BRETT ALTON 531 Bolivar Street Peterborough, ON K9J 4R5 (705) 768-7697 brett.jr.alton@gmail.com -------------------------- JOB OBJECTIVE -------------------------- * To obtain full-time employment and to showcase, hone and advance my knowledge in the web development field -------------------------- EDUCATION -------------------------- Durham College - Oshawa, ON Web Development 2005 - 2007 * 2-year Diploma; President's Honour Roll * Courses: Apache/Linux, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Interface/Website Design, PHP, ASP, (My)SQL, JavaScript, CSS, XHTML, XML Peterborough Collegiate & Vocational School - Peterborough, ON 2001 - 2005 * 4-year OSS Diploma; Honour Roll * University-level courses: English, Data Management, Physics, Chemistry, Communication Technology, Computer Science, Anthropology, Accounting -------------------------- SKILLS -------------------------- Software - Desktop: * Entire Adobe Creative Suite, gEdit/Notepad++, GIMP, Inkscape, Scribus Software - Server: * Apache HTTPD Server, MySQL, PHP, Postfix, Python, SSH, VMware, Xen Programming languages: * ASP, Bash, JavaScript, PHP, Python, SQL Markup * CSS, XHTML, XML, XSL Operating Systems: * Linux: Debian/Ubuntu, Knoppix, Fedora Core, OpenSuSE, DSL * Mac: OS 8 - OS X * Windows: 98 - Vista, Server 2000 - 2003 Standards & Protocols: * TCP/IP (Networking), SSH (Remote Administration), VMware & Xen (Virtual Servers), LAMP Servers, W3C Standards (Web Development) -------------------------- WORK EXPERIENCE -------------------------- PVNCCDSB Computer Services Peterborough, ON Computer Technician 2008 - present * Handled one high-school and eight elementary schools succinctly * Images computers through IBM Remote Deployment Manager * Handled Active Directory registration through IBM SchoolConnect * Fixed and debugged common networking, configuration and software issues for Windows XP, including biometric scanners * Diagnosed and repaired broken commercial-grade switches * Handled customer relations using polite interrogation Alton Labs - Peterborough, ON Owner 2007 - present Web Development * Project manager for up to three sub-contractors, handling customer relations, marketing and accounting * Programmed procedural and OOP-based PHP/MySQL database-geared websites keeping fully W3C XHTML 1.1 and CSS 2 compliant * Administered Linux servers in virtual environments running PHP, MySQL, Apache, Postfix and BIND9 -------------------------- VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE -------------------------- Durham College Web Development & Design Advisory Committee – Oshawa, ON Student Board 2007 - 2008 * Discussed and criticized the future of the Web Development course Lazer Graphics - Peterborough, ON Placement 2007 * Helped administer their web/ftp/mail server along side an external administrator * Converted unaccessible HTML pages into fully accessible, W3C-compliant web pages using CSS and XHTML and compiled Photoshop mockups for websites Durham College - Oshawa, ON Class President 2006 - 2007 * Submitted a critique to the Dean and Associate Dean regarding complaints by students and suggestions of how to improve the Web Developer course * Forwarded input and advice at monthly meetings regarding school events and issues Computer Repair - Peterborough, ON Volunteer * Backed up data, wiped Windows, installed Ubuntu, customized Ubuntu and restored data * Programmed a BASH script to handled the backup and restoration of data, including the customization of Ubuntu * Diagnosed, repaired and administered multiple Linux and Windows desktops BrandHealth Co-op Student 2005 * Obtained knowledge of both duties and procedures in the Graphic Design field * Kept time-in/time-out logs for work completed * Helped owner with errands, cleaning, moving office equipment and organization of files and media TVCogeco Camera Man; Instant-Replay; Graphics 2003 - 2005 * Operated the main camera for play-by-play action * Ran instant-replay equipment * Created and updated graphics during live broadcasts for the Peterborough Petes and Lakers * Applied high attention to detail due to the nature of live broadcasting -------------------------- OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE COMMITMENT -------------------------- 2007 - present * Kohana PHP5 Framework (bug reporting, patches) kohanaphp.com * Pidgin Instant Messenger (mockups) pidgin.im 2006 - present * Wikipedia (editing, revising and photo uploads) en.wikipedia.org * Ubuntu Linux (bug reporting, translations, mockups) launchpad.net -------------------------- RECOGNITION -------------------------- 2007 * President's Honour Roll - Durham College * Highest Standing in Ontario Rugby – Peterborough Rugby Club 2005 * Honour Roll - P.C.V.S * Competed in the Regional Skills Competition for Graphic Design 2004 * Best Animated PSA – Peterborough Green-Up * Highest Standing in Video Recording & Computer Illustration – P.C.V.S 2003 * Quaker Oats Prize for Business – P.C.V.S * Highest Standing in Information Technology Business – P.C.V.S * Highest Standing in Healthy Active Living (Male) – P.C.V.S -------------------------- EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES -------------------------- * Basketball, rugby, running, cycling, photography, audio/video editing, Ubuntu desktop development -------------------------- REFERENCES -------------------------- Nick Ferrari (Durham College) Professor * (905) 721-2000 x2583 * nick.ferrari@durhamc.on.ca Sean Heuchert (PVNCCDSB) Manager of Information Technology * (705) 748-4861 x298 * sheuchert@pvnccdsb.on.ca Last updated: 2008-10-07