Eric Smoker
3326 Wyoming Blvd. NE apt. #301-Albuquerque, NM 87111 – eric@smokertech.com – (505)508-6075
OBJECTIVE: Seeking any gainful employment in my new residence of Albuquerque, NM. Would prefer full time employment but open to contract work.
Relevant Skills & Proficiencies
OS Specializations: Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), Windows (All)
Technology Specializations: Apache/MySQL/PHP; Linux HA/virtual server/load balancing; IIS/Exchange/MSSQL; firewall/IDS/security policy; capacity planning; network design; IP services (e.g., DNS, HTTP, DHCP, SMTP/POP3/IMAP,NFS); virtualization (VMWare); OpenVPN; PC & server hardware repair
Languages: PHP, Perl, SQL, sh/bash
Current Software Used: Apache HTTP/Tomcat; PHP; MySQL; PostgresSQL; Qmail; SpamAssassin; QPSMTP; IPSec; OpenVPN; Netfilter; Pacemaker,Corosync; Webmin; Drupal CMS; MS-Office
Non-Technical Skills: Independent; tactful; courteous; enjoys difficult technical challenges; proficient in written and verbal English; knowledge retention; project management and attention/memory for multiple details and procedures.
Professional Experience
Owner June 2008 – July 2016
SmokerTech Computing Portsmouth, OH
Sole proprietor of business specializing in small business computing. Support various local companies in all aspects of computing. Types of businesses supported include doctors, lawyers, pharmacies, insurance companies, light manufacturers, non-profit organizations and politicians. Work on private personal computers as time allows. Developed Linux server farm to host websites, email, online backup and other Internet services to support customers.
Systems Engineer Aug. 2005 - June 2008
Silver Lining Computer Engineering Portsmouth, OH
Partner, Vice President and General Manager of company specializing in small business computing support. Supported various companies in all aspects of computing. Particular emphasis was placed on supporting pharmacies.
Network Engineer Dec. 2001 – Aug. 2005
Sciotowireless Portsmouth, OH
Converted companies Microsoft Servers to Linux servers. Administered and maintained said servers. Provided customer support for wireless network connectivity, LAN management/development and developed web sites.
EDUCATION:
88 weeks classroom training in electronics and sonar systems.
Graduate, Raton High School Raton, NM (1976)
