Objective

To increase my knowledge of networking, programming in, administration, and securing of computer systems.

Computer Skills

• Linux 1.x-2.x, SGI Irix 5.x-6.x, Sun Solaris, BSDi, FreeBSD, OpenBSD,X11R6, Dos and Windows (3.x,9x,NT,2000) environments, MacOS 7-9, MacOS X, knowledge of Digital Unix
• C++, C, Perl, JAVA, HTML, knowledge of Lisp, Lex, Prolog, Bash, csh, sh, Common Gateway Interface(CGI), PHP, familiar with Pascal, CSS Level 1
• gcc, Borland programming environments, familiar with Metrowerks CodeWarrior
• GNU Common C++, libpcap, knowledge of GTK+, QT
• x86(Intel, AMD, Cyrix), Intel ARM (iPAQ Linux), SGI MIPS, familiar with Macintosh, DEC Alpha, Sun Sparc
• PostgreSQL, Oracle 8.X-9.X,knowledge of MySQL and mSQL
• NFS, Apache, Sendmail, Qmail, Samba, WU-FTPd, WU-IMAP, SSHd, BIND, Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall, Netscape Suitespot Servers, familiar with Apache-SSL
• The GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), WordPerfect, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop

Work Experience

Information Security Analyst, Blackbird Technologies, Incorporated, Herndon, VA. Performs research tasks in various areas pertaining to information security. Designs, develops, tests and documents assorted software tools, including a handheld computer-based prototype 802.11b wireless network security auditing tool.June 2001-Present

Network Security Software Engineer, Counterpane Internet Security, Incorporated, Chantilly, VA . Assisted in the development of Apache web server monitoring software for an internal/proprietary network security tool. Enhanced Free Software intelligence gathering software tools, such as NetGrep. July 2000-December 2000.

Junior Systems Administrator, Autometric, Incorporated, Springfield, VA. Assisted in administration of a 400+ computer network consisting of Sun, SGI, and NT/95/98/Linux/BSD PC Machines. Helped facilitate a conversion from a un*x client network to an NT client network. Troubleshooted hardware and software problems throughout the company. Setup and install Linux and Irix servers for various tasks throughout the company.May 1999-July 2000.

Lab Technician, University Computer and Information Systems (UCIS), George Mason University, Manassas, VA. Monitor student and teaching labs with 30+ computers. Worked with students and professors to resolve user software problems. Tutored individual students and faculty in various software packages. Was responsible for troubleshooting hardware and logistical problems in the labs and Distance Learning classrooms. Performed repairs and installations on desktop computers, notebook computers, printers and networking. August 1998-August 1999.

Webmaster, Knights of Columbus Council #10806, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. Wrote and maintained the web page for the Knights of Columbus George Mason University Council #10806 [http://www.tamos.net/~kofcgmu/]. December 1998-July 2001.

Lab/Teaching Assistant, Transition to Technology (TTT) Program, George Mason University, Manassas, VA. Monitored lab of 30+ computers. Aided students with Metrowerks IDE, GNU C++ compiler, and GNU Debugger. Tutored C++ documentation, syntax, debugging and software development procedures. Assisted in debugging of student algorithms and code. September 1998-January 1999

Systems Administrator, Paul VI High School, Fairfax, VA. Constructed and maintained the Linux based systems at Paul VI High School, including the Web Server System, pawz.paulvi.net. December 1997-January 1999.

Webmaster, Paul VI High School, Fairfax, VA. Wrote and maintained the Paul VI High School World Wide Web Page [http://www.paulvi.net]. 1996-January 1999.

Page, Mary Riley Styles Public Library, Falls Church, VA. Assisted patrons in use of on-line research database software. Shelved books and audio/video materials. 1996 - 1998.

Education

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Expected Date of Graduation: January 2003

Paul VI High School, Fairfax, VA June 1998

Languages and Travel

• Fluent in English and Lithuanian. Knowledge of Russian and Latin.
• Performed simultaneous translation duties at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival June-July 1998.
• Travelled to Lithuania June 1994-July 1994.
• Travelled to Australia December 2000-January 2001.
• Travelled to Italy and the Vatican May 2001-June 2001.
• Travelled to Malta May 2002

Honors/Activities

• Grand Knight, T. James O'Neill-George Mason University Council #10806, Knights of Columbus, Fairfax, VA. 2000-2001
• Deputy Grand Knight, T. James O'Neill-George Mason University Council #10806, Knights of Columbus, Fairfax, VA. 1999-2000
• Panther Press Computer Consultant, Paul VI High School, Fairfax, VA. 1997-98
• Governors Russian Studies Academy, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. July 1997.
• Alumni Award, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. 1998.
• Knights of Columbus Scholarship, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. 1998.
• All District Chorus, Virginia District 11 Choral Directors Association, January 1997 and 1998.
• Chorus Award, Paul VI High School, Fairfax, VA. June 1997.
• Magna Cum Laude, National Latin Exam, American Classical League 1995 and 1998.

References

Available upon request.

Updated Resumes

Available on the World Wide Web at http://www.tamos.net/~fizban/resume/