Technical CV

I've spent many years within Information Technology (IT) as a computer technician and tech professional. With proven capabilities in system building, installation, networking and end user support for hardware and software platforms. As a self-taught individual I have learned many skilled and knowledgable aspects of computers & technology which can be confirmed by other individuals within our industry. Areas of expertise include:

• Computer Servicing & Repair
• Windows Reinstallation
• System Building & Stress Testing
• Testing & Troubleshooting
• Data Backup & Recovery
• Linux Server Administration
• Network Administration
• Network Storage Solutions
• Graphic Design
• Logo Design & Branding
• Business Card Design

Technical Skills

• Operating Systems Windows, Linux (Debian), macOS.
• Software Affinity Designer, .
• Languages HTML5 & CSS3. Basic PHP knowledge.

Currently Learning

Affinity Designer, Publisher & Photo - Statamic CMS, YAML, Advanced macOS. Video Editing

Professional Experience

Staff & IT Administrator Aug 2007 – May 2009
iTaupo (NZ) Ltd. – LogOn Internet Espresso Cafe, Taupo.
I was employed at this Internet Cafe, which was in a very run down state. None of the systems had been upgraded since the business had started to operate, many years before. Closed due to the world-wide recession, the internet cafe was fully upgraded with newer systems, completely rebuilt network and wireless internet access established.

• Customer Service (Cash register, EFTPOS, opening & closing the store.)
• Removed, dismantled obsolete hardware for recycling & disposal.
• Deployed new hardware and operating systems across 10 systems.
• Installed & maintained end-user security software.
• Knolwedgable in establishing a functional internet/cyber cafe with management software.
• Skilled in performing computer optimizations and virus decontaminations

Computer Technician (Freelance)
As a skilled computer technician, I have been fixing and servicing computer systems dating back to when I was teenager, servicing systems ranging Windows 95/98SE to the latest modern Windows 10 from home users to small/home business owners.
Within Taupo, I've establised a very good reputation and name for myself.

• Skilled in providing on-site/remote technical support to end-users & clients.
• Implemented networking components, cabling, and configurations using consumer and enterprise-grade equipment.
• Skilled in Windows installation methods, techniques & providing general support.
• Experienced in Home/SMB Network Attached Storage (NAS) installation & management.
• Proven history of providing quality end-user suppport for both hardware & software.
• Skilled in ADSL2+ & UFB network support.
• Experienced in Wireless Network installation.
• Excellent document and repair system maintained for problems, and remedial actions.
• Successfully diagnosis, troubleshoots and resolves hardware, software and business systems.
• Successfully configured VPN (PTPP, L2TP/IPSec) using a Synology NAS, as a Work/Personal VPN.

Web Designer (Freelance)
As an avid web designer, I've spent many years learning website design and as many aspects of it as I can get into. I run my own Linux "dev server", set up as a LAMP server, it allows me to easily build and construct sites locally without having to upload sites under development to production web servers.

Historically I've worked within phpBB Template groups,

Selected Projects

• myhomepage.nz - this kind of site has seen many iterations, started as a project to learn web design and coding, it ended up being a sperate site of own, useful and accesed by thousands of users a day. As a "link gateway", I've populated it with general usage links, two sides one being NZ and the other side being International orientated. Site loads quick and doesn't cost much to maintain - with no advertising to cover costs.
• Paeroa CSS is a personal project, a personal culmination of my web design knowledge mixed with my understanding of typography. It's a clean, simple but yet effective design, allowing for highly typographical designs such as content orientated blogs and/or CMS software.