RESUME:
August 2003
NAME:
Ronald L. Zastovnik
Phone: 278-2069
Email:mailto:ronz@csufresno.edu
PERSONAL:
Married with two children. Good health.
CREDENTIALS:
A.A. 1968,
B.A. 1970,
Industrial Arts, Electronics, Calif. State University,
Certificate in Data Processing, 1991, from CSUF School of Business. This included courses in systems analysis and Dbase programming.
1999 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows and basic networking.
OBJECTIVES:
I am seeking employment that will fully exercise my skills in micro-computer system design, network design and maintenance, and in different computer operating systems (Windows, Mac, and UNIX/Linux). I am seeking opportunities to plan, design and implement, involved at the decision level, some major projects such as labs, new workstations, servers and networks.
SKILLS:
· Thorough understanding of Windows operating systems and ability to set up for stable and secure operation.
· A basic understanding of Macintosh hardware and operating system.
· Ability to quickly troubleshoot and repair operating system and application problems.
· Good understanding of network hardware and principles.
· Good understanding of Microsoft, and Internet network protocols
· A basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux commands.
· Ability to work with others with design and set up of labs, networks, and other systems
· Familiar with most popular software packages.
· Experience in programming in basic and DBaseIII (Foxpro).
· Knowledge and understanding of computer electronics and specifications.
· Ability to make repairs to hardware.
· Verbal and written communication skills.
· Good rapport with faculty and students.
· Ability to instruct faculty and staff on computer operations.
· Ability to learn new systems, software, and techniques as needed.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
My employment began with the Psychology Department in 1970 as an electronic technician. I designed and built various electronic controls for psychological experiments. I still use those skills when required.
Through the years, my work has provided me with an increasing opportunity to work with computer equipment. My serious programming began in 1980, by writing programs in basic and assembly language for student research projects. I have written an accounting data base program that was used by the Psychology department until the Peoplesoft system went on line. I currently need to program various scripts involved with client-server operation. In addition to programming, I recommended and install computer systems, printers, network printers, and servers to best serve the Psychology Department.
I currently maintain 5 Windows NT and Windows 2000 servers that perform the functions of a computer lab server, Department Web Server, Domain Controller, Terminal Server, Secure FTP access, backup, and file storage for faculty and staff. That maintenance includes security, ease of access by faculty, quick resolution of problems, and keeping abreast of upgrades. I also need to deal with any network issues that arise.
I setup and configure an 18 station computer lab for class instruction and general student use. My configuration of the computers in the lab is so stable at the beginning of the semester that almost no repairs are needed to the systems through the semester.
I also maintain about 50 computers for faculty, and staff. This involves the initial setup, software installation, upgrades, repairs, solving problems, and instruction on their use. Most computers are Windows, but I need to deal with issues on Macs also.
My early experience in electronics gives me the skills for repairing the computer hardware. This includes computer disassembly and assembly, parts replacement, cables, and even occasional repair of computer boards by soldering components.
I have instructed faculty and staff in using Word Perfect Excel, MS-DOS, Lotus, Quattro, Windows, and many other software packages. This instruction is usually one on one, but I have conducted some class type instruction for faculty and staff. Recently a lot of my instruction is by email.
I have used and setup applications on UNIX & Linux systems. I have had experience with UNIX Emacs editor, E-mail configurations, encoding/decoding programs, and uploading and downloading files among UNIX systems.
I have evaluated many time saving and “frustration saving” software applications, macros, and scripts and introduced them to the Psychology Department. I am on a constant quest to find and integrate the best software, hardware and time savings techniques into the computer operations of the Department. I see a need and recommend a solution.
I have designed and now maintain 5 web sites and have become very proficient in web design.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
I am a member of Toastmasters International for the purpose of improving and maintaining my verbal communication skills which are essential in any job.
I have been elected by my peers to many offices in organizations such as president of Toastmasters clubs and chairman of church committees and boards.
PHILOSOPHIES
I believe:
· That any “down time” for any lab, faculty or staff workstation, or server must be kept to an absolute minimum.
· That the inter-connectivity of Windows, Mac, and UNIX systems is crucial on this campus.
· In using existing technologies to get a necessary project working rather than waiting for the perfect solution to come along.
· In designing systems and instructing faculty and staff so they can be free to use computers as a tool without needing to learn the nuts and bolts of computer technology.
· In open and friendly communication among people on campus.
LIKES AND DISLIKES
LIKES
· Working on new projects.
· Working with competent people
· Training people
· Receiving formal training (via workshops, seminars, meetings, etc.)
· Being involved at the decision level with others.
DISLIKES
· Having to perform a large amount of work outside of my specialties.
REFERENCES:
Dr. Robert Levine, Chairman, CSUF Psychology Dept., 1996
Dr. David Basden,
CSUF