David J. Blezard
34 Riverside Farm Drive, Lee, NH 03824
W: (603) 862-0213; H: (603) 343-1223
E-mail: djb1@cisunix.unh.edu
Objective
To obtain a position presenting new challenges that will allow me to continue my professional development.
Related Positions
Computing Center Administrator, Information Technologist III, Aug. 1994 - Present
Computing and Information Services, University of New Hampshire
- Oversee all daily operations for 300+ publicly-accessible, networked computers, workstations, terminals, and printers in 11 separate locations
- Supervise 2 full-time technical staff and hire, train, and supervise 35 Student Consultants
- Manage annual operating budget and make purchasing recommendations for other departments
- Maintain MacOS, Windows 2000, and Linux computer systems and
AppleShare IP, Mac OS X Server, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Novell Netware servers including installation, administration, and maintenance
- Redesigned and wrote from scratch an in-house AppleShare network access and verification system
- Provide technical assistance to faculty members on using computers and technology in their classroom teaching
- Provided needs assessment and technical support to academic technology projects including design of computer-enhanced classrooms, distance learning via the Internet, and Web-base course materials development
Independent FileMaker Pro Developer, July 1996 - Present
- Design, develop, and implement custom database applications in FileMaker Pro as an independent consultant working to fulfill client needs
- Provide individualized training on FileMaker Pro and custom database solutions
- Fully knowledgeable of FileMaker Pro relational databases, scripting, networking, security, and World Wide Web to database interaction
Instructor, Sept. 1994 - Present
University of New Hampshire,
- Develop and teach a one semester network and systems
administration course
- Teach introductory computer applications courses
- Teach one session computer short courses
- Responsible for all classroom instructions and development of course and testing materials
Graduate Teaching Assistant, June 1992 - May 1994
Zoology Department, University of New Hampshire
- Taught laboratory sections of a number of courses including Ornithology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Introduction to Marine Biology, and Mammology
- Responsibilities ranged from completely independent laboratory instruction to instruction working closely with the senior faculty member
Senior Unix Consultant, May 1993 - Aug. 1994
Computing and Information Services, University of New Hampshire
- Responsible for publicly accessible terminals and printers in three locations
- Hired and supervised 12 to 15 Student Unix Consultants
Image Analysis Laboratory Technician, June 1993 - Aug. 1994
Center for Marine Biology, University of New Hampshire
- Maintained and installed hardware and software for a Macintosh-based image analysis workstation
- Worked closely with faculty members and students providing instruction and assistance in the use of the laboratory equipment
Assistant Senior Unix Consultant, Aug. 1992 - May 1993
Computing and Information Services, University of New Hampshire
Student Unix Consultant, May 1992 - Aug. 1992
Computing and Information Services, University of New Hampshire
Education
M.S. - Zoology, University of New Hampshire, May, 1999
Thesis: Salinity as a refuge from predation in a nudibranch-hydroid relationship within the Great Bay Estuary system
B.A. - Zoology, University of New Hampshire, May, 1992
Minors: Marine Biology, Mathematics
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, University Honors
Related Skills
- Fully versed in Macintosh computers
and software ranging through Mac OS X and G4 systems
- Extensive experience with the installation and use of MS-DOS,
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and IBM PC-compatible computer hardware
- Highly experienced with Unix operating systems including installation and administration of Linux on Intel-based personal computers
- Experienced with the VAX/VMS operating system
- Fully versed with the administration and use of both personal and dedicated AppleShare networking and servers
- Familiar with the installation, use, and main administration tools of Novell Netware 4 and Windows NT 4 networking and servers
- Familiar with the use and administration of TCP/IP-based Internet networking on Macintosh, Windows, and Linux systems
- Highly skilled in the use of all major application software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and AppleWorks
- Working knowledge of and practical programming experience in the AppleScript scripting language and in the C programming under Unix and MS-DOS
- Experienced with HTML development including use of CGI applications and JavaScript coding