Detailed employment history for Jay Brandt


Computer Sciences Corp. (Motorola Account), Austin, TX:
Motorola's Corporate IT Group was outsourced to Computer Sciences Corp, June 1 2003
June 2003 to Present

June 2003 to Present -- Analyst IT Client Systems III
In Global Infrastructure Solutions - Field Services (GIS)

Provided Desktop Computer Support for up to 200 customers. Supported Windows (NT and 2K), and Macintosh (OS 9 and OS X) environments with a wide range of software. Site 'Macintosh Guru'. Configured and deployed systems for lease returns and new system deployments. Performed troubleshooting, analysis and repairs for hardware and software issues. Performed upgrades of system software and applications. Performed local and remote user support.


Motorola, Austin, TX:
Worked for several divisions of this one Corporation over a period of ten years
24 May 1993 to 31 May 2003

October 2001 to May 2003 -- Analyst IT Client Systems III
In Global Information Systems (GIS)

Provided Desktop Computer Support for up to 200 customers. Supported Windows (NT and 2K), and Macintosh (OS 9 and OS X) environments with a wide range of software. Site 'Macintosh Guru'. Configured and deployed systems for lease returns and new system deployments. Performed troubleshooting, analysis and repairs for hardware and software issues. Performed upgrades of system software and applications. Performed local and remote user support.

Nov. 1997 to October 2001 -- Lead Webmaster / Staff Programmer Analyst
In Advanced eDRAM Center (AeDC)

IT manager with 2 direct reports. Designed, created and managed websites for CSG Global Technologies and the Advanced eDRAM Center, including two complete site redesigns. Managed one Webmaster and one Desktop Computer Support person. Coordinated 14 web contributors to create and support a multi-server website with resources in Arizona and Texas. Interfaced website with Lotus Domino/Lotus Notes and Compass LiveLink back end servers. Controlled website access and security, using X.500, Domino and Compass access control. Managed web server (UNIX system running Netscape Enterprise Server). Created web content in NT, Macintosh and UNIX environments with a wide range of software. Proficient in HTML, DHTML and JavaScript, with some experience in PERL programing and CGI's. Provided desktop support for 30 users. Converted users to an integrated Windows and UNIX environment. Coordinated planning and infrastructure for two major office moves (20+ people, server room and a wafer testing lab). Coordinated development of Disaster Recovery Plan for department. Assisted with UNIX systems administration (SUN Solaris 5.6 / HP-UX 10.20).

Jan. 1997 to Oct. 1997 -- STL Webmaster / Desktop Computer Support Manager
In Semiconductor Technologies Labs (STL).

Supported 350 users and 200 Macintosh systems in the STL offices and Fab. Assisted with CISD CIM startup efforts. Designed, created and managed STL website. Supervised one technician. Supervised one to six contractors. Supervised STL ramp-down efforts for redistribution of 320 STL computer assets, when the group was later phased out in a reorganization.

May 1996 to Jan. 1997 -- STL Desktop Computer Support Manager
In Advanced Products Research and Development Labs (APRDL):

Assigned to support STL, a new research and development group splitting off from APRDL. Supported 320 users and 158 Macintosh systems in the STL offices and Fab. Trained APRDL Desktop Computer Support Manager and transferred QuickMail support duties to him. Trained a Photo Operator to be the STL Computer Support Technician and supervised her. Supervised one to six contractors. All other duties as previously noted, but for STL only.

May 1993 to May 1996 -- APRDL Macintosh Support Manager
In Advanced Products Research and Development Labs (APRDL):

Support for 950 users and 550 Macintosh systems on an Ethernet LAN, in the APRDL, STL and Partner Groups' offices and two Fabs. Supervised and trained a total of five technicians. Managed QuickMail servers. Support for Macintosh hardware and software problems. Configured and installed computers, peripherals, software and upgrades. Evaluated new and proposed acquisitions. Coordinated specifications for and purchase of desktop computer systems and software. Maintained software licenses. Enforced Electronic Information Security Standards. Responsibilities grew from 350 users and 180 Macs, with one technician to train and supervise.


