Davrom Consulting Pty Ltd

Name: David Michael Clark

Address: PO Box 1644, Sunnybank Hills, 4109

Telephone: (07) 0418-763124 b/h

Date of Birth: 26th May 1961

Marital Status: Married, two sons.

Interests: Family Quality Time, Church Activities, Personal Computing, Technical and Reference Reading/Writing, Family recreation, Guitar playing, Music, Web page design

Secondary Education: Clairvaux College Christian Brothers

Attained Senior Certificate - 1979
 

Career Objective
 

To obtain a senior management/training/technical appointment within the computer industry in which to utilise my management, communication, training and leadership skills as well as computer skills particularly in the UNIX networking environment.
 

Skill Summary
 

Fourteen years specialisation in UNIX based platforms and related tecnolgies.

General UNIX support exposure to SCO, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Dec Ultrix, Caldera Linux

Extensive experience in UNIX networking - TCP/IP, NFS, NetBIOS, PPP, SLIP

Extensive experience in large site project management - design, planning and implemention.

Specialisation in e-mail (internet/intranet) - Sendmail and MMDF

Specialisation in shell environment programming in Bourne/Korn shell.

Instruction of UNIX training courses - authorised SCO and customised courses.

Design and implementation of post-installation maintenance strategies - disaster recovery.

Heavy exposure to serial topologies and LAN technologies.

Exposure to WAN technologes - X.25, Frame Relay, ISDN.

Technical documentation at all level - internal, customer, reseller.

Web page design - HTML

Procedure development and implementation (refining procedures in Quality Assurance environments).

Staff and Client training in Computing/IT technologies.

Preparation and submission of Tender responses

Presently the columnist for the Q&A section of SCO World Magazine.

Written feature articles for SCO World Magazine since 1995 which include SCO Unix Crash Recovery, Shell Programming and Sendmail setup.

Equipment Skills
 

Compaq Servers: (Years 1995-1999)

IBM Netfinity range (Years 1998-2000)

HP NetServer range (Years 1998-2000)

HP Cluster X-Workstations (400)

HP 9000

IBM RS/6000 servers.

Sun Sparc Servers.

NCR Mohawk magnetic tape converter

NCR 770, 1780 & 5070 Automated Tellers

HP HUB Management & HP JetDirect interfaces

Emulex Terminal Server & Emulex NETJet

DEC UNIX server - Ultrix

Stallion Technologies: Complete Serial I/O range (Years 1987-2000)

EasyServerII networking product

Stallion ePipe

SnapGear

NEC PC and server range (Years 1982-1994)

NEC XL Astrix (AT&T UNIX) systems

NEC Imaging Hardware - A3/A4 Scanner, A3/A4 Image Printer, Magneto Optical JukeBox

Software Skills
 

Operating Systems:

SCO UNIX - Xenix, OpenServer 5, UnixWare7, OpenUNIX8 (expert level exposure)

RedHat - All Releases

Fedora - All Releases

Linux in general (Debian, Suse, Mandriva)

Caldera OpenLinux

SUN Solaris/SunOS

Microsoft Windows NT - integration with UNIX

Microsft Windows 95/98

AT&T UNIX System V

NEC Astrix System V UNIX

MS DOS

Novell NetWare (minimal exposure)

CPM 2.2

DEC Ultrix

IBM AIX

HP-UX

UNIX Networking Software:

TCP/IP, NFS, LAN Manager Server, SCO VisionFS and SCO AFPS, UUCP, PC TCP, PC NFS, Century Software Products, DEC Pathworks, UNIX/NT inter-connectivity, SCO Tarantella

UNIX Applications:

SCO Professional 2.1, SCO Lyrix 6.0, SCO MS Word 5.0, SCO Vp/ix & SCO Merge, SCO JSB Multiview Desktop, WordPerfect Office 2.0 - 3.1, WordPerfect 4.2 - 5.1, Informix 4.0, NEC ImageWare 3.0, OSFax and VSIFAX (SCO Based)

General Applications:

SUN StarOffice, WordPerfect 5.1, Harvard Graphics 2.3 & 3.0, MS Windows 3.x, 95 & 98, MS Office.

