Cameron Benedict
48 Butternut Lane
Nauvoo, IL 62354
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Objective:	Senior Network Engineer.

Certifications:	Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Languages: 	Perl, PHP, JavaScript, BAL, REXX

Environments:	Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Linux, FreeBSD,
MYSQL,Microsoft SQL, Oracle SQL

Experience:	Independent Contractor 					March 2007 to Present
		Bandtones, LLC	     					Kingwood, TX
		. Administered a complex of four servers running Windows 2003 Server
		  Administered Microsoft SQL Server system
   		. Developed web based system using PHP and MySQL
		The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company			Keokuk, IA
		. Upgraded several desktop systems from Windows2000 to Windows XP
		Outdoor Central						Nashville, TN
		. Developed web based systems using Perl and Oracle/SQL under a
		  Linux/Apache environment.

		Carl Sandburg College					Galesburg, Illinois
		PC Technician						May 2006 to  March 2007
		. Oversaw all aspects of PC network operations for branch campus.
		. Maintained Windows Server 2003 running under Linux VMWare
		. Researched open source firewalls to manage internet access
		. Restructured and improved infrastructure wiring system.
		. Identified problems, diagnosed causes, and determined corrective
 		  actions.

		Four V Communications					Nauvoo, Illinois
		Partner							Jun 2005 to May 2006
		. Helped oversee all aspects of starting business providing voice over
 		  IP service to Europe and Asia.
		. Researched and recommended network design for nationwide voice over
 		  IP network, including pricing, vendors, and technologies.
		. Developed web application using PHP and MySQL under FreeBSD/Apache.
		. Assisted partner in planning and implementation of phone switching
 		  system using Asterisk under FreeBSD.
	
		IBM Global Services					Endicott, New York
		IT Specialist						May 2000 to June 2005
		. Spearheaded the conversion of a traditional SNA subarea network to
 		  APPN.
		. Demonstrated skillful communication and negotiation skills in
 		  resolving customer issues.
		. Acted as liaison between customers and IBM support organization.
		. Played a key role in converting most of an SNA network to TCP/IP.
		. Chosen as part of a select group to provide network support to
		  customer after September 11, 2001.
		
		CIBER							  Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
		Consultant							Aug 1997 to March 2000
		. Consulted with customer concerning maintenance of software systems.
		. Developed and directed software system testing procedures and
		  documentation.
		. Consulted with customer concerning maintenance of software systems.
		. Coordinated installation and upgrades of software systems.

		Kemper Insurance						Long Grove, Illinois
		Sr Network Engineer					Feb 1982 to Aug 1997
		. Researched, designed and implemented remote access network.
		. Actively participated in conversion of a traditional subarea SNA
		  network with leased lines to TCP/IP and APPN using Cisco routers and
 		  Frame Relay.
		. Researched and recommended mainframe Token Ring gateway, including
		  the cost benefit analysis.	
		. Restructured and improved the network infrastructure for a three
 		  building complex using Cisco routers and switches.
		. Developed and directed software system testing procedures,
 		  programming and documentation.

		RLI Corp.							Peoria, Illinois
		Programmer							May 1981 to Jan 1982
		. Wrote and maintained a number of general business applications.

		Sears, Roebuck and Company				Chicago, Illinois
		Programmer							Feb 1980 to May 1981
		. Successfully handled remote NCP network changes.
		. Assisted senior staff in identifying and resolving problems.

Education:	Augustana College						Rock Island, Illinois
		Bachelor of Arts						1979