James R. Blair

blairj@nwrain.com

Objective Immediate availability for a challenging career in Information Technology using and building upon my familiarity with the configuration, design and troubleshooting of networks and problem resolution. The qualifications involve experience in and familiarity with:
  • UNIX administration for SunOS, Solaris, Redhat Linux
  • NT system administration on 3.51, 4.0 workstation and server
  • BASIC, C++, PASCAL, and 8086 assembly language
  • Windows 98, 95, 3.1, and 3.11 for Workgroups, and DOS ver 5 & 6
  • HTML, Internet web site design, ISP Connectivity
  • TCP/IP, IPX/SPX and AppleTalk
  • OSPF, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, T1/E1, Frame Relay, DDR and Bridging
  • DELPHI and Visual Basic Application developers
  • Office 97, CorelDraw 8, Project 98, and Visio Professional
  • CISCO ROUTER configuration
Experience 1996–Present US Army Fort Lewis, WA

Senior Network Administrator

  • Ensured a secure, constant communication for the US military CLASSIFIED Internet.
  • Trained and led a 10 man team to operate from remote locations in order to maintain connectivity and repair information technology systems for the military Internet .
  • Engineered improvements to database access by providing a timely fix for network problems encountered.

1996–Present James Blair Enterprises Spanaway, WA

Computer Consultant

  • Provided after hours consulting and repair to computer/network equipment that resulted in non-interrupted financial transactions for 4 intranetworked stores.
  1993-1996 US Army Fort Hood, TX

Scout Helicopter Observer and LAN administrator

  • Maintained the Squadron LAN (approx. 250 personnel) with network connectivity, as well as software/hardware configuration, including dial-up networking.
  • Designed an electronic device to be used for the Apache helicopter Global Positioning System that saved the Army $3.45 for every two flight hours accumulated.
  • Maintained over 300 accident free flying hours in a three-year period, including numerous night-vision goggle assisted flights.
   
   
Education 1988–1991 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL
  • 3 years of college completed in Aviation Technology with Avionics
  • 1998-Present Currently working on self-paced Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification

    1997 INTERPRISE/US WEST Networking Services Fort Lewis, WA

    • Advanced CISCO Router Configuration
    • Introduction To CISCO Router Configuration

    1996 Tactical Systems Repair Course Fort Huachuca, AZ

    • Trained for maintaining equipment, including HF, VHF, UHF, and MF receivers, narrow-band recorder-reproducers, tactical antennas and controls, modulators and demodulators, multiplexers and demultiplexers, signal monitors, direction finding and electronic countermeasure equipment.
    • Distinguished honor graduate

    1994 Primary Leadership Development Course Fort Hood, TX

    • Leadership Responsibilities, Communication, Resource Management, Ethics, Problem Solving, Styles of Leadership, Human Motivation, Personal Counseling, and Exercise of Authority.
    • Graduated Commandants List

    1993-1994 Central Texas College Killeen, TX

    • C++ language programming, Management of Performance Oriented Training, Assessing the Training Standard, Leadership and Communication
    • 3.8 GPA

    1991-1992 Military Helicopter Observer Course Fort Rucker, AL

    • Basic helicopter maneuvers, Aerial Navigation, Emergency Procedures

    1984-1988 Western Brown High Mt. Orab, OH

    • High School Diploma.
    • Graduated 11th in class.
    Interests Spending quality time with my wife and son, Computers, Bluegrass music, flying private aircraft, hiking and camping.
    OTHER Currently have a TOP SECRET classification. Awarded 5 Army Achievement Medals, 2 Army Commendation Medals and 2 Good Conduct Medals.

    Tuesday, September 29, 1998