Aaron Meier
104 Inverness ct.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)351-7080
Meier.aaron@gmail.com


Objective
My objective is to obtain a position in a company that uses Linux and open
source software and or to obtain a position with an IT security company to gain
further knowledge of IT security and networking.

Summary
• Proficient in Microsoft office suites, Windows XP, Vista, 98 and 95. 
• Proficient in Linux; distribution’s Debian, Archlinux, and Slackware  .
• Proficient DHCP and TCP/IP networking experience.

Job History/Duties

Internet / DTV Specialist 						Date: 8/2006 to PRESENT
Mankato, MN
• Trouble shooting DSL and Internet connectivity. 
• Troubleshooting IPTV and Digital TV dealing with connectivity issues, blocked
ports from firewalls, routing issues dealing with IP conflicts. 
• Trouble shooting various Anti-Virus software and Firewall software.
Responsible for putting in Trouble Tickets when all other means have been
exhausted. 

IT Specialist Ridleyinc 						Date: 12/2006 to 9/2007
Mankato, MN
 
• Provided support for over 55 locations in the US and responsible for Ridleyinc
Head quarters.
• PC support included repairing laptops, desktops and printers from line
printers to wide format.
• Responsible for researching new technologies and implementing when needed
• Having one on one customer support responsible for writing capital projects
and Purchase                       orders. 
• Having to remote into customers pc's and laptops helping them with a wide
variety of Microsoft office suits and programs. Dealing with vendors ordering new
PC's and laptops. 


Primary Support Specialist 				 		Date: 01/07/2008 to 06/17/09
Occasions Group
Mankato, MN

	
Primary support position for providing technical support for two ERP systems.
• Troubleshoot AS/400 applications using either a terminal or a database.
• Creating queries using SQL on a DB2 database.
• Responsible for backing up two AS/400's and checking on status of the
machines.
• Working with an IT staff in two different locations (state locations) updating
higher management.
• Creating documents to further help out IT staff and customers.
• Unlocking customer and employee passwords and either setting up or changing
profiles. 



United States Marine Corps						Date:  08/1999 to 08/2004


Hobbies
 Learning about Linux and open source technology. Slackware, Debian, Ubuntu and
Redhat. Web Technologies and programming technologies (html, css, some
javascript, Python, C. Working towards CCNA and Security certifications.


Education
South Central College
Associates Degree:						Networking Administration