Michael L Torrie

torriem @ chem.byu.edu

1649 N Grandview Lane #25, Provo, UT, 84604 (801) 319-7464

Education	B.S. Degree, Computer Science, Brigham Young University Graduated August 2001 Took courses in compiler theory, computer networking, graphics, enterprise systems using Java, and computer language theory.
Experience	Assistant Computing Support Representative, BYU Chem Dept May 2002 - Present Maintained and installed Linux and Apple Xserve servers, 4TB storage Integrated Apple and Linux servers using centalized account administration system using LDAP. Implemented e-mail server virus scanning to prevent Microsoft virus infestations. System Administrator, BYU CS Dept Jan 2000 – May 2002 Managed NFS, mail, LDAP, Kerberos, web, FTP, PostgreSQL, and DNS servers running Linux, as well as Linux and Windows Workstations. Unified Windows 2000 and Linux logins and file systems using LDAP and Samba for open labs machines, serving everything from Linux servers. Developed remote administration scripts for Linux and Windows. Teaching Assistant, CS 143, Kelly Flannigan, BYU Sept 1998 - Dec 1999 Assisted students in the lab with assembly language and digital logic design Passed off student lab assignments and taught help sessions Family Farm Work 1986 - 1995 Gained good work ethic and moral values Learned management skills and self-motivation
Skills	Computer Programming Experienced in C, C++, PHP, SQL, Perl, Bash, and Java. Developed web applications using HTML, CGI, PHP, JSP, Java Servlets, and Java Struts MVC framework. Developed LDAP proxy server in C, learning BER encoding and how to parse the raw LDAP wire protocol. Rudimentary XML parsing with the LibXML2 library Programmed small GUI applications for Linux using GTK+/Gnome. Mechanical Knowledgeable in metal working, wood working, electrical and plumbing, fabrication Understand automotive mechanics and principles Strengths Hard worker, reliable, ethical, quick learner, self motivated, leadership abilities, well-rounded skills and interests.
Achievements/ Activities	Received Chief Scout Award, Canadian equivalent of Eagle Scout Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, programming, steel and wood work, reading, working with my hands, fine tuning my mountain bike

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