!Information and Technology Director\nManage all aspects of technology for a prominent tax accounting and financial services firm.\n\n2005-present -- Novato, CA
!Director of Administrative Computing\nManage a team of technicians and analysts, providing comprehensive support for college administrative users on two campuses running Windows and Mac OS X. Evaluate and implement database applications tailored to address the business needs of the organization. Collaborate with directors and CIO to create and execute strategic technology initiatives. Provide consultation for college-wide projects such as emergency preparedness. Effect targeted improvements in security management. Serve as senior technician, troubleshooting exceptional problems to assist technical staff as needed. Manage departmental annual budget covering hardware, software, support contracts, training, etc. Negotiate purchase agreements and maintain vendor relationships.\n\n2002-2005 -- San Francisco, CA
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!Systems Administrator\nProvided management and support for multiple systems running MPE/iX (HP e3000), HP-UX (Unix, HP 9000), Linux, FreeBSD, Windows NT and other operating systems. Participated in research and development of ORBiT's enterprise-class multi-platform backup software products. Supported an international team of telecommuting developers and engineers. Developed web-based problem-tracking system using Java servlets with database integration via JDBC. Deployed a network intrusion detection system (IDS) providing active monitoring and notification of possible security incidents. Assisted Quality Assurance staff in managing automated software stress-testing facilities. \n\n2000-2002 -- San Rafael, CA
!Author\nAuthor of //MPE/iX System Administration Handbook// (ISBN: 0-13-030540-5), published in 2001 by Prentice-Hall PTR/HP Professional Books. Writer of "Threads", a regular column in //Enterprise Solutions// magazine, published by Interex, the International Association of Hewlett-Packard Computing Professionals. Occasional contributing writer for //The 3000 NewsWire//.\n\n1996 - 2001
!Chief Operating Officer\nOne of five founding members of successful business technology consulting resource. Unanimously elected COO in 1999. Assisted clients with network infrastructure design, server installation and setup. Diagnosed problems with server performance, system security, network traffic, and client software. Supported various environments including Novell Netware, Microsoft Windows, and Unix.\n\n1996-2000 -- Anderson, IN
!Systems Manager\nPerformed system administration in MPE/iX and HP-UX environments, including performance analysis, capacity planning, database administration, security maintenance and network configuration. Completed highest-level MPE/iX system management training from Hewlett-Packard. Managed serial datacomm equipment (multiplexers, dataswitch, terminal controllers, modem pools). Assisted in campus LAN/WAN administration (TCP/IP, Ethernet). Implemented third-party and in-house administrative applications including accounting, financial aid, electronic mail and world wide web. Acted as primary liaison with software and hardware vendors. Provided end-user support and training. Managed a team of student assistant administrators. Served on technology cabinet to develop long-range campus strategies for computing and networking services. \n\n1991-2000 -- Anderson, IN
!Systems Engineer\nDeveloped and supported specialized software for magnetic media format conversion and cross-platform program translation. Utilized interpersonal skills in sales and customer support. Re-engineered the company invoice system, increasing efficiency and reducing cost. Participated in team programming projects and assisted in integration of completed products. Wrote and edited clear documentation.\n\n1988-1991 -- Oswego, IL
!Recording Engineer\nProduced recordings of musical performances by students, faculty and guest artists. Maintained equipment and kept studio workspace organized. Taught recording techniques to college-level classes. Utilized computer skills by interfacing keyboards, drum machines, tone modules, sequencers and personal computers via Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI).\n\n1989-1991 -- Anderson, IN
|Stage Technician|''Reardon Auditorium'', Anderson, IN|1986-1990|\n|Internship|''AT&T Information Systems'', Naperville, IL|1986|\n|Electrician|''D.J. Diercks Bldg. & Remodeling'', Aurora, IL|1982-1988|\n|Retail Clerk|''Musicland'', Aurora, IL|1985-1987|
Waterskiing - Songwriting - Bicycling - Jazz\nServed in various capacities on boards and committees for large local church. Player of several musical instruments including keyboards, trombone, wood flutes such as recorders, and Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI).
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''Anderson University'', Anderson, IN.\n1990 -- B.A. in Music/Business, magna cum laude.
Jon Diercks is a technology professional with diverse experience and excellent communication skills. He is also a husband, father, bicyclist, musician, and waterskier. Click the links to the left to find out more about Jon.
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Member of MPE Certified System Manager (MPE-CSM) certification committee. Served on Board of Directors for Indiana Regional HP Users' Group (INRUG) from 1999-2000. Active participant in national users' groups for various software vendors. Speaker/presenter at local INRUG events and international conferences such as the HP e3000 Solutions Symposium and HP World.
