Cymen Vig
cymenvig@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
* To obtain or create a position that is focused on building software solutions to the interface between clients and service providers.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
* Designed and implemented a complete network infrastructure for a Chicago-based high-end home hardware distributor (Ironmonger) that provided Internet access and a local server that hosted a complete business system.  Ongoing maintenance.
* Designed a complete wireless network with multiple nodes for a Chicago educational institute with a strong emphasis on cost effectiveness.
* Designed and implemented a firewall and email server for the above education institute that provided access to email via web browser and secured IMAP with multiple domain support.
* Designed and implemented business logic for an e-commerce website that entailed PHP web scripting and SQL database creation.
* Designed and implemented Lotus Domino/Notes server for sales force team at Daubert Industries. Objective was to improve sales force communication using a contact management database along with email. 
* Implemented and customized a Lotus Domino contact management database for a national fire protection corporation.  Significant modifications to the source code of the database were made to provide Palm Pilot integration, numerous product modifications, and several enhancements.
* Designed and implemented a replacement Lotus Domino server and a new firewall for a synagogue including a complete internet access configuration for all desktops and migration of server data.  Servers run RedHat Linux and FreeBSD.
* Wrote a web interface that condensed proprietary status pages from 15-20 servers to provide a single availability monitoring location. Re-factored solution to provide overview of disk array subsystems for another cluster of ~20 servers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Technical support and ongoing maintenance of PC desktop hardware and software including OS/2, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Linux and desktop applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Lotus Notes.
* Administration and implementation of Ethernet networks including wireless bridges, switches, and cable making and testing.
* Experience with numerous programming languages including JavaScript, PHP, C, C++, and Java.
* Administration and implementation of UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems including RedHat Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and the related networking services providing DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, and NFS.
* Experience with shell scripting on UNIX and UNIX-like servers to perform system administration tasks.
* Administration and implementation of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems including NT, 2000, and 2003.
* Administration and implementation of SQL software including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MS SQL.
* Administration and implementation of web server software with a focus on Apache and bundled scripting languages.
* Experience with implementation of internet connectivity including firewall technology, DNS, NAT, and HTTP caching software.
* Experience with creating documentation and records of technology implementation and maintenance.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Berbee Information Networks Corporation: LTE (Winter break: 12/2006-1/2007)
Berbee Information Networks Corporation: LTE (Summer break: 5/2006-8/2006)
Berbee Information Networks Corporation: NOC Analyst (2/2005-1/2006)
Berbee Information Networks Corporation: NOC Intern (9/2004-2/2005)
Swiss Colony: Network Operations Intern (Summer break: 2004)
Swiss Colony: PC Programming Intern (Summer break: 2003)
Applied Visions, LLC: Programmer/Analyst (1997-2002)

EDUCATION
UW-Madison, Computer Sciences B.S., 1/2006-present
Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI, 2002-2004 (60 college parallel credits, Dean's List)
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 1997-1998