Chris H. Petrell
708 Blossom Hill Rd.
#126
Los Gatos, Ca
95032
Home (408)353-1159
taz@armory.com http://www.torche.com
Objective: To obtain a position with growth potential utilizing my abilities with
computer software and hardware.
Experience:
1998-Current Space Systems Loral (Contracted through Adecco)
Duties: Unix System Administrator. Maintain/support all functions
for users; backups/restore, manage memory/disk useages remotely, create/delete
accounts, support email, load Solaris/SunOS onto workstations, System Admin
Liaison for special projects: i.e. installation of 30K UPS, transfer of
20+ Unix based servers to the UPS
1995-1998 Lam Research Corp.
Duties: Support and load the NeXT OS (UNIX) via phone, fax, and
in person, including traveling to sites all over the US, Train users about
NeXT and Envision (Lam) Software on Lam’s Chip Etcher machines. Burn EPROM’s,
and PAL’s Test PC hardware, Assist with Engineering projects. Support Alpha
and Beta testing of software and hardware, System Administrator (Sun OS ver 4.1.3)
1993-1995 Mouse Systems Corp. (Contracted through CSC)
Duties: Technical Support via Phone, fax, and E-mail for Mice, Scanners,
and Pen-tablets; Internal computer/network support; BBS maintenance; Document
writing/updating for products; Maintained link with Product development
team for continuous product improvement.
1992 DKS
Duties: Field Technician, Serviced IBM compatible computers and Novell
networks; Software installation and setup.
1991-1992 Discovery Computer
Duties: Field Technician - Assembly, service, and repair of IBM compatible
computers; Software installation, setup and training; Novell Network repair,
installation, and training.
1984-1989 JWE Environmental Architecture
Duties: Computer Aided Design and Drafting; Operations; General office;
Computer repair; Construction.
Certificates: N.I.C.E. (Nextstep Intel Compatibility Expert) Certified Technician
Rainbow Maintenance Course Advanced Alliance Software Training
Education:
College of San Mateo
Major - Computer Science
September 1988 - June 1990
Half Moon Bay High School
Major - General
Graduated June 1986
Skills:
Software: CADD; Word Processing; Telecommunications;
Lotus 123; System Diagnostics Software; Internet software: UNIX E-mail,
WWW browser setup, FTP, Telnet. Web Page Design, HTML.
Operating Systems: DOS (ver 3.1-6.22); Windows (ver 3.0-95);
Windows NT 3.51-4.0 NetWare (ver 3.11 for DOS); SCO UNIX (ver 3.2v4.2/ver 5);
NeXT (UNIX) (ver 3.2-4.2); Linux (ver 1.1.18) Sun OS (ver 4.1.3); Solaris (2.5.1/2.6)
Hardware: Installation and repair of IBM compatible computers;
Sun Spark/Ultra workstations, Many phases of Novell networks, cabling; Hand scanner
installation, conflict solving; Mouse Installation, conflict solving.
Hobbies and Interests:
Designing WWW pages, Most all Internet activities; Play
Ice Hockey; Ride Motorcycles (I run a local Motorcycle club); Backpacking;
Crew Chief in SCCA. (Sports Car Club of America); Boating; Traveling, Model
designing and building. Volunteer with NetDay96, and Habitat for humanity.
References: Available upon request.
(End - Chris Petrell's resume)