RESUME

PERSONAL

Scott Ryan Walde
302 115th Street East
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 2E4

Phone: (306) 221-7393
E-mail: 

SKILLS

• Computer hardware and software troubleshooting and repair
• Good understanding of ethernet and TCP/IP networking
• Linux/Unix system administration including file servers, internet firewalls/proxies, mail servers, web/ftp servers, DNS servers, and database servers.
• Have programmed computers since 1981. Currently programming in Perl (including CGI), PHP and SPIN. Have programmed in BASIC (many varieties), C, Pascal, 6502, 6809, 8085 and Z80.
• Experience with virtualization using VMWare ESXi and VMWare Server
• Ability to learn new technical skills quickly when needed
• A creative thinker. I thrive on solving problems
• Background in electronics design

WORK EXPERIENCE

January 2007 to Present - Technologist - Media Group, Saskatoon, SK.

• Build, maintain, and operate an SD Fly Pack 3 camera mobile production facility for location TV production
• Programmed software to generate on-screen clock and score graphics for live TV sports productions
• Design, build, and install Parallax Propeller based controllers for museum installations.  The custom controllers use RS232, DMX, and dry contacts connected to lighting controllers, video players and projectors, motion detectors, and pushbuttons to provide immersive multimedia experiences.
• Maintain a variety of physical and virtual servers -- both Windows and Linux
• Maintain a network of approximately 50 devices (Includes servers, workstations, VM hosts, storage, printers, wireless access points, and specialized video production devices)
• Programmed and maintain custom software to manage the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education's Educational Video Duplication Service.  This software includes an online "shopping cart" system, complete record management and report generation, as well as fully automated manufacturing of custom DVD orders and semi-automated production of VHS tape orders.

1995 to Present - Self employed as Walde Technology, Saskatoon, SK.

• Design and installation of networks, firewalls and servers
• Analysis, design and programming custom CGI scripts for customers
• Network and server support with emphasis on Linux systems

1996 to June 2006 - Computer Technologist - Davidson School Division, SK.

• Built and maintained a wide area network eventually consisting of six sites with 12 Linux servers and about 200 Windows workstations
• Did presentations on technology at teachers' inservices
• Occasionally taught classes on photo and video editing

January 1995 to October 1999 - Service Manager/Network Administrator C:\ Prompt Computer Systems Inc./ Media Group, Saskatoon, SK.

• Trained and supervised service technicians in a service-oriented retail computer store. Built and repaired computers for customers and for internal use.
• Built and maintained a network consisting of Linux/SAMBA file servers, a Linux internet firewall, and approximately 30 stations consisting of DOS/Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Macintosh, and Linux machines. This network served C:\ Prompt (a computer store), Media Group (a video post-production facility), H.T.Media Ltd. (a new media company), Downstream Pictures (a TV/Film production company), eClipse Video Technologies (makers of broadcast-quality video editing computers), and Start Productions (a TV/Film producer.)
• Set up Linux-based internet firewall/proxy servers for several customers.
• Maintained an AT&T Merlin Legend phone system (10 lines, 30 extensions)

April 1990 to January 1992 - Salesperson/Computer Marketing Specialist - Tandy Business Products/Radio Shack, Saskatoon, SK

• Selling and supporting computer systems and consumer electronics.

Other jobs I have held include short order cook, sound and lighting technician, production assistant, mail sorter, data entry clerk, intercom installer, camera salesperson, and counselor at summer Bible camp.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

January 1997 to present - Acting President, Saskatoon Linux Group

• Planning meetings and social events.
• Presenting topical tutorials
• Maintaining internet mailing list

December 1995 to December 2002 - Sound Technician, Poor Man's Wealth

• Renting, setting up, and operating sound gear for a monthly 'Praise and Worship' night with peak attendance of approx. 3000 people.

EDUCATION

Fall 1992 to Spring 1994 - Industrial Electronics Technology SIAST Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon, SK

• Learned design and troubleshooting of analog and digital electronics systems
• Design project was a 65C02 based, interactively programmable, computerized robotic control system
• Received diploma with 90.5% average
• Received Governor General's Medal
• Received Distinguished Graduate award
• Received Canada Scholarship in Technology
• Received Hewlett-Packard Calculator award

Fall 1994 to Spring 1995 - Bethany Bible Institute, Hepburn, SK

• General religious studies
• Toured as sound technician for Chorale (a musical group)
• Coordinated sound and lighting requirements for Youth Advance (a weekend rally for high school students)

1985 to 1989 - Marion Graham Collegiate Institute, Saskatoon, SK

• Graduated from grade 12 with great distinction (91.3% average)
• Received Geometry/Trigonometry and Social awards

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

• Collecting 'classic' computers
• Play electric bass for "Retro Echo" -- a 70s and 80s rock and country band
• Beer and wine making
• Building small electronics projects for home automation, data acquisition, and process control using, among others, Maxim 1-Wire, Parallax Propeller, and Microchip PIC devices.
• Photography, including B&W darkroom work