Summary of qualifications   top

• Programming Languages
  • C, Perl, Java, VB.NET/ASP.NET, SQL
• Network Support Tools
  • Aprisma Spectrum, Datatek IP-VCON, Enterasys NetSight, custom scripts
• Platforms
  • UNIX/X-Windows, LINUX, Windows XP

Professional experience   top

• Analyst/Communication Design Specialist -- 1998-present: BellSouth Telecommunications, Birmingham, AL
  • Develop programs, scripts, and web applets for network device management. Support and manage deployment of network support tools and associated device databases. Develop detailed technical design specifications for implementation of data networks. Act as consultant and/or subject matter expert. System administrator and webmaster for NT/HTTP servers.
• Network/System Administrator -- 1995-1998: ProSoft Inc. (BellSouth contract), Birmingham, AL
  • Maintain and support HP/UX servers and PCs (PCNFS and X-client software) on proprietary TCP/IP network.
• Instructor -- 1995-1998: University of Alabama at Birmingham CIS Department, Birmingham, AL
  • Design, implement, and maintain networks for laboratory instruction. Teach lab sessions for Networking classes (IPX and TCP/IP) and lectures for computer literacy classes.
• Database Programmer/LAN Manager -- 1990-1993: Ogden Environmental & Energy, San Diego, CA
  • Build applications for environmental data management using C, SQL, and SQR. Design, implement, and maintain local and wide area networks (Netware, Appletalk, DEC Pathworks).
• Technical Support/Computer Operations -- 1987-1990: University of Illinois Computing Services Office, Urbana, IL
  • Provide user support. Monitor mainframe computers (UNIX, VM, VMS) and campus-wide network. Supervise student operators and prepare documentation.
• Teaching Assistant -- 1983-1987: University of Illinois School of Music, Urbana, IL
  • Prepare and teach lectures and lab sessions.

Education   top

• Computer and Information Sciences
  • Master of Science -- 1995: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
• Music Composition
  • Doctor of Musical Arts -- 1989: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
  • Master of Music -- 1985: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
  • Bachelor of Music cum laude -- 1983: University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL

Community activities   top

• Currently serve on boards of Birmingham Art Music Alliance, Birmingham Music Co-operative, and Artburst
• President, Birmingham Art Music Alliance: 2003-2005
• President, Artburst Performance Series: 2001-2003
• Founder/Director, City Stages New Arts Stage: 1999-2003
• President, Birmingham Art Association: 1999-2000
• Director, Birmingham International Improv Festival: 1998
• Vice-President, Birmingham Art Association: 1998-1999
• Co-founder, Birmingham Art Music Alliance: 1995