David V. Homsher, II
5166 Campbellsport Rd.
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-296-7757
Email: dave at homsher.com

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Skills
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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

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Work Experience
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Silpon Designs, Ltd. (6/03-Present)
Information Technology Department

    * 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).</li>
    * 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)
    * Administered 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)

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Education
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University of Akron
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Communicative Disorders-1996

    * Graduated Cum Laude / University Scholar / National Dean’s List