Professional Development
 

2000 - Attained SCO Master ACE
 

1995 - Attained SCO ACE
 

1995 - Attended HP-UX performance tuning.
 

1992 - Atained SCO Authorised Intructor Certificaition
 

1992 - Attended a two (2) day Introduction to HP Ethertwist
 

1991 - Attended a five day SCO "Train the Trainer" course.
 

1991 - Attended a three day NetWare System Manager course.
 

1989 - IM Certificate of Membership:
 

1987 - Attended a three day introduction to SCO Xenix at Automation One in Brisbane.
 

1985 - Attended four day training course in computerised monitoring and maintenance of an on-line automated teller machine/POS terminal network.
 

1984 - Attended a series of marketing courses.
 

Tertiary Studies
 

South Brisbane College of TAFE

Associate Diploma of Business Computing, 1988 - Present

Subjects:

Computer Administration Completed, Credit

Principles of Management Completed, Pass

Introduction to Computer Systems Completed, Honours
 

Summary of Experience
 

In the past fourteen years I have gained a diverse range of experience in installing, operating and supporting a wide range of computer systems - drawing on some experience gained since 1980 as a computer novice. During this time I have endeavoured to develop technical, training and management skills to a high, professional level. Through practical experience I have developed a keen perception for recognising business opportunities and empathy with people of all backgrounds.
 

Personal Abilities and Skills:

Customer Service and Support

High level of Self-Motivation

Leadership and Management

Training and training methodology

Communication and Negotiation Skills

Staff Supervision and Development

Budgeting and Cost Control

Planning and Organisation

These skills together with my energy and enthusiasm for the IT industry, have been the basis of my success to date.
 

Employment History

Date: July 16th, 2001 - Present Day

Company: DAVROM CONSULTING Pty Ltd

Position: Director - Senior UNIX Consultant

On June the 1st 2001, DAVROM CONSULTING Pty Ltd, which was setup by my wife and myself, was launched as a trading company through which I offer my UNIX skills on a consultancy basis. Consulting services in the area of UNIX and related technologies is offered to both the end user and reseller base.

Date: Dec 18th 2000 - July 13th, 2001

Company: McCaffertys Management Pty Ltd

Position: National Network Manager

As the National Network Manager for McCaffertys Australia-wide I am responsible for the UNIX Reservations and Accounts based systems which includes the remote access to the SCO UNIX systems for login and printing.

My responsibilities also extend into some limited setup of Windows NT workstations to access the Citrix servers and I have extensive involvement in all issues concerning coach terminal network/cabling configurations.

Date: Feb 27th 1995 - Dec 15th 2000

Company: IOCOM/MUA Pty Ltd

Position: Senior Technical Consultant
 

As the Senior Technical Consultant in the Queensland team I have been responsible for the general delivery of technical services for the QLD branch. This includes project management/design and implentation, pre and post sales support and general technical consulting.
 

Extensive involvement in the progect management (concept, design, implementation, post sales support) for Primac/Elders UNIX inter-branch communications. Involvement either directly or acting in an advisory capacity for other larger national based customers and resellers.
 

In 1996 and 1997 I was one of a few staff selected to attend SCO Forum where I was able to establish many international industry contacts and obtain the latest information on technical product directions and developments. I was nominated to work with the SCO Beta release prgram for SCO UnixWare7.
 

I have acted as the UNIX "postmaster" for MUA's internal UNIX e-mail system since 1995 and have functioned in a product testing/qualification capacity for our product range on a national basis. This includes products such as the non-stop clustering offerings and branch interconnectivity solutions.
 

Date: December 1991 - Feb 1995

Company: AMS Australia Pty Ltd (Brisbane Branch)

Position: Senior Support Consultant
 

My primary role at AMS Brisbane was in pre/post sales installation and support of SCO Unix/Xenix sites. I acted as the backup support consultant for our SUN and HP-UX sites.
 

My Responsibilities included:
 

Full documentation of all LAN issues involving individual sites. Both for AMS and TAFE.

