| Curriculum Vitae - Kevin James Flewitt |
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Home Address - Work Space 140 Carlton St. Suite 1510 Toronto, Ontario Canada M5A 3W7 email: resume@flewitt.com Phone:416 966 4833 |
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Objective
Seeking new opportunities and challenges to further my experience and skill level in Internet and computer technology in general. |
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Technical Qualifications Operating Systems/Applications: DOS, Linux, FreeBSD, BSDI, Novell DOS, Windows, Workgroups for Windows, Windows 95 98 and ME, Windows NT Server 3.51/4.0, Windows 2000 Pro and Server, Bind DNS, Sendmail, Apache Web Server, Internet Information Server, Netscape Commerce Server, Internet Exlporer, Netscape, FTP, Eudora, NewsX and Trumpet newsreaders, FaxBack, Word Perfect, Word Perfect Office, Invision, Pctools, Norton Utilities, Telix, CrossTalk, Procomm, Qmodem, PC Anywhere, Carbon Copy, Close-up, Reachout, PC Support for AS/400, Coordinator, Office Works, Simpc, Novell Netware ELS, 286 2.0A-2.2 & 386 3.0-3.12, cc:Mail, Network Scheduler, Lanspool, QEMM, Turbo Pascal, Basic, Wildcat BBS, Dbase, Lotus, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, Corel Draw, Corel Photo-Paint, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker. Currently programming in PHP and Perl to build web based front end applications linking to SQL databases like Mysql. Hardware: Any Intel based PC, Token Ring, Arcnet, Ethernet, 10base-T, 100 megabit Ethernet TCP/IP Networks, Netware Access Server, Irma, Modems and serial interfaces, dot matrix and laser printers. Employment History Analyst, New Horizon System Solutions, Apr 2005 to Present Located at Pickering NHSS Picore Office, working in a temporary capacity as an analyst, responsibilities included custom building of an Internet Forum based on client's need. Team member of corporate wide migration of accounts from several domains into one. Trouble shooting pre and post migration issues, using tools like Active Directory, Hyena and VNC. Deskside Support Technician, New Horizon System Solutions, May 2003 to February 2005 Located at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, working in a temporary capacity as a Deskside Support Technician, responsibilities include accepting computer trouble tickets via EARS, (a trouble ticket management system) contacting clients and further diagnosing problem, visiting client if necessary, replacing or repairing faulty desktop computer equipment as needed and returning faulty equiplment to depot, rebuilding and maintaining departmental printers, advising clients how to avoid problems regarding roaming profiles, general advice with computer operations, imaging and repairing computers and printers in lab. Internet Presence Provider, Self Employed, January 2001 to Present Self employed as an Internet Presence Provider, managing email and web pages for several business clients in the Toronto area. Administration of Linux web/email servers for myself and other customers with regards to security, backup, logging activities, maillist maintenance are daily responsibilities. Additionally, provide custom email delivery and database assisted web-pages, for my clients, manage local area networks and Microsoft servers as primary responsibilities. I also offer PHP and Perl programming for the production of dynamic database enabled web sites for several clients to keep these skills current. An exercise in PHP and MySql integration was used to create a Formula One Racing pool - f1.flewitt.com Systems Reseacher/Designer/Integrator, for First Media Group, March 2000 to January 2001 Responsibilities and projects included design of network and servers to support Internet Services with the ability to deliver over 500,000 web pages a day. Design, acquisition, assembly of Web servers, chat servers, database servers, DNS and email servers using multiple architectures - including Windows NT and Red Hat Linux. Principal responsibility to create and maintain www.questpersonals.com. Additional responsibilities included planning for expansion of a rapidly growing web site, associated liaison with service providers, plus ongoing network and systems administration management duties. Systems Reseacher/Designer/Integrator, Webmaster for Interactive Media Group, January 1996 to 1998 Responsibilities and projects included, design and custom building of Windows NT server to replace existing WEB server, subsequent integration of Microsoft Internet Information Server to replace Netscape Commerce Server, Perl script processor upgrade and code changes to enable fax response facility on WEB server under Internet Information Server, setup and maintain TCP/IP / Internet links to IMG personnel, cc:Mail integration to Internet mail and installation of proxy server to enable WEB/Internet mail access company-wide, general maintenance and system activity reports for three WEB sites including www.webpersonals.com (currently known as www.lavalife.com); explore Internet technology with respect to audio and video with emphasis on chat engines, audio compression and micro-billing for personals type web sites. Consultant PC/Novell/Internet Milton Systems, September 1994 to January 1996 From September 1994 to January 1996, self employed servicing clients in the Toronto area. Client needs included PC and Novell consulting plus general Internet consulting and training. Projects included maintenance and expansion of 30 node PC/MAC Novell LAN for Westbury National Show Systems, Fax on Demand (FaxBack) installation and maintenance and PC/MAC general support/consulting for Thomson Healthcare Communications, Lantastic installation and support for Action Executive, installation and maintenance of BSDI Web server for BWC Advertising and general support for PC's and Novell LAN at Toronto Legal Copies. PC & Network Support Coordinator, Hay Management Consultants Limited, August 1991 to September 1994 Responsibilities included; support of 75 station Novell local area network from the hardware level to personal configuration of local PC's, support of several shared printer devices using Lanspool, design and expansion of the LAN from 45 to 100 users, integration of UNIX servers into the LAN environment, changing our word processing department to provide DTP services through the Windows environment, general support of all hardware devices from diagnosis to hands on repair. Achievements include Netware 3.12 custom built clone server and subsequent replacement of old Netware 2.15 server. Manager Technical Services, Comsense Inc., May 1990 to May 1991 Responsibilities included; complete design, configuration wiring and installation of over 15 Novell LANs of all varieties from 2 station ELS non dedicated ethernet to a 37 station Netware 386 network with mirrored and duplexed drives on 10base-T wiring; supporting existing LANs via modem; supporting Comsense database application as well as other applications needed by our customers such as Word Perfect and Lotus; diagnosing and repair of hardware and wiring links to file servers; upgrades and reconfiguration of existing LANs for more users and extra printing utility as well as maintaining backup routines were also a major responsibility. Senior Information Centre Analyst, Liquor Control Board of Ontario, October 1989 to May 1990 Responsibilities included installing and administering four Novell Local Area Networks; maintaining hardware and software links between PC's and mainframe as well as AS400; supervise Data Tech maintenance personnel; scheduling and prioritizing maintenance requests; software evaluation; software and hardware consulting for various LCBO departments. Individual achievements included installing LCBO's first 20 station Token Ring, Novell LAN; complete planning and installation of a Token Ring system (over 200 nodes) for the head office of LCBO. Field Technician, DataTech Systems Limited, January 1989 to October 1989 Responsibilities included; hardware troubleshooting and maintenance of over 200 personal computers and peripherals; consulting, supervising and implementation of printer networks and local area networks; software evaluation; and installation and maintenance of PC to mainframe hardware and software communication links. Individual achievements include completion of SIMPC programming course, custom programming of SIMPC and subsequent implementation at LCBO head office. Tour Coordinator, SRO Management, January 1980 to March 1989 Touring management coordinator for numerous internationally-renowned entertainment and theatrical artists and their respective (sometimes very large) entourages. Responsibilities included maintaining interview and personal schedules. Food and beverage management, travel and housing arrangements, customs and immigration procedures, freight forwarding, and daily financial reconciliations. Related training and workshops - Factory training in the complete Compaq line of PC's - Factory training in IBM PS/2 desktop PC's - SIMPC programming - IBM introduction to OS/2 - Token Ring Implementation and Management - Novell Netware System Manager - Novell Netware Service and Support - Novell Netware Operating System Features Review - Novell Netware Advanced System Manager I'm single, born October 10th, 1953 and personal interests include open-wheel motor racing, photography, and motor-cycling. I like to sail when I can and frequently you will find me on the delivery end of a pool cue. |