Rick Uhl
11400 4th St.
North #1209
St. Petersburg, Fl 33716
Cell 727.385.3591
January 2007
I would like to find an organization in which I can utilize my years of acquired Systems and Network experience to provide stable and secure data management and utilization of resources. I excel at providing understandable solutions to the end user or manager (in English not Computerese) as needed, and I am a proven expert at computer security and up to date anti-intrusion techniques (Whitehat). I am continuing formal education at St. Petersburg College in Network security practices.
FORMAL TRAINING
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Richardson High School 1968 - 1972 Richardson, TX CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS
· U. S. Air Force 1972 - 1974 Tampa, Fl RADIO ELECTRONICS / OPERATIONS
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Cleveland Inst.of Electronics 1974 - 1976 Tampa,
Fl ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
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Florida Beacon College 1974 - 1976 Largo, Fl
LIBERAL ARTS / BUSINESS
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IBM PC Warr Service 1982 San Jose, Ca COMPUTER
SERVICE
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Epson PC Warr Service 1985 San
Francisco, Ca COMPUTER SERVICE
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HondaNet Dealer Interlink 1986 Los
Angeles, Ca COMPUTER DEALERSHIP
INTRANET
COMPUTER HARDWARE EXPERIENCE 30 YRS COMBINED/COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (R & D) NOVELL NETWORK OPERATIONS &
INSTALLATION
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IBM PC DESIGN, MAINT, AND SERVICE IBM PC INSTALLATION (APP & DB
PROGRAMMING)
·
SR. ELECTRONICS TECH (R & D)(Mil
Spec) ELECTRMECH. TECH (PACKAGE &
TEST EQUIP)
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DