Cowell Computer Consulting

Experience


Owner, Cowell Computer Consulting, 2005-present

  • Technical architect for project with Audio Visual Services Corporation. Responsible for all technical aspect of project. Wrote customized caching system to ensure smooth playback of content on all machines
  • Developed diverse client base both locally and internationally.
  • Analysis of client system strengths and weakness and advisement of appropriate action.
  • Converted HTML contact information data into database.
  • Devised software update system for remotely deployed multimedia playback systems.
  • Created camera control system using soekris embedded system.
  • Created connection management software for offices with an in-house mail server and more than one internet connection.

Partner + Co-Founder, Talesa Networks, 2003-present

  • Designed custom groupware solution for Klondike Star Mining Corporation for clients in Whitehorse, Zurich and Dubai
  • Imported 5000 news articles into GATA’s website by writing a custom data parser Strategic system planing and deployment of all servers and services

CTO, Envisioning and Storytelling, 2001-2005

  • Technical architect for the Vancity Online Envisioning.
  • Wrote single click system to reinstall OS, install all content and configure OS components. Coordinated the delivery of equipment and the deployment of 50 iMacs to 35 branches
  • Implemented key information systems including company wide contact and calendar sharing
  • Developed mailout and tracking software for company’s email communication
  • Designed single click workstation backup system including backup tracking and notification system
  • Designed and built installers for all software projects
  • Purchasing, setup and maintenance of all computer and network related equipment
  • Management and smooth operation of technology

Senior Systems Administrator, Motionlink Internet, 1998-2001

  • deployed ADSL network, traffic monitoring system and IP allocation system
  • consolidation and integration of newly acquired servers requiring a knowledge of many operating systems and services
  • maintenance of all Motionlink servers which at their peek supported approximately 50,000 users

Skills


  • Unix systems administration of OSX, Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD systems
  • Software deployment using Apple installer system and radmind
  • Programming using Ruby, Shell, Perl, PHP, awk, sed, C and Objective C(Cocoa)
  • Creation of sites using Ruby on Rails framework
  • Database Administration using MySQL and flatfile databases
  • Custom software installation and desployment in windows and apple environments
  • Custom software solutions for OSX using XCode, Applescript Studio and iHook
  • Solid understanding of wired and wireless networks and firewall system such as IFPW and IPF.