology workstation including screen reader and scanning software.
Aug 1996 – Jun 1999
Wright State University Computing and Telecommunications Services (CATS):
Administered adaptive lab of 15 workstations. Ensured all workstations were ready for use by performing routine software and hardware maintenance. Networked workstations to existing network infrastructure and performed other advanced adaptive technology projects as required by CATS personnel. System and network administration as well as hardware installations for facility and student computers
References:
Available upon request