University of Oregon, School of Architecture and Allied Arts; Eugene, OR
August '92 to May '93 -- Computer Support Technician:

Managed Macintosh Computer Lab and four design studios. User support for hardware, software and Internet problems for 100+ students. Managed Microsoft Mail server for over 300 users. Supported LocalTalk and Ethernet LANs. Installed computers, peripherals, software and upgrades.


Linfield College; McMinnville, OR
July '87 to June '92 -- Manager of Microcomputer Services and Computer Technician.

Supported entire campus (2000 students plus faculty). Installed, supported and maintained one Ethernet and seven LocalTalk LANs. Established and managed campus computer store. Supervised 14 part-time student employees. Devised and taught a one week computer literacy class that was mandatory for all incoming Freshmen, and later converted that course to a Computer Based Training system.

July '85 to June '87 -- Computer Network Technician:

Supported Computing Science department (300 students plus faculty). Certified Apple Macintosh repair. Supported DOS PC hardware. Installed and maintained one LocalTalk LAN. End user support for hardware and software. Supervised 12 part-time student employees. Supervised student computer labs. Assistant manager of computer resale program.


O-Tech Group (Temp Service); Beaverton, OR
May '85 to June '85 -- Electronics Technician (contractor)

Circuit Board Stuffer / Solderer for prototype IBM compatable add-in components.


Jason Magnus Productions; Portland, OR
March '85 to June '85 -- Professional Magician


ComputerLand; Corvallis, OR
November '84 to March '85 -- Service Manager

Managed service department, configuring, installing and repairing IBM, Macintosh, AT&T and Compaq systems. Supervised one technician. Assisted in sales consulting.


Timber Specialists; Springfield, OR
September '84 to October '84 -- C Programmer

Wrote control software for a lumber mill saw control system.


Jason Magnus Productions; Portland, OR
May '84 to September '84 -- Professional Magician


Business Computer Center; Portland, OR
February '84 to May '84 -- Technician / Programmer

Configured, delivered and installed desktop and business minicomputer systems. Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics.


Pacific University; Forest Grove, OR
June '83 to February '84 -- Systems Operator

Operated a minicomputer system that was used to process student class registrations and to do routine data processing.


Sidereal; Beaverton, OR
April '83 to June '83 -- Technical Writer (contractor)

As a contractor: Updated technical manuals, incorporating Engineering Change Orders and writing clear procedures.


Summer jobs while in College :

Kach Machine Works; Portland, OR
Summer '82 -- Specialist Machinist

Kach Machine Works (and odd jobs) ; Portland, OR --
Summer '81 -- Custodial / maintenance work (Machinist's Union was on strike)

Thompson's Metal Fab; Vancouver, WA
Summer '81 - Machinist's Helper

Kach Machine Works; Portland, OR --
Summer '79 and '80 -- Specialist Machinist


U.S. Navy; Assigned to USS WM. H Standley CG32 (Guided Missile Cruiser)
September '75 to March '78 -- Data Systems Technician, DS3 (Petty Officer third class)

AN/USQ-20 Peripheral Equipment Maintenance Specialist. Worked as a Systems Administrator on a system that was the military precursor to today's Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) systems. Received letter of commendation for work performance. Was "Education Petty Officer" for my boot camp company, and we won Brigade Honors. My entrance exam scores were the highest ever recorded at the North Portland recruiting office, and the fifth highest out of the 80 recruits in my boot camp company. Honorably Discharged. Time in service includes "CACHE Program" pre-enlistment, working with recruiting office. Held a US Navy Secret Level security clearance.


Computa-Link Company; Portland, OR
July '72 to September '75 -- Co-owner - Lead programmer

Founded and ran this company while still in High School. Together with my partner, Frank Barberis, we managed a staff of up to 12 other programmers, doing all our work after school, on weekends and during the Summers and vacations. We had a downtown Portland office, and our clients included doing all the classified ad billing and subscription billing for Willamette Week newspaper.


Summer jobs while in High School :

Bingham Willamette Co.; Portland, OR --
Summers '73, '74, '75 -- Machinist's Helper

Farrels Restaurant; Portland, OR --
Summer '72 -- Busboy, Dishwasher

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Revised 06/11/2003 by Jay Brandt