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Charles Thomas Houghtby IV

Charles Thomas Houghtby IV

Computer Solution Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Linux/Windows/Mac engineer

  • Education

    • Landmark Education Livonia

      2006 - 2008
      Graduate Personal Growth and Development

      Activities and Societies: Assisting Program, Call Center Completion and Enrollment Assistance I completed the Forum, Advanced Course, Self-Expression and Leadership Program, and Communication Course: Access to Power .Landmark Education offers programs that are innovative, effective, and immediately relevant. Landmark Education's graduate programs are open to people who have completed The Landmark Forum - Landmark's flagship program.Landmark Education's Curriculum for Living provides a direct access and real power in shifting the nature of what is possible in people's… Show more I completed the Forum, Advanced Course, Self-Expression and Leadership Program, and Communication Course: Access to Power .Landmark Education offers programs that are innovative, effective, and immediately relevant. Landmark Education's graduate programs are open to people who have completed The Landmark Forum - Landmark's flagship program.Landmark Education's Curriculum for Living provides a direct access and real power in shifting the nature of what is possible in people's lives, families, workplaces, and their communities. This curriculum consists of four individual programs. While each Landmark Education program is complete in itself, the curriculum is designed so that the programs build on and enrich each other.http://www.landmarkeducation.comhttp://www.landmarkcurriculumforliving.com Show less

    • CompTIA

      1999 - 1999
      A+ Computer Service and Repair

      A+ certification.It took me 35 minutes to complete this test and was allotted 4 hours, missed one question. Is it ok to refill ink/toner cartriges? I said yes but due to printing industry sponsorship, the correct answer is No. As The Donald says, Follow the Money!

    • State endorsed high school diploma Adrian High School

      1991 - 1994
      High school diploma · Computer science/computer repair

    • Western Governors University

      2010 - 2013
      BS Business IT Management

      On Hiatus for family and ewmployment reasons, but I intend to return.

  • Experience

    • NorthStar Computers

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1997
      Computer Solution Designer

      · Began investigating a new UNIX-like OS called Linux in the form of Redhat 2.0. · Learned Bash/ZSH shell interaction for desktop use · Designed, built and sold low cost computer hardware and software solutions for home and small business applications. · Used SunOS to connect to Internet for email and web via Grand Rapids freenet(thoughtb@grfn.org), Case Western Reserve freenet(thoughtb@cwru.edu) and Traverse City freenet (ao283@traverse.lib.mi.us). Used Archie,Veronica and gopher via telnet. One of the first 5 people in Adrian to figure out how to use Trumpet Winsock to connect Windows 3.11 and Mosaic to the net via the Merit Network Dialup. · Learned HTML by examining the code from bookmarks.html created by Pine and used to create websites for small midsize businesses · Beta Tester, Windows NT 4.0 platform · Wrote the documentation with screenshots to connect an NT 4.0 client to Len-Net, a local ISP Show less

    • Professional Telephone Service

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Telephone Service Technician

      · Programmed, installed, and maintained computer based voicemail, PBX and key telephone systems from vendors such as Panasonic, Mitel, Comdial, Transtel, Tie, GTE, and Nortel

    • Wacker Silicones

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Computer Technician

      · Wrote DOS batch scripts to automate upgrading laptops and desktops for SAP implementation

    • Rapid Appraisal, Inc

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Manager/Architect

      · Designed all computers and installed the operating system and applications software · Interfaced with Banks and Mortgage companies to streamline the appraisal process · Wrote automation scripts for database management, backup, and electronic data transfers · Built firewall(Linux), two mail servers(FreeBSD), two DNS servers(Linux/Debian), a web/SQL server (SuSE8.0/apache/mysql), MS Exchange 200X , Citrix Metaframe XP up to FR3 · Configured Cisco 2600 series router and 3500 series switches · utilized various journaling filesystems including JFS, ReiserFS, EXT3, and NTFS · Assisted in all aspects of office and network construction. Show less

    • Concepts in System Design, Inc

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
      Technical Consultant/Systems Analyst

      · Instrumental in the design of network for County of Monroe, and conversion of Tecumseh Corrugated Box Inc. from a dumb-terminal environment to a Windows Terminal Services/Thin Client environment · Designed and maintained desktops running redhat 6.2 Zoot and 7 Guinness, and one running Solaris x86 · Used Corel WP 10 Linux in the early days of WINE · Restored a Sun Sparcstation ITX (the mini-Sparc) to function with a 10gb HDD and 64mb RAM · Used Redhat as a fileserver and built printer data conversion server Show less

