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Calgary Computer Repair
Mike Herring
(403)681-7237(PCDR)
Born May 13, 1963 in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan.
1986
Bought my first Personal Computer (PC) and started attending the Saskatchewan Technical Institute (STI now known as SIAST). I worked full-time to put myself through school and graduated on the "Dean's List".
1988
Started working as a COBOL programmer working on banking, financial and insurance software. Received extensive training and exposure to data bases, main frame computers and their associated systems.
1989
Programming was boring, so I moved into the network department to support the PC front end for the main frame banking system. This involved installation, support and automation of PC systems and networks ranging from DOS 3.x and a Token Ring network to Windows 98se and Ethernet networks.
During this time I kept up (part time) my programming skills including; C++, HTML/DHTML, Javascript, Perl, PHP, VBA, Visual Basic, Windows Script, DOS Batch, Clipper, T-SQL, any many others.
Was also proficient with the following database systems; SQL, MySQL, IBM DB2, dbase3, FoxPro, Oracle (limited) and a few other obscure and main frame data bases.
Other operating systems I worked with during this time include; DOS 3.x to 7.x, Unix, Linux, OS/2 1.x to Warp, Windows 3.x/9x/NT/ME
Also worked extensively with applications including (but not limited to); IIS, Apache Web Server, RAS/RRAS, MS Office Applications, Terminal Server, Backup Exec, Arcserve, Adobe Photoshop (and other graphics programs), Eagle Firewall (and many other internet firewalls), etc. Also worked extensively with many computer interfaces for the blind.
1999
Started working as the manager of a network department in southern Ontario (what can I say, they made me an offer I couldn't refuse). During this time I continued to expand my knowledge into Windows NT/2000/XP and Linux operating systems. Main responsibilities included securing, trouble shooting and automating computers and networks with a team of 4 people.
During this time, I continued to expand my knowledge of computers, networks, peripherals, firewalls, databases and best practices.
While working here, I started working alot more with hand held computers (pda, personal digital assistants) with both Palm and Windows CE operating systems. This experience extended in Blackberry and remote syncronization of multiple devices.
2005
Tired of the corporate world, time to try my hand at private consulting.
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