Andrew P. E. Collins' Resume

Employment History

1/1996 - Present

Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, New Mexico - Data Analyst/ Developer (Senior Member of the Technical Staff)

I am a computer analyst working with data visualization and analysis. I try to extract knowledge from often very large sets of structured and unstructured data. I use a wide variety of tools including database systems, scripting languages, and commercial visualization packages. I also write visualization software from scratch when there is no existing package that shows what I'm looking for. (See Experience below for details on applications and languages.)

I started at Sandia as a desktop computer tech and helped manage a modest collection of Novell Netware servers. Since then, I have been a server manager, web application developer, database developer, and network architect. I have designed, built, and maintained entire LANs for hundreds of users on my own. I have also been an integral part of teams building larger networks and network applications.

10/1994 - 1/1996

Los Alamos National Labs, Los Alamos, New Mexico - Computer Tech III, System Administrator

Help desk technician and Windows NT 3.51 System Administrator. I helped with early implementation of a very large Lotus Notes roll out and managed a MS SQL server.

previously

I have worked in sheet metal and corrugated cardboard as a CAD CAM designer and worked in data visualization for a hydrologist.

Education

BFA in sculpture, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

(Core curriculum completed for BS in computer science.)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) in Windows 2003 track (early adopter).

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Windows 2000 track.

Experience

Computer Related

• Database design and SQL programing in MS SQL Server 2008, MySQL, and Oracle.
  
• Scripting in Python, VB Script, Perl, and Groovy.
• Application programming in Java, Groovy and some VB (.Net).
• Adobe Flex and LiveCycle Data Services.
  
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer in Windows 2000 and 2003 with experience in nearly every aspect of Active Directory network design and administration (Domain Controllers, DNS, Exchange, Group Policies, IIS).
• Experience with router, switch, and firewall design, programming, and administration (Cisco and Juniper).
• Web application design using IIS and ASP as well as Apache, Plone, Zope, and LAMP.
• Technical document writing including documentation of servers and networks and instructions for end users.

Other

• Various DOE and DOD clearances held since 1995.
• Basic analog and digital electronics, schematic reading, fabricating, soldering.
  
• Photography and film processing, video (shooting and editing), MIDI based music composition, painting, & sculpture.
• Woodworking, welding, metal lathe and other metalwork, and work in electronics. Automotive restoration and repair.

Personal and professional references available on request.