Joseph M. Wright

1916 Carlton Avenue NE ▪ Grand Rapids, MI 49505 ▪ (616) 365-0727▪ joe@joewright.org

A multitalented Unix developer/administrator with proven skill in analysis, optimization, project leadership and communication

Summary of Qualifications
▪ Seven years experience in development and systems integration using Perl and C.
▪ Seven years experience in Unix administration and shell scripting.
▪ Experienced in web development using HTML and CGI.
▪ Highly trained and skilled in communications: writing, speaking and training.
▪ Currently studying Ruby, Apache, internationalization/localization, Japanese

Technical Skills
Languages: Perl, C, SQL, Unix shell (csh and ksh), Ruby, HTML, CGI
Operating Systems: Unix (FreeBSD, Solaris, Linux), Windows 3.1 - XP, VMS
Applications: vi, Veritas Netbackup, Microsoft Office, Apache
Networking: TCP/IP, Novell Netware 4.11, Telnet/SSH/FTP/SCP, NFS
Database: Database: Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, Ingres, Perl DBI, Ruby DBI
Hardware: Windows/Intel desktops and servers, Sun Sparc, DEC VAX
Business and other skills: Project management, public speaking, technical writing, technical training, hardware and software installation.

Certifications
▪ University of Minnesota Unix/C/C++ Certificate, 1999
▪ CompTIA A+ Certified Technician, 1998
▪ Certified Novell Administrator (IntranetWare/NetWare 4.11), 1998

Professional Experience

Developer - Priority Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan (consultant through H/P Technologies)
March 2006 - September 2006

Refactored and modified reporting system to remove old libraries and follow new appearance standards. Converted Perl CGI programs to use new (internal) libraries and run under mod_perl.

Systems Analyst - EDS, Lansing, Michigan (consultant through eclaro)
December 2005 – March 2006

Analyzed business and technical requirements for customer Medicaid management system, modified existing (C, PL/SQL, Oracle) system as needed to fulfill requirements.

Senior Developer/Unix Administrator - BT (formerly Control Data Systems), Arden Hills, Minnesota
November 1999-November 2006

Maintained, expanded and optimized daily and monthly reporting system. Administered Solaris, Linux and NT servers. Developed tools (in Perl) for system administration and reporting. Wrote Perl and shell scripts for managing Netbackup system. Served as intranet webmaster and second level support. Trained new administrators.
▪ Led large mission-critical intranet development project (CGI interface between browser-based monitoring tool and Vantive database); did most of the design and coding (using Perl and C); provided training and support for the users of the application; maintained and extended application as needed.
▪ Twice developed new methods of processing reports which cut delivery time in half.

Systems/Support Analyst - Guidant CPI, Shoreview, Minnesota
(Consultant through Euler Solutions)
March 1999-November 1999

Supported internal users of a customer tracking database. Performed user administration and troubleshooting of the database system (Ingres). Wrote C, Perl, ksh, SQL and Ingres Report Writer code for generating customer reports.
▪ Created and generated ad-hoc reports under tight deadlines.
▪ Developed migration and test plans for transfer of data between databases.

Computer Operator/Help Desk Analyst - DCA Inc., Hopkins, Minnesota
January-March 1999

Provided support for 50+ users in a mixed Windows 95/NT/UNIX/VMS environment. Diagnosed and resolved PC and network problems, both hardware and software related. Performed basic user administration with Windows NT and AIX.

Technical Support Supervisor -- Futurist Computers, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
August 1998-December 1998

Supported end users of the company's products through telephone diagnosis and resolution of hardware and Windows 95/98 problems. Researched recurrent hardware and software problems and presented solutions for use in phone support.

Pastor -- Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, Cambridge, Minnesota        
August 1997-July 1998

Pastor -- St. John Ev. Luth. Church, Boyd, Minnesota
July 1995-August 1997

Pastor -- Living Water Ev. Luth. Church, Dawson, Minnesota
July 1995-August 1997

Developed and practiced the skills of logical understanding and analysis; preparing and delivering clear presentations in oral and written form; public speaking with clarity and enthusiasm; and setting, planning and achieving both short and long term goals.

Education

Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan

University of Minnesota Unix/C/C++ Certificate Program
September 1998 - April 1999

Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin
Master of Divinity (Graduated May 1995, Magna cum Laude)

Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts (Graduated May 1991, Magna cum Laude)

Keywords: Unix Administrator, Unix Developer, Perl Programmer, Perl Developer, Senior Programmer, Applications Developer, Lisp