Projects History
Colorado Owned Bank holding company – This project involved working with various banks and entities within the holding company at locations in Colorado and Wyoming. Performed extensive work with Novell network design, installation and support; Software and user support; Wiring installation and design; WAN troubleshooting and support; Software upgrade roll-outs; General user support.
Lakewood Accounting Firm – Novell file server support and upgrades. Stabilized server and network to where support calls were reduced to emergencies or for routine user maintenance. Trained the office on the use and features of Microsoft Office 4.2 and setup an internal email post office using Microsoft mail workgroup edition. Recently upgraded this client to Windows NT 4.0 Server. This was to prepare for a future second office expansion to another location and office web access and email.
Web Sites – Researched suitable ISPs based upon web design needs. Developed the web site designs, including custom graphics, and navigational menus. Some of the sites have included databases on the back-end which provide the data for an events calendar and a membership listing.
Equipment distributor – Designed the upgrade from a Novell 2.11 file server to a Novell 3.12 server. Worked with the accounting software vendor to coordinate software requirements and settings during the upgrade. On-going upgrade of equipment and user support.
Non-Profit Sports Association – Redesigned member registration to Filemaker Pro and facilitated several upgrades as needs changed. Later upgraded the same database to Microsoft Access for better multi-user capabilities and database integrity. Worked with the client to upgrade accounting system to computer based accounting software. Set up a peer-to-peer network for file and printer sharing. Assisted the client in establishing a web presence for presenting the organization’s information to its current and future members. This information includes Association Directors contact information, event schedules and event results.
Worldwide Corporate Effectiveness Consulting Company – Wiring and file server setup after downsizing of offices to allow for a virtual office environment where the majority of the workers are working from home. Set up a computer to act as a peer-to-peer file server in order to downsize their file server from Novell to Microsoft Windows 95. A direct internet connection via a ISDN line allows for internet calendaring where employees worldwide can enter information about their whereabouts and view the availability and location of others. This replaced a system whereby one employee was responsible for collecting and compiling employee schedules weekly and distributing the employee calendars to all employees.
Law office and Consulate office – Installed wiring in their new headquarters and set up a peer-to-peer network for printer and file sharing. Upgraded computers and software, converted accounting system for Apple II computer to PC based computer.
Auto Finance and Sales – Redesigned the network wiring and computer configuration for optimal performance and reliability. During their high growth period, recommended a line of computers which saved them money in upfront costs while still maintaining quality. Worked with mainframe service vendor on installing direct connection to their out of state network for loan processing. General user support and training and network reconfiguration during high growth and office space expansion.
Various Home-based Offices – Provide support for home based businesses. A few have home peer-to-peer networks with DSL connection to the internet. Support includes general computer and software usability and troubleshooting, hardware upgrades and software upgrades in addition to technology advise. Several now have web pages created using my design services.
Education and Associations
University of Colorado, Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts with Computer Science course work
Course work on Microsoft Windows NT/2000 Server and Microsoft BackOffice Server
Course work in Certified Novell Netware Administration
Member of the European-American Chamber of Commerce
Board Member of the German-American Chamber of Commerce
Active member and past president of various civic and fraternal organizations