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Tom Swiss

Tom Swiss

Lead Unix Developer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    From software to shiatsu, from self-defense to spirituality: creativity, transformation, and insight

  • Education

    • Baltimore School of Massage

      2003 - 2004
      Professional Shiatsu and Asian Bodywork Program

    • University of Maryland

      1987 - 1991
      B.S. Computer Science

    • University of Maryland

      1991 - 1993
      M.S. Computer Science

  • Experience

    • Norman Data Defense Systems

      Jul 1998 - Feb 1999
      Lead Unix Developer

      Worked independently off-site to provide all development, debugging, and code-level support for the Norman Firewall on Project Stargate, a joint effort with Hewlett-Packard. Handled Unix sysadmin duties for development network. Development in C on HP-UX platform.

    • Unix Software Developer

      Sept 1999 - Jun 2000
      TRW Systems and Information Technology Group

      Developed and maintained software for EDOS (the Earth Observing System Data and Operations System), a NASA project. Designed and implemented new socket connection and messaging libraries for interprocess communication using TCP and multicast UDP. Development was in C on RS/6000 AIX and SGI IRIX systems.

    • Webmagique

      Jun 2000 - Jan 2001
      Chief Engineer

      Provided technical leadership (including systems administration, software development, and consulting) for a small web design and hosting company.

    • IBM Telephony Lab

      Feb 2001 - May 2003
      Unix Software Developer

      Performed integration of Nuance speech recognition software for a VoiceXML-based voice portal system. Developed parser/translator for speech grammars from JSpeech Grammar Format to Nuance's Grammar Specification Language. Participated in design of voice-activated dialing system to be built on top of this portal. Authored project-wide coding standards document. Worked on component integrating Trillium ISDN stack into IBM Resource Manager platform using XML messaging.

    • VerVendi

      Jan 2003 - now
      Linux/PHP Software Developer and System Administrator

      Worked off-site performing new coding, maintenance coding, and systems administration for antique, fine arts, and collectibles e-commerce sites with hundreds of member merchants. Led efforts to modernize software development practices. Worked directly with company's owner/manager, providing overall technical guidance to non-technical management. Designed and implemented features including customer testimonial system to track satisfaction with member merchants, bespoke shopping cart software, and email marketing system. Planned and executed migration from company-owned hardware to "cloud" virtual private servers. Integrated Authorize.net payment processing into shopping cart and member registration system. Show less

    • EarthTouch Shiatsu

      Jan 2004 - now
      Shiatsu therapist

      Private practice providing shiatsu, acupressure, and massage.

    • Patheos, Inc.

      May 2014 - now
      Blogger

      Blogging as "The Zen Pagan"​ on Patheos's Pagan Channel, I look at traditions Eastern and Western, old and new, serious and ridiculous, logical and mystical, to try to figure out the world.

    • Ojas Massage and Skin Care

      Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
      Licensed Massage Therapist

      Massage therapy in a spa environment.

    • Catonsville Seido Karate

      Apr 2020 - now
      Karate Instructor

      Teaching Seido Karate to adults, teens, and children.

    • Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

      Feb 2022 - now
      Licensed Massage Therapist

      Massage therapy for chemotherapy patients

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy, NCCAOM

      NCCAOM