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Unix/Linux-related training or technical writing in any field.
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UNIX, Linux, Java, scripting,
author, teacher, trainer, audio, sound, design,
typography, MSCS degree
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| Employment in Computing |
Over 25 years computing-related experience.
Mainly self-taught (fast learner) with MSCS (Masters degree, Computer Science).
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Self-Employed Technical Writer, Editor
(12/1999-present, 10/1998-3/1999 and 7/1996-6/1997).
Revising my books on Unix and Linux; writing and editing documentation on
Java and web services;
writing monthly Linux Magazine
"Power Tools" column; consultant at
MicroVector.
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Senior Information Specialist
for Scriptics Corporation (now part of
Interwoven)
(6/1999-11/1999).
Wrote documentation, developed courses on
Tcl/Tk
and related tools.
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Writer, Webmaster, Programmer
for O'Reilly Media
(1/1991-6/1996).
Staff writer, author/co-author of six books about
UNIX, email, Internet services.
Webmaster and server administrator: maintained NCSA server, HTML pages, CGI
scripts, FTP and email services, scripts and databases to drive early
O'Reilly web services.
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Help Desk Consultant in UNIX and VMS
for Syracuse University
(1/1989-12/1990).
Supported thousands of student and faculty users.
Designed support tracking and help system with scripts and email.
Wrote user documentation.
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Technical Writer
for
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center
(1/1988-1/1989).
Wrote user documentation and training materials for scientists and researchers.
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Course Developer and Instructor
for Tektronix, Inc.
(6/1983-12/1987).
Designed and taught courses on UNIX and C Programming for employees at
all levels (technical, non-technical) of Fortune 500 electronic equipment
manufacturer.
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Student Co-Op Programmer
at NAVELEX, Mare Island Shipyard, Vallejo, CA (1980).
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| Related Skills |
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Communication:
Author/co-author of seven books on UNIX, Internet and Java.
Trainer, course developer for UNIX, C, email.
Help desk consultant in UNIX and VMS.
Technical writer.
Radio announcer (part time).
Outgoing; enjoys work with people.
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Design:
interest and/or experience in art and design,
typography, print publishing, photography.
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| Education |
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