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I have been a recreational Programmer since 2004, Professionally since 2006. I have been working with Embedded Linux (ARM) since 2007, working with a debian derived OS, employed since 2008 as an x86 developer and lead architect at a small company. Currently an undergrad with a declared CS Major. I have been a recreational Programmer since 2004, Professionally since 2006. I have been working with Embedded Linux (ARM) since 2007, developing a debian derived OS for our platform. I have been employed since 2008 as an x86 developer and lead architect at a small company. Currently an undergrad with a declared CS Major.

About Me

Linux user since 2003, when in the 9th Grade I installed Mandrake 9.1 on an old Desktop. I have since moved between Fedora, Debian, Gentoo, and finally Ubuntu. I have been a recreational Programmer since 2004, Professionally since 2006. I have been working with Embedded Linux (ARM) since 2007, developing a debian derived OS for our platform. I have been employed since 2008 as an x86 developer and lead architect at a small company. Currently an undergrad with a declared CS Major.

Contact

Contributions to the Community

  • Creator of Sabre (a Bluetooth plugin for amaroK) Designed and tested for Ubuntu. Found Here: http://kde-apps.org/content/show.php?content=75746 Published under GNU GPL At the time of this writing, the plugin is ranked as the second highest rated amaroK plugin.

  • Creator of Qube (a CLI into libnotify) allowing Bash scripters to use the attractive notification daemon. Found Here: https://launchpad.net/~qube-stable Published under GNU GPL

  • Member of the Ubuntu Forum's Beginner's Team, where we take the time to walk new uses through their new Linux Desktop or Laptop.

  • Part of the Mass LoCo team, although currently inactive, as I have been at school in Ohio.

  • Local activist, getting friends and family to try and keep using Ubuntu, through support.
  • Installed a set of two Linux servers, configured them to work with the Design and Technology center in our High School, controlling a domain of 14 Windows computers, loaded with Architecture software, as well as providing remote filesystem space through Samba. Then took a role as the System Administrator, and maintained them for 3 years.
  • In the development phase of the Beginners Team education site, becoming a catalyst for a MOTU-style mentor / mentee system.

Goals

  • Become an active MOTU, and contribute new software to the Repository.
  • Work on increasing Linux and GNU's footprint in the wider computer user environment.
  • Continue to help and support new users, and to retain more of the user base that tries out the Live CD.
  • Create Open and Free software that benefits the Linux community as a whole.

Testimonials

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