    • Rapid Appraisal, Inc

      Mar 2002 - Jun 2006
      Systems Engineer

      Designed all computers and installed the operating system and applications software· Interfaced with Banks and Mortgage companies to streamline the appraisal process· Wrote automation scripts for database management, backup, and electronic data transfers· Built firewall(Linux), two mail servers(FreeBSD), two DNS servers(Linux/Debian), a web/SQLserver (SuSE8.0/apache/mysql), MS Exchange 200X , Citrix Metaframe XP up to FR3· Configured Cisco 2600 series router and 3500 series switches· utilized various journaling filesystems including JFS, ReiserFS, EXT3, and NTFS• Take support requests over email, text, and direct calls. Show less

    • Liberty Center Public Library

      May 2005 - Dec 2008
      Network Engineer/Computer Support

      On Call 2005 ­ 2008 · Redesigned library network from a crippled ISA server installation with live routable IPs on internal PCs to a double firewall network with a DMZ and a Linux inner firewall · Created and executed UNIX and DOS scripts to add over 2,600 accounts to MS Windows Server 2003 / Exchange 2003 domain · Upgraded all Windows XP workstations to Windows 2000 Professional · Converted the circulation system to SIRSI Horizon from the older UNIX based system · Created UNIX scripts to delete temporary and cache files from all the machines · Created a Debian print translator · End user support via email Show less

    • Computers & Concepts, Inc

      Dec 2006 - Nov 2008
      Network Engineer

      2006 ­ 2007Per-Project Engineer On Call 2007 ­ 2008 · Oversight of network managed services. · Designed business solutions that met current and future specifications utilizing UNIX, Linux, Windows, Apple, Watchguard, Sonicwall, and data protection technologies · Designed IBM, HP, Dell, Compaq workstations · Printer and Plotter repair and maintenance · Laptop and Portable repair and maintenance · Data migration and conversion from end of life technologies to current environments. · Maintained UNIX servers for various enterprise clients · SAN manipulation ­ EMC Storage Racks and software, ROSCOR Video Fiber SanI am familiar with SAN theory and have made a few client LUNs but have no further experience. I canhowever pick up techniques very rapidly. · Researched functionality of NetBackup for clients · Installation and maintenance of Veritas Backup Exec for multiple clients and platforms. • Take support requests over email, text, and direct calls. We used a managed services solution to handle the trouble tickets and provide support to end users. Show less

    • TomConnie/Glitchbusters

      Jan 2008 - now
      Network and systems engineer

      • Maintain systems for several groups• Designed business solutions that met current and future specifications utilizing UNIX, Linux,Windows, Apple, Watchguard, Sonicwall, and data protection technologies• Research product info for saleable items and assist acquisitions from clearance, thrift, and estate liquidations.• Take support requests over email, text, and direct calls.

    • Effortless 24/7

      May 2010 - Jul 2010
      Systems Engineer

      • Oversight of network managed services.• Designed business solutions that met current and future specifications utilizing UNIX, Linux,Windows, Apple, Watchguard, Sonicwall, and data protection technologies• Designed IBM, HP, Dell, Compaq workstations• Printer and Plotter repair and maintenance• Laptop and Portable repair and maintenance• Data migration and conversion from end of life technologies to current environments.• Maintained UNIX servers for various enterprise clients• SAN manipulation – EMC Storage Racks and software, ROSCOR Video Fiber SanI am familiar with SAN theory and have made a few client LUNs but have no further experience. I canhowever pick up techniques very rapidly.• Researched functionality of NetBackup for clients• Installation and maintenance of Veritas Backup Exec for multiple clients and platforms.• Take support requests over email, text, and direct calls. We used a managed services solution to handle the trouble tickets and provide support to end users. Show less

    • Lafontaine Automotive Group

      Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
      Logistics Engineer

      * Move cars, pick up customers, * Maintain a clean working environment, * Assist service manager with IT issues.

    • TomConnie/Glitchbusters

      Jan 2013 - now
      Contract IT Support Professional Christ Centered Homes

      Enable the encompass app to work on multiple OSs using Firefox ESR and the Oracle Java JRE pluginDetermine the best printer for the money (the Brother MFC lasers seem to be about the best thing going right now)OS Maintenance and configuration, stripping Win 10 to where it performs reasonably on a $400 all in one pcExcel consulting, design and support.General Q/A and user support for various issues over time, networking, etc.

    • Security Central Protection

      Jan 2014 - now

      Design, support and build DVR/NVR networks, manage hosted apps and software as a service operations, develop new technologies for our line of work, alarm, fire, and home automation.

      • IT Engineer/Manager

        Oct 2014 - now

      • Visual IT Manager

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Comptia a+

      Thompson prometric
      Jun 1999

  • Volunteer Experience

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