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Jonathan P. Diercks
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/***\n!Colors Used\n*@@bgcolor(#ccf): #ccf - Background blue@@\n*@@bgcolor(#18f): #18f - Top blue@@\n*@@bgcolor(#04b): #04b - Mid blue@@\n*@@bgcolor(#014):color(#fff): #014 - Bottom blue@@\n*@@bgcolor(#ffc): #ffc - Bright yellow@@\n*@@bgcolor(#fe8): #fe8 - Highlight yellow@@\n*@@bgcolor(#db4): #db4 - Background yellow@@\n*@@bgcolor(#841): #841 - Border yellow@@\n*@@bgcolor(#703):color(#fff): #703 - Title red@@\n*@@bgcolor(#866): #866 - Subtitle grey@@\n!Generic Rules /%==============================================%/\n***/\n/*{{{*/\nbody {\n background: #fff;\n color: #000;\n}\n\na{\n color: #04b;\n}\n\na:hover{\n background: #04b;\n color: #fff;\n}\n\na img{\n border: 0;\n}\n\nh1,h2,h3,h4,h5 {\n color: #703;\n background: #ccf;\n}\n\n.button {\n color: #014;\n border: 1px solid #fff;\n}\n\n.button:hover {\n color: #014;\n background: #fe8;\n border: 1px solid #db4;\n}\n\n.button:active {\n color: #fff;\n background: #db4;\n border: 1px solid #841;\n}\n\n/*}}}*/\n/***\n!Header /%==================================================%/\n***/\n/*{{{*/\n.header {\n background: #04b;\n}\n\n.headerShadow {\n color: #000;\n}\n\n.headerShadow a {\n font-weight: normal;\n color: #000;\n}\n\n.headerForeground {\n color: #fff;\n}\n\n.headerForeground a {\n font-weight: normal;\n color: #ccf;\n}\n\n/*}}}*/\n/***\n!General tabs /%=================================================%/\n***/\n/*{{{*/\n\n.tabSelected{\n color: #014;\n background: #eee;\n border-left: 1px solid #ccc;\n border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\n border-right: 1px solid #ccc;\n}\n\n.tabUnselected {\n color: #fff;\n background: #999;\n}\n\n.tabContents {\n color: #014;\n background: #eee;\n border: 1px solid #ccc;\n}\n\n.tabContents .button {\n border: 0;}\n\n/*}}}*/\n/***\n!Sidebar options /%=================================================%/\n~TiddlyLinks and buttons are treated identically in the sidebar and slider panel\n***/\n/*{{{*/\n#sidebar {\n}\n\n#sidebarOptions input {\n border: 1px solid #04b;\n}\n\n#sidebarOptions .sliderPanel {\n background: #ccf;\n}\n\n#sidebarOptions .sliderPanel a {\n border: none;\n color: #04b;\n}\n\n#sidebarOptions .sliderPanel a:hover {\n color: #fff;\n background: #04b;\n}\n\n#sidebarOptions .sliderPanel a:active {\n color: #04b;\n background: #fff;\n}\n/*}}}*/\n/***\n!Message Area /%=================================================%/\n***/\n/*{{{*/\n#messageArea {\n border: 1px solid #841;\n background: #db4;\n color: #014;\n}\n\n#messageArea .button {\n padding: 0.2em 0.2em 0.2em 0.2em;\n color: #014;\n background: #fff;\n}\n\n/*}}}*/\n/***\n!Popup /%=================================================%/\n***/\n/*{{{*/\n.popup {\n background: #18f;\n border: 1px solid #04b;\n}\n\n.popup hr {\n color: #014;\n background: #014;\n border-bottom: 1px;\n}\n\n.popup li.disabled {\n color: #04b;\n}\n\n.popup li a, .popup li a:visited {\n color: #eee;\n border: none;\n}\n\n.popup li a:hover {\n background: #014;\n color: #fff;\n border: none;\n}\n/*}}}*/\n/***\n!Tiddler Display /%=================================================%/\n***/\n/*{{{*/\n.tiddler .defaultCommand {\n font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n.shadow .title {\n color: #866;\n}\n\n.title {\n color: #703;\n}\n\n.subtitle {\n color: #866;\n}\n\n.toolbar {\n color: #04b;\n}\n\n.tagging, .tagged {\n border: 1px solid #eee;\n background-color: #eee;\n}\n\n.selected .tagging, .selected .tagged {\n background-color: #ddd;\n border: 1px solid #bbb;\n}\n\n.tagging .listTitle, .tagged .listTitle {\n color: #014;\n}\n\n.tagging .button, .tagged .button {\n border: none;\n}\n\n.footer {\n color: #ddd;\n}\n\n.selected .footer {\n color: #888;\n}\n\n.sparkline {\n background: #ccf;\n border: 0;\n}\n\n.sparktick {\n background: #014;\n}\n\n.errorButton {\n color: #ff0;\n background: #f00;\n}\n\n.cascade {\n background: #eef;\n color: #aac;\n border: 1px solid #aac;\n}\n\n.imageLink, #displayArea .imageLink {\n background: transparent;\n}\n\n/*}}}*/\n/***\n''The viewer is where the tiddler content is displayed'' /%------------------------------------------------%/\n***/\n/*{{{*/\n\n.viewer .listTitle {list-style-type: none; margin-left: -2em;}\n\n.viewer .button {\n border: 1px solid #db4;\n}\n\n.viewer blockquote {\n border-left: 3px solid #666;\n}\n\n.viewer table {\n border: 2px solid #333;\n}\n\n.viewer th, thead td {\n background: #996;\n border: 1px solid #666;\n color: #fff;\n}\n\n.viewer td, .viewer tr {\n border: 1px solid #666;\n}\n\n.viewer pre {\n border: 1px solid #fe8;\n background: #ffc;\n}\n\n.viewer code {\n color: #703;\n}\n\n.viewer hr {\n border: 0;\n border-top: dashed 1px #666;\n color: #666;\n}\n\n.highlight, .marked {\n background: #fe8;\n}\n/*}}}*/\n/***\n''The editor replaces the viewer in the tiddler'' /%------------------------------------------------%/\n***/\n/*{{{*/\n.editor input {\n border: 1px solid #04b;\n}\n\n.editor textarea {\n border: 1px solid #04b;\n width: 100%;\n}\n\n.editorFooter {\n color: #aaa;\n}\n\n/*}}}*/
Exceptionally strong background in system administration with broad supporting experience including software development, network management, security analysis, quality assurance and application support on multiple platforms. Excellent communication skills, unwavering strength of character, high self-motivation, creative problem-solving talents.