Writing and installation of Unix UUCP management utilities for effective monitoring of remote sites.

Unix training (Introduction & Admin).

UUCP & MMDF Internal Mail.

TAFE Unix sites - helping ensure that the on-going Facilities Management for these sites was maintained and assisting in the allocation of resources.

Company: AMS Australia Pty Ltd (Victorian Branch)

Position: Senior Support Consultant
 

From December 1991 - July 1992 I was worked at the AMS Victoria branch. My responsibilities included :
 

Involvement in all LAN issues regardless of platform.

Incorporating/Interfacing Unix LANs and with Novell Netware

Maintenance WAN connection to the Brisbane Head Office via ISDN links

SCO Unix and MS DOS training for clients.

Liaising with suppliers to ensure sales staff were aware of Unix LAN solution development.

Primary investigations and testing of DOS PC printing via ethernet from a Unix server.

Identify Unix prospects and assist account managers to gain access to the targeted accounts (Government & Corporate).

Assisting with X25 gateway products in allowing remote site access to central based SCO Unix server.

Date: October 1990 - December 1992

Company: NEC ISA Pty Ltd

Position: System Support Engineer
 

My role was to provide NEC dealers and Strategic account personnel with technical services based around NEC hardware. My responsibilities included:
 

SCO Unix Administration and SCO System V Introduction training for dealers and end users.

Advising on configuration of SCO solutions for NEC dealers and strategic account personnel.

Preparation of Tender responses concerning SCO software and NEC hardware solutions.

Assisting the field service division with Unix/Xenix related hard/software analysis.

Sourcing and quality testing of third party products for incorporation with NEC solutions.

Writing of shell script programs to assist with better Unix/Xenix system management.

Documenting of technical information concerning hardware solutions indicating recommendations.

Initial preparation of PC's for strategic account sales.

Designing and conducting of sales seminars on SCO Unix/ODT for dealer sales representatives.

Providing Unix network consultancy to authorised dealers and strategic account personnel.

Identifying possible sources of additional revenue for dealers/strategic account representatives.

Date: February 12th, 1990 - September 30th, 1990

Company: Release4 Pty Ltd (Formerly Q_unix)

Position: Systems Support Engineer
 

My primary role at Release4 was to provide technical support for all software products marketed by the company. I was also responsible for the conducting SCO authorised courses.
 

Release4 had two other offices located in Sydney and Melbourne and I was responsible for the UUCP link and WordPerfect Office link between the three states. This included the daily transfer of internal data files.
 

I was appointed to an administrative role which included support team procedure implementation and the cataloguing of technical support software, SCO update supplements and support documentation.
 

Date: October 1987 - February 1990

Company: Kaye and Associates Pty Ltd

Position: Technical Support Manager
 

My main responsibilities included:
 

Administration and supervision of the department to ensure efficient operations.

Direct support for all SCO Xenix sites.

Maintain client contact with updates on Unix/Xenix developments and related hardware.

Write shell scripts to assist clients with easier system administration.

Maintain the in-house Xenix system.

Provide consultancy and support to sales staff.

Allocate incoming jobs to relevant support personnel.

Administer company car fleet.

Assist in preparation of tenders.

Date: February 1983 - October 1987

Company: Financial Systems Pty Ltd

Position: Automated Teller Machines Office
 

Responsible for duties including:
 

Daily maintenance of ledger system by way of "Control Card" balancing and daily processing through the QTCU Prime computer mainframe.

Diagnostic checks.

Monitoring of machines via Tandem Network terminals.

Card and transaction inquiries.

Date: February 1980 - February 1983

Company: Queensland Teachers Credit Union Pty Ltd

Position: Automated Teller Machines Officer
 

During my three years in this position I gained experience in:
 

ATM clearance work on site and after hours and weekend attendance to ATM breakdowns.

Settlement reports and ledger balancing.

Cash sorting and cash flow.

Investigating and verifying member claims for funds not received.

Processing computer tapes to produce transaction reports.

Balancing and posting customer transactions using various programs on the Prime mainframe.

References
 

References are available on request.

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