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Curriculum Vitae

Technical Skills

  • Hardware Vendors: Cisco, Meraki, DELL, EMC, DataDomain, HP, Juniper, Aerohive, Foundry, Endian, AXIA, Telos, Omnia, Harris, AudioScience, AMX, Crestron, Belden, Neutrik, Yamaha, ElectroVoice, Behringer, Mackie, DBX, DigiDesign, Roland, Polycom, Grass Valley, Canon, Sony, Lowell, and more…
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, Windows XP, 7, 8.1, Windows Hyper-V Server, Proxmox Hypervisor, Debian Linux, CentOS, RedHat, SUSE, Android OS, Apple OSX, Cisco IOS, VxWorks.
  • Storage Technologies: AWS S3, Glacier, OpenFiler, FreeNas, iSCSI, SANs, FibreChannel, InfiniBand, RAID, SCSI, LUKS, BitLocker.
  • Network Services: TCP/IP, VLANs, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMB, LDAP,  NFS, DFS, H.323, SIP, SSH, SNMP, Exim, GIT, Apache, Nginx, MySQL, NetBackup, OpenVPN, SharePoint, Forefront, Amazon EC2, CDNs.
  • Security Tools: Nessus, Nagios, Zabbix, SCCM, GotoAssist, Cacti, CircuitWerkes, OpenManage, SpiceWorks, Puppet, WireShark, Armitage, Global Strike, OpenVAS, Snorby, OSSEC, Greenbone, Gamin, Tripwire, Fail2Ban.
  • OPSEC: PCI, SCAP, NIST, FIPS, IEEE, DISA STIG, ISO/IEC, CERT, MS-ISAC, ISOC, Infrastructure Security, Social Engineering, Incident Response Planning, Risk Management and Disaster Recovery.
  • Development: Full Stack Familiarity, Data Modeling, API’s, HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, ActionScript, SQL, C, C#, JAVA, JSON, AMX Netlinx2.
  • Content Creation Software: Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, InDesign, Audition, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office Suite,  Eclipse IDE, AutoCAD.
  • Electronics: Antenna Theory, Radio Propagation, Semiconductors, SOCs, PLCs, Automation, Test Equipment, Electronic Circuits, MultiMedia Intergration.

Work Experience

Senior Computer Specialist / Broadcast Engineer – October 2008 – Present
WUCF-FM – University of Central Florida

  • Developed a custom script using LogParser that processes all streaming logfiles for SoundExchange.
  • Installed and configured a managed gigabit ethernet infrastructure with LACP and Fibre Uplinks.
  • Increased online stream availability and quality, almost doubling online listenership every year.
  • Implemented a PAD/PSD metadata system that integrates the station’s ENCO DAD Automation system into all streams, on-air broadcasts and live website playlist.
  • Integrated a networked storage and backup solution that supports deduplication, guarantees data redundancy, availability and disaster recovery. Increased storage capacity and throughput ten-fold.
  • Upgraded all of the station’s computer systems to meet current usability and security standards.
  • Developed web applications such as a live playlist, online donation tracking system and an RSS parser.
  • Configured and monitored all servers, workstations, data networks, and broadcast systems.
  • Assist users with the operation of station’s equipment.

AudioVisual Specialist / Classroom Support – November 2007 – Present
Office Of Instructional Resources – University Of Central Florida

  • Provided guidance and technical assistance for instructors utilizing distance learning, videoconferencing and lecture capture systems.
  • Monitored online video conferencing activities with sites across the globe.
  • Responsible of ensuring all distance learning classroom equipment is in working conditions.

Web Developer – Voluntary –  2007
Puerto Rico Speleological Society – Sepri.org – San Juan, PR

  • Designed and maintained the organizations web portal using Joomla Content Management System.
  • Researched and endorsed the purchase of video, lighting and multimedia equipment.

Web Developer – January 2006 – May 2007
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus – Mayaguez, PR

  • Maintained and enhanced two “Food Science and Technology” dynamic websites.
  • Provided technical support for most electronic devices such as printers, videoconferencing equipment, computers, audio systems, computer networks, software, etc.

Engineering Internship May 2005 – August 2006
“Partnership for Space Science Education and Research” NASA – Mayaguez, PR

  • Designed and maintained the program’s website “http://passer.ece.uprm.edu”, a WebCT course and an online feedback database to gather data from previous program participants.
  • Developed and installed several interactive multimedia systems for the UPRM Planetarium, including:
    • Two interactive kiosks with custom software and hardware designed for children.
    • Two large displays and a video server that updates content automatically from the internet.
    • Installation of a wired network for servers and a wireless network for users.
    • Updates to the museum area such as displays, electrical wiring, lighting, posters.

Teacher Assistant – January 2005- December 2005
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus – Mayaguez, PR

  • Instructor of an “Instructional Multimedia Design” Lab. (creating educative posters, websites, weblogs, videos, and audio)
  • Assistant in “Institute for the Development of Online Teaching and Learning” (IDEAL) seminars.

Computer Technician Freelance – 2001 – 2003
Totti & Rodriguez Diaz Law Office, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

  • Entrusted with re-organizing and moving legal case files within the organization.
  • In charge of performing and verifying Novell File server backups.
  • Networked workstations routine maintenance and hardware repairs.

Education

I studied Computer Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus before transferring to the Digital Media – Digital Interactive Systems program of the University of Central Florida. I am also constantly learning about new technologies, tools and techniques in order to stay current and competitive in the tech industry.

University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL  – 2007
Digital Media – Digital Interactive Systems Track, Computer Science Minor

University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez, PR – 2003 – 2007
Computer Engineering  – Software Track

Languages

  • Bi-Lingual / Bi-Cultural English and Spanish (Oral and Written)

Studied Topics: 

Assembling Digital Media, Audiovisual Educational Methods, Audio and Video Editing, Color Theory, Computer Ethics, Design Processes, Digital Media Production, e-Commerce, Project Budgeting, Story-boarding, User Centered Design, Visual Language, Writing for Digital Media, Advanced Programming, Algorithm Programming, Computer Logic, Data Structures, Engineering Graphics, Relational Databases, Network Security, Software Engineering, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry Engineering Mechanics Physics, Geology, Remote Sensing, Advanced English, Advanced Spanish, Art history, Economics, Interpersonal Communications,Humanities, Human Growth and Development, Music Fundamentals, History, Swimming, Weight Lifting, Speleology, Cave Rescue, First Aid, CPR, Orienteering, Emergency Management, Amateur Radio, and more…

Licenses and Certifications

  • Computer Technical Support Certification – Brainbench, Inc.
  • Technician level Licensed Amateur Radio Operator – Federal Communications Commission  call sign: KJ4WPY
  • Math Fundamentals Certification – Brainbench, Inc.
  • Adult CPR/AED Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – American Red Cross
  • Basic First Aid – American Red Cross
  • Cave Rescue Operations and Management, Level I – National Cave Rescue Commission
  • Master Written Spanish Certification – Brainbench, Inc.

Events Recently Attended

Whenever possible, I like to attend conventions and public gatherings to learn about what’s new and to get inspired by like minded people. Below are some of the major recent events attended.