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objective
A web design and development position that requires both creative and technical problem-solving skills in a friendly and forward-thinking workplace.
education
Reed College, B.A., 2007.
skills
9 years Linux system administration with emphasis on LAMP web hosting stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP); extensive FreeBSD, Mac OS X, and Windows administration experience.
Fluency in standards-based (X)HTML + CSS web design, emphasizing browser neutrality and accessibility.
Working knowledge of PHP, Perl, Java, and ECMAscript web programming languages and SQL database backends, familiarity with latest languages and frameworks (AJAX, Rails).
Administrative experience with a variety of web applications, including WordPress, Drupal, Mambo, Plone, PmWiki, Blosxom, and MediaWiki.
Expertise with color management and photo editing in Photoshop, background in photography and print media.
Strong background in self-directed project management in private sector consulting.
recent projects
rennfayre.com 2007 2006 2005
  • Developed turnkey volunteer management web application in PHP and MySQL, including web-based administration interface, replacing static HTML calendar to significantly decrease managers' workload and increase volunteer participation.
  • Created original dynamic CSS-based site designs tailored to event themes.
  • Provided email user support to event organizers and volunteers.
  • Trained successor in application functionality to ensure smooth administrative transition.
pcasc.net 2006
  • Delivered bilingual portal site for non-profit built on Plone CMS, replacing previously abandoned site to significantly improve member coordination and public communication.
  • Learned Plone templating framework to create unified site design consistent with organization branding and audience.
  • Implemented page translation management system to improve cross-border coordination with NGOs in Latin America.
  • Trained users in CMS interface and basic HTML usage to enable decentralized content management.
sin.reed.edu 2005 2004
  • Senior system administrator of FreeBSD webserver, OpenBSD NAT firewall, and Slackware Linux streaming audio server.
  • Maintained Apache 1.3 webserver and modules, optimized for security, speed, and stability.
  • Installed, configured, and updated operating system, libraries, and server software; monitored system security; created user accounts and performed regular backups.
  • Assisted with integration of Cosign Kerberos authentication system with existing student web applications.
  • Designed, budgeted, and built new 1U server, assembling from components for high performance at low cost. Redeployed existing hardware with new functionality.
  • Added IMAP user authentication and weighted vote calculation to Jason Meinzer's PHP student body voting app.
  • Installed and maintained open source PmWiki and MediaWiki software for student organizations.
  • Ported Student Senate site design by Tony Moreno to PmWiki template engine.
computer user services 2005 2004 2003
  • bradford campus manager — Designed comprehensive end-user web interface for Network Access Control system, including Windows-specific security documentation. Provided TIS with detailed cross-platform user testing during sitewide installation.
  • windows boot camp — Planned Windows Boot Camp procedure for sanitizing and patching incoming students' Windows computers, created bootable utility CD-ROMs and wrote help documentation, dramatically reducing volume of malicious network traffic over previous year.
  • Prototyped OS-detecting web interface to Netreg network authentication system, in concert with 2004 Windows Boot Camp.
  • Developed and documented method of unattended pre-configured Windows XP installation, improving previous Ghost-based deployment by increasing standardization and significantly reducing effort of supporting new hardware configurations. CUS wiki page documenting procedure described by successor Michael Richardson as “quite possibly the greatest page on this wiki.”
  • Performed comprehensive testing of Windows XP Service Pack 2 Beta for compatibility with existing hardware and software, ensuring smooth campuswide deployment.
  • Developed and packaged for distribution a preconfigured version of Mozilla Thunderbird, including customized new account creation wizard; prepared similar custom installation routines for Symantec Antivirus and Office XP.
interests
Bicycle touring, commuting, repair, and advocacy.
Backpacking, hiking, camping, rock climbing.
Gardening with permaculture principles.
Black and white photography.
valid xhtml | css
Printed from original XHTML version at http://daniel.toman.org/portfolio/resume/