Operating Systems Administration
- FreeBSD
- Linux (RPM/Debian based)
- HP-UX
- Irix
Programming Languages
- Perl / Mod-Perl
- PHP
- SQL
- JavaScript
- Shell Scripting
- XML/XSLT
Server Administration
- Apache
- Samba
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Qmail
- DNS
Silpon Designs, Ltd. (6/03-Present)
Information Technology Lead
- As part owner in the company, I manage all IT activities.
- Created company website (advertising copy, graphics, markup, and programming).
- Created proprietary customer management system and quote tool.
- Manage servers, laptops, and desktop machines including setup, backups, troubleshooting, and user support.
Independent Consulting (6/04-6/06)
Programmer/Analyst & Systems Administrator
- I offered programming and systems administration work on an off-site, contract basis.
- My expertise lies with open source technologies, especially the "LAMP" tool set (Linux, Apache, MySQL/Postgres, Perl/PHP/Python).
- More information is available at http://dave.homsher.com/business/ossarchitects/
MACtac (5/99-6/04) 4560 Darrow Rd., Stow OH 44224
Ebusiness Coordinator with responsibilities as Lead Internet Architect, Lead Developer and Business Analyst
- Architected/designed single-sign-in system to consolidate websites (mod_Perl, PHP, SOAP)
- Administer 18 company web servers using a load balanced caching web server configuration (HP-UX, Apache, Mod-Perl, PHP, SSL)
- Architected /Produced B2B Consignment/Vendor Managed Inventory application (mod_Perl, Sybase) (https://b2b.mactac.com)
- Designed/Produced custom Aged Inventory Web Application that integrates with backend system (Perl, mod_Perl, Sybase)
- Architected/Produced custom online ordering/web site maintenance system integrated seamlessly into 20-year-old backend system (Perl, mod_Perl, Sybase) (http://www.lltproducts.com)
Enterprise Information Services (3/98-5/99) 20 South Main Street, Suite 2448, Akron OH 44311
Internet Developer
- Worked with clients to create a technology-appropriate internet/intranet presence and e-commerce solution. Focused on database-driven website technology (Perl, PHP, Apache)
- Created kiosks/demos/sales tools (Macromedia Flash, Authorware, HTML, Perl)
- Designed and implemented Intel/Linux server and homogeneous LAN
Cactus Valley Software (2/96-3/98) 80 W. Bowery St. Suite 300B; Akron, OH 44308
Educational Facilitator / Multimedia Programmer
- Created Internet-based training software (graphics and programming)
- Designed and implemented Internet sites and basic e-commerce solutions (HTML, CGI scripting, Shockwave)
- Created Learning Center Design Tool (was highlighted on Macromedia's website)
Education: University of Akron
Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Communicative Disorders-1996
- Graduated Cum Laude / University Scholar / National Dean's List