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| ||<tablestyle="width:75%;" style="width: 30px; border: none; ">{{http://www.dthomasdigital.com/ubuntu/d_thomas08.jpg}}||<style="width: 600px; border: none;">I started working with Linux off and on since 2000, in 2006 I found Ubuntu and in January of 2007 switch to running all I could on Ubuntu. Soon after that I found [[MichaelRimbert|Michael Rimbert]], an Ubuntu member, who had started to lay down the foundation of what is now an official LoCo team [[NewMexicoTeam|The New Mexco Ubuntu Loco]]. I decided to do everything I could to make The New Mexico loco as successful as we could make it. We went from 2 members to 30 members in just 6 short months, and in November of 2007 we achieved [[NewMexicoTeamApprovalApplication|official status]]. We also have some pretty ambitions [[NewMexicoTeam/Projects|projects]], one of which, the [[Endorphin_Power_Company_Ubuntu_Install_and_Support| EPC project]] we hope becomes a case study in providing Ubuntu support for non-profits. My responsibilities to the team include; create, compile and maintain the [[NewMexicoTeamApprovalApplication|Approval Application]] for official team status, document and record all weekly IRC meetings and monthly "face to face" meetings, maintain the [[NewMexicoTeam|team wiki]], help administrate our [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-newmexico|Launch Pad page]], and [[https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-nm|mailing list]] As well as being the backup official team contact, thanks to [[MichaelRimbert|Michael Rimbert]] for allowing me that responsibility. I'm extremely proud to be one of the core [[NewMexicoTeam/Contacts|members]] of the New Mexico Ubuntu Loco, the friendship, knowledge, and spirit of Ubuntu is proving to be invaluable. I'm currently the information technology specialist manager for the Metropolitan Court for the State of New Mexico. Where we were a [[http://www.ubuntu.com/news/landscape-system-management-tool|Ubuntu Landscape]] beta testing site. I also have more than 15 years of experience in the technology support field, I have held many titles from systems administrator to network engineer. I have a few technical certifications which include; Help Desk Analyst Certification (HDA), Help Desk Manager Certification (HDM), and I'm Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations Certified in IT service management. I've been an active member of the Help Desk Institute (HDI) since 2005. In 2007 I've started with whats been a goal of mine for years and that's speaking at various conferences and symposiums. I spoke at [[http://www.thinkhdi.com/hdi2008/session.aspx?SessionID=1082|HDI 2008 Conference]] and was able to hand out over 150 Ubuntu disk. I was also given a great opportunity to speak at [[http://en.oreilly.com/ubuntu2008/public/content/home|Ubuntu Live]] however due to it's cancellation I was unable to present. Looks like I'll have to submit a proposal to next years [[http://en.oreilly.com/oscon2008/public/content/home |OSCON]] and with luck in 2009 I'll be able to attend and speak at other events. I feel this is a fantastic chance to promote Ubuntu the operating system and Ubuntu the philosophy. Please see the links on the menu at the top of this page to review the achievements, and involvement I've had with Ubuntu, Linux, and the Open Source communities. || | ||{{http://www.dthomasdigital.com/ubuntu/d_thomas08.jpg}} || David Thomas is currently the information technology specialist manager for the Metropolitan Court system for the State of New Mexico. He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology support field and his experience includes holding many titles from systems administrator to network engineer. Currently held technical certifications include; Help Desk Analyst Certification (HDA), Help Desk Manager Certification (HDM), and he is Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations Certified in IT service management.<<BR>><<BR>>In 2008 he helped form a non-profit 501(c)3 ~-(pending)-~ corporation the New Mexico Linux Corporation. The Corporation is registered in the state of New Mexico to promote the education of GNU/Linux and Free Software. The corporation was founded by people from various GNU/Linux User Groups in New Mexico primarily to promote and manage the New Mexico GNU/LinuxFest. Currently Mr. Thomas serves as Chairman of the Board and President. || |
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Summary of Ubuntu Contributions
New Mexico Ubuntu LoCo member responsible for many of the organizations core functions.
- Given multiple presentations with Ubuntu being the foundation.
- Through events like Software Freedom Day, HDI Conferences, and other public events put Ubuntu in the hands of new users.
- Ubuntu Membership received 9/9/2008
David Thomas (aka dthomasdigital) Bio
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David Thomas is currently the information technology specialist manager for the Metropolitan Court system for the State of New Mexico. He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology support field and his experience includes holding many titles from systems administrator to network engineer. Currently held technical certifications include; Help Desk Analyst Certification (HDA), Help Desk Manager Certification (HDM), and he is Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations Certified in IT service management. |
My Future with Ubuntu
2009 goals
2008 goals
This year (2008) I plan to be LPI Linux certified as well as getting a degree (well starting to get a degree) in either a computer security related field or in change management something to complement my ITIL certification. That being said I'd like to join the Ubuntu Security Team and help out in that area.
I plan to continue speaking and attending or presenting at conferences and events being an advocate for Ubuntu when ever I can.
I also plan to help move the New Mexico Ubuntu Loco to be a premier organization by helping our group continue with ambitious and succesful projects, as well as grow our membership.
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