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July 2014 - Present - Remote

https://github.com/mazaclub

mazaclub ports and develops multiplatform applications & build systems for cryptocurrency development teams.

• Build docker based multi-blockchain services and CI/CD network for developers’ needs

• Operate multi-cloud based development network, VPN access

• Automate & tune build processes to reduce build times

• Package & Release & manual QA python applications & supporting modules - own manual QA process to build trust with clients

Tech Stack: Linux Docker Bash git github gitlab Bitcoin mysql python nginx Electrum Rancher kubernetes jenkins cjdns VMware ESXi macOS Windows powershell debian ubuntu nixOS AWS VPC EBS Route53

June 2014 - December 2018 - Remote

https://github.com/mazacoin

MAZA is a public blockchain, launched in 2014. I became involved as part of a community based revitalization effort

• Led hard fork to ensure security of process for 1st community release of mazacoin

• Organized Community channels for discussion & development work

• Developed various tools and docker images to support volunteer services operators

• Acted as release engineer to help guide engineers towards best known bitcoin development practices

• Built existing website to reduce vulnerability footprint and permit github PR-based update ability.

Tech Stack: Linux Docker Bash git github Bitcoin mysql PHP sql nginx git github CoreOS AWS VPC EBS Route53

March 2012 - June 2014

• Mined several cryptocurrencies with various technologies. Bitcoin, Litecoin, Maza.

• Ported p2pool and ABE blockexplorer to maza (python applications) to build network support

• Operated maza pay-per-share mining pool to provide alternative to pplns mining

Tech Stack: Linux Docker Bash Bitcoin mysql PHP sql nginx git github CoreOS AWS VPC EBS Route53

2 years

PeopleBrowsr began as a power-user focused Twitter client application, with a superior UI

• As user created position to monitor operations to improve application performance & user satisfaction

• Performed routine maintenance & repair on systems to increase developer’s effectiveness

• Automated direct social media marketing campaigns increasing response rates

2 years

Eclectic cafe in Northern California catering to musicians, artists, and world travelers.

• Brought full coffee service to cafe increasing daily regular business

• Curated Art shows & closed art sales to help sustain cafe through winter months

• Built state-of-the-art virtualized internet cafe with several seats increasing draw & ticket averages

4 years

Supported several small to mid sized businesses with general IT advice, vendor evaluation, and network engineering services.

• Consult clients on IT projects and vendors providing broad analysis and overview

• Engineer multi-site data & telecom networks, liaison with carriers, IT service vendors for clients

• Train employees on basic troubleshooting and operation of networking gear

2 years

Flycast was the #2 Ad serving network next to DoubleClick in the dotcom boom. I built the Network Operations team from myself to a team of 3 which ran the production network from early stage to post-IPO.

• Restored revenue generating systems from near failure guaranteeing completion of funding round

• Led cross-functional engineering teams through complex deployments to meet tight deadlines

• Led strategic initiatives to improve incident and support response processes increasing customer satisfaction

2 years

INTERNOC provided Value Added Reseller services, including full network engineering and implementation, outsourced maintenance, and customer support callcenter for small startup Internet Service Providers

• Grew company to a staff of 5, mentored professional development of team

• Final escalation point for all clients, ensured satisfaction of their client bases

• Provided technical leadership and guidance for INTERNOC team, and clients’ staffs

4 years

Hired on part time, grew position to full time, help grow support department. Held positions as Tech Support Specialist, Network Specialst, and Academic Computing Support Specialist.

• With hiring manager built University’s first Helpdesk and User Support Department

• Responsible for technical oversight of support engineering staff

• Built computer education and training classroom network

Northern Illinois University - English

1 years

University of Texas at San Antonio - English

1 years