Skills and Experience
Summary
Cross-discipline skill set. Linux admin. Technical writer and editor. Instructor, technician, consultant, developer. Instrumentation and controls, process computers, nuclear power plants, and non-destructive testing. Using computers since 1982. Using Linux based systems since 2001 and enjoying technical writing for longer. Small business experience and project management.
Experience
Writing
Technical writer, proofreader, and editor. Wrote and revised maintenance procedures and instructions. Skilled user of templates and style tags. Wrote and revised style guides. Researched administrative and regulatory requirements. Interviewed subject-matter experts. Produced reference guides, job aids, user manuals, and newsletters. Researched and produced lesson plans and training aids. Wrote magazine articles. Ghost writer. Newsletter editor.
Computers
Maintain a Linux based home computer network with VPN and VLANs. Skilled with Slackware, Debian, and CentOS. At home in a terminal window. Proficient with Proxmox (KVM, LXC) and VirtualBox virtualization. Familiar with RAID, DNS, name servers, DHCP, networking, smartmontools, backups, and laptop encryption. Experienced with customization, SSH, VNC, cron, Dokuwiki, and shell scripting. Developed computer-based procedure writing systems.
Management
Procedure conversion project manager. Maintenance planning and scheduling. Small business owner. General contractor while building own house.
Training
Familiar with the systematic approach to training. Taught computer courses. Trained personnel on-the-job.
Maintenance
Familiar with maintenance scheduling and management. Experienced with block diagrams, schematics, wiring, and piping drawings. Performs most home repairs and maintenance.
Miscellaneous
Built own home. Familiar with blueprints, carpentry, wiring, plumbing, hydronic heating, and home maintenance. Skilled with common tools.
Education
- B.S. Electronics
- A.S. Nuclear Engineering Technology
- Certificate Nuclear Instructor Training Program
- Certificate Managerial Excellence Program
- Certificate Small Business Management