Resume

Paul Lyon
pmlyon@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a company that will benefit from both my excellent software and operating system trouble shooting and outstanding communication skills in a fast paced environment.
ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Designed and wrote a program that reconciled deposits at a corporate level.
  • Developed a web site using PHP and MySQL.
  • Wrote a script that allowed a DNS server to maintain its own records.
  • Tested and debugged API for a payroll system.
  • Utilized the Windows Kernel Debugger to determine where Windows was crashing.
  • Implemented a Linux Web Server running Apache 1.3 and 2.0.
  • Built a custom computer system and installed Linux for development purposes.
EXPERIENCE
Milwaukee PC - Menomonee Falls Location Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Assistant Manager and Computer Technician August 2003
  • Participated in a team to complete large system orders.
  • Wrote a shell script to automatically backup and upload critical data from my workstation.
  • Trained employees to complete specific sales transactions.
  • Diagnosed computer related problems efficiently.
  • Aided in debugging software applications vital to the productivity of 250 employees.
  • Administered two DNS servers.
  • Collaborated well with other programmers to solve problems.
Milwaukee PC - Delafield Location Delafield, Wisconsin
Sales Representative September 2002 to May 2003
  • Worked as a team with ten other individuals to meet the demand of 250 computer systems.
  • Customized computer systems for customers to meet their specific needs.
  • Handled large sales transactions on a daily basis.
ACS Computers Waukesha, Wisconsin
Computer Technician October 2001 to August 2002
  • Preserved a productive and prosperous business while the president was on leave.
  • Clearly communicated problems and needs of a system that was in for service.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse.
SKILLS
  • Outstanding trouble shooting skills–computer hardware and software
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with internal and external customers
  • Goal oriented–finish tasks on time and on budget
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
EDUCATION
Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, Wisconsin
  • Attended classes on Psychology, C++, Linux, Java, Visual Basic .NET and Accounting.
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of a Linux Cluster for the Electronics Club.
Waukesha North High School Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Completed Cisco One through Four.