I am an adaptable individual who is looking for a commercial role to take advantage of my varied skills and experience; from IT to fabrication. I have worked in team environments both IT-related and not, across multiple time-zones; as well as working independently, where the situation requires.

I am keen to learn new skills, further develop my existing skills, and broaden my range of experiences; taking on and overcoming challenges as they may arise.

» Key Skills

• General office
  Knowledge of, and experience with, document production in Microsoft Office (2000, 2003); OpenOffice, StarOffice, LibreOffice; other systems, including LaTeX typesetting.
• General Linux and UNIX system administration
  • Debian, Gentoo Linux
  • Some other UNIX; including: FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Sun Solaris.
• Apache and Lighttpd web-server
• Postfix and Dovecot mail server; SpamAssassin mail-filtering.
• Programming/Software development
  • Perl
  • sh/bash/ksh scripting
  • C (Occasionally C++)
  • SQL (Primarily SQLite dialect.)
  • Some experience with a range of other programming languages, as required or out of personal interest, including: CommonLISP and Forth.
  (This is not a comprehensive list, and my experience and comfort with the languages listed here can vary significantly. I am happy to learn other languages, both general and domain-specific, as required; on my own time.)

» Previous Experience

• Independent — August 2007 – Present
  An array of non-commercial, or open-source, work that I have embarked on either to develop my skills, gain experience or provide a solution to a problem encountered personally.
  • Designed and developed a blog generation system, in Perl; producing standards-compliant CSS-formatted HTML.
    (https://github.com/TamberP/Klompen)
  • Performed testing for Geomyidae server software; patching uncovered bugs, and adding new features.
    (http://r-36.net/src/Geomyidae/)
  • Developed Geomyidae installation package and integration for Gentoo Linux; upholding and ensuring compliance with Gentoo Sunrise coding and development standards.
    (http://gentoo.org/proj/en/sunrise)
  • Configured and secured Linux servers providing a range of services, including:
    • Website hosting, with support for dynamic sites, using Apache and Lighttpd servers; with primarily MySQL databases.
    • Spam-filtered mail hosting, including webmail access.
    • Network boot, for thin clients, and unattended or remote installs.
  • Developed an IRC information services bot to provide access to information such as stock prices, domain-name lookups and system monitoring data.
    (http://github.com/TamberP/Harlie)
  • Performed desktop support, configuring and troubleshooting both hardware and software
  • Managed networks in a SOHO setting, ensuring cross-platform file and printer sharing, with both Windows and UNIX printer servers and clients.
• Edge Technology Solutions — February 2012 – March 2012
  Gaining commercial experience in a varied role within the field of IT equipment refurbishment, duties including:
  • Refurbishment of desktop machines, including building to customer specification.
  • Installation of OS on rebuilt/refurbished machines and configuration with standard value-add applications.
  • Hardware testing and repair as required.
  • Securely and protectively packing machines for shipping to customers.
  • Training other members of work-experience placement in maintenance and service of computer hardware, as well as other duties as required.
• Oakwood Distribution – September 2011 – October 2011
  Contracted as a Warehouse Operative with Oakwood Distribution Ltd, performing multimedia distribution for Tesco Holdings PLC. Duties including:
  • Packing auto-sorted orders for delivery to stores
  • Putaway of labelled products for manual voice-pick
  • Unpacking and sorting store overstock returns, for returning to warehouse stores
• AgeUK Leigh — May 2011 – August 2011
  Volunteering at AgeUK’s Leigh store, though TNG’s Community Task Force programme, to gain experience in:
  • Handling customer requests quickly and efficiently.
  • Loading, packing and storage of stock safely and quickly.
  • Assembly and/or repair of items such as furniture, for sale in the store.
• TNG Community Task Force — May 2011 – August 2011
  Working with Avanta’s Training Network Group (TNG), on the Community Task Force, using the resources and assistance available to locate both new work experience and job opportunities; providing me with the means and skills to take a new, more proactive role in locating permanent employment.

» Education

• Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form —– September 2007 – July 2009
  A/S levels achieved: ICT, Chemistry;
• Rivington & Blackrod High School —– September 2002 – July 2007
  GCSEs achieved: ICT, Engineering, Science, English, Mathematics, History, German;

» References

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