MARKO VIDBERG

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Email: marko(at)vidberg(dot)com

OBJECTIVE

Web developer, webmaster or system administrator working with open source technologies such as PHP, MySQL, Apache and Linux.

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Operating System Experience
    • Experienced with Linux (Redhat, CentOS, Debian, ArchLinux), FreeBSD, Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/XP

  • Programming Language Experience
    • Work experience with PHP, Perl, ASP/VBScript, MySQL, Javascript, MS-SQL and HTML/DHTML since 1998
    • Hobby experience with HTML, C and shell scripting since 1995
    • School experience with Pascal and C from 1990 to 1994

  • System Administration Experience
    • Work experience with Linux/FreeBSD system administration since 1995 (at BayNet, WebSorcery and MBAPub... see below)
    • Familiar with TCP/IP, routing and various network topologies

EDUCATION

  • Online Courses at PHP Architect, http://www.phparch.com
    • Building Rich Internet Applications With PHP 5 and AJAX (August 2007)
    • PHP 5 Certification Combo (July 2007)

  • Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA
    • Awarded Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Mathematical Sciences (Graduated 1995)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan 2002 - Current (Contract)   Freelance Web Developer & Consultant
  • Vidberg Consulting, Kitchener, Ontario
    • Development and maintenance of web sites (PHP, MySQL) for a number of clients
    • Consulting for a number of clients
    • Configuration and administration of Linux web servers
    • Working completely from home
    • Visit http://vidberg.com for more details

Feb 2000 - Dec 2001 (Full Time)   Web Application Developer
  • Emerge2 Digital Inc., 554 Parkside Drive, Waterloo, Ontario N2L5Z4
    • Development of Galileo E-Commerce software using compiled Perl and MS-SQL
    • Development of the internal resource allocation system software using compiled Perl
    • Updating and modification of Perl and ASP (VBScript) code for client and internal websites
    • Creating development quotes and requirements for client needs

Nov 1998 - Jan 2000 (Contract)   Web Developer / Webmaster
  • WebSorcery Inc., Guelph, Ontario
    • Developing and updating HTML, PHP and Javascript code for client websites
    • Assisting in planning website layout and design
    • Configuring new server accounts, email boxes and virtual host domains
    • Installation of Redhat Linux and FreeBSD onto office servers
    • Setting up and maintaining office network with shared Internet connectivity via cable modem

Jan 1998 - Oct 1998 (Full Time)   ISP Helpdesk Technician
  • Golden Triangle Online, Kitchener, Ontario
    • Provided phone support for residential and corporate clients having Internet connectivity problems and general client software usage inquiries
    • Independently developed extensive call-logging database system using HTML and Perl CGI scripts for the technical support department

May 1997 - Dec 1997 (Full Time)   Technical Representative
  • Onward Computer Systems, Kitchener, Ontario
    • Repaired, configured and upgraded PC's and peripherals
    • Handled all RMA's and incoming/outgoing parcel shipments
    • Configured and maintained the internal network with shared Internet connectivity via 128K ISDN modem

Apr 1995 - Apr 1997 (Full Time)   Chief Technical Officer & System Administrator
  • BayNet Internet Services Inc., Thunder Bay, Ontario
    • Researched initial technical issues and hardware requirements
    • Setup modems, routers, hubs, ethernet cards/cabling, Livingston Portmasters
    • Configured Apache web server, email server, Radius accounting server and DNS
    • Handled system administration and security of Linux systems
    • Supervised technicians and helpdesk operators

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST