Resume of Paul Wise

Introduction

I am a proficient programmer and systems administrator on UNIX platforms (FreeBSD and several GNU/Linux flavours), and to a lesser extent on Microsoft Windows platforms.

I am able to program well with C, C++, PHP, Python, SQL and shell. I also have less extensive experience programming in Perl, Java and Visual Basic. I also have good experience with web technology such as HTML, Javascript, CSS and to a lesser extent ActionScript/Flash.

Details

Name: Paul Wise
Date of birth: 1980-02-10
Location: White Gum Valley 6162, Western Australia
E-mail: pabs@mits.coop

Skills

• Proficient with computer support tasks.
• Competent knowledge of computer networks and systems.
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++, PHP, Python and Bash.
• Lesser programming skills in Perl and other languages and an ability to easily move between and learn new languages.
• Experience with Internet and web technology.
• A class Driver's License

Education

University: Murdoch University
High School: John Curtin Senior High School
Highest Level Of Education: Bachelor of Science Degree. Majors in Environmental Science and Biotechnology. Completed 2002.

Employment

MITS Co-op Ltd

March 2006 to Present. Full Time basis.

Duties: Fulfil director obligations as mandated by the co-operative for successful running of the co-operative. Secretarial duties, software suitability analysis, website design/programming and general membership duties.

Deaths in Custody Watch Committee

December 2005 to present. As-needed basis.

Duties: Small office system administration. Installation/upgrades of Debian GNU/Linux LTSP server, LTSP clients and integration with Microsoft Windows clients. Software security and other upgrades. E-mail server maintenance and email virus scanning capabilities.

PlanBookTravel

August 2005 to present. As-needed basis.

Duties: PHP web application programming. Complete coding and design of assocbusinesssales.com.au. Web server migration and maintenance. Planning and programming for new features of planbooktravel.com.

Murdoch University

Latter half of 2003 and 2004. Part-time basis.

Duties: Student support person for Geographic Information Systems unit.

Volunteer work

Free software

I have written and released the following free software and documentation.

• chmspec: A specification detailing the current Microsoft Windows help format.
• chmdeco: A decompiler for the CHM format. Based on my work on chmspec.
• hhm: A incomplete compiler for the CHM format.
• indychat: A php frontend for various web-based chat software.
• various other small utilities and scripts.

I have also contributed code and fixes to various other free software projects.

Debian

I have served as a package maintainer for Debian GNU/Linux since early 2005. So far I have been involved in packaging miscellaneous software, the Debian GIS group, the fonts packaging group and am now starting a Flash packaging group.

Other

Indymedia

I have served as a systems administrator and programmer for Perth Indymedia and the global Indymedia tech group since 2003, focussing on coding for perth.indymedia.org, administration of the Perth Indymedia email/web/chat server, system administration and coding for the Indymedia email list and chat servers.

Murdoch University Guild

I served as systems administrator for half of 2003, helping keep the Debian server there working and secure. I also helped students with computer problems when necessary.

Interests

• Free Software development (Debian GNU/Linux).
• Roller-blading and kayaking.
• Stencil art and drawing.
• Film and photography.

Referees and References

• Kerry Newall, Manager of the Deaths in Custody Watch Committee
• Jeremy Baird, Manager of PlanBookTravel

Further contact details and written references available upon request