Justin Ruff
Professional Profile
I possess an Associate's Degree in Computer Information Services/Networking from North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville, Georgia. I'm well-versed in hardware and software elements of computer systems, with knowledge of Windows operating systems from Windows 3.51 to present systems. I also have knowledge in Linux/UNIX and Sun/Oracle Solaris operating systems, with some hobbyist knowledge of legacy CP/M. Additionally, I have knowledge of both MS-DOS and Shell. I also have a background in HTML, CSS, PHP, and mySQL along with some experience in postgreSQL. A lot of this knowledge is now legacy in nature and has been supplanted by newer technology, but the foundational experience has advantages. I also have experience in retail management, currently serving as a Department Manager and Manager on Duty for a major national retailer.
Experience
Supervisory/Management
- Motivating and training employees
- Inventory management
- Customer service relations
- Conflict resolution
- Overseeing shipping/receiving processes
- Resolve dynamic problems in high stress environment
- Scheduling of employees
- Eliminating waste by utilizing Kaizen principles
Policy Implementation
- Physical and digital security of assets and properties
- Designing and implementing safety procedures
- Applying lean manufacturing and workplace organization concepts to promote efficiency
Miscellaneous Skills
- Experienced operator of powered industrial equipment
- Mechanical and Architectural/Residential drafting
- Freelance writing and proof-editing
Computer Experience
Hardware
- Assembly, diagnostics, and repair of both consumer and enterprise systems across multiple architectures
- Knowledge and familiarity with a multitude of legacy systems, from storage mediums such as 5.25/8 inch floppy disks and drives to SyQuest, ZIP, tape to early Intel and AMD architectures along with older systems such as the Osborne OCC1 and KayPro
- Ability to design, build, and implement custom computer systems from general applications to speciality roles to enterprise solutions
Networking
- Router, switch, hardware installation/configuration/maintenance
- IPv4 and IPv6 implementation
- CISCO and 3COM
- Telnet
- Home and small business network configuration
- Digital and physical security policy inplementation
- Cable installation and management
Programming/Scripting
- HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- mySQL
- postgreSQL
- Shell
- Limited Adobe Flash, Javascript, and C#
Software
- Windows, Linux/UNIX, Sun/Oracle Solaris operating systems
- Lotus 123, Microsoft Office, and OpenOffice suites
- Active Directory
- IBM AS/400
- Limited experience with SAP
- AutoCAD
Web Development/Management
- Have designed, developed, and managed internet communities of various discussion topics, one of which reached 15,000+ members
- Over 17 years experience designing, implementing, and executing websites for both personal and commercial purposes
- Developed modifications for MercuryBoard, Invision Power Board, Aardvark Topsites, PHP Nuke, WordPress, and many others
- Developed SEO strategies to optimize advertisement revenues and increase CPM by streamlining content
- Brokered sales of websites and oversaw migration of files and databases across servers
- 13 years eCommerce experience, primarily through eBay
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Last updated November 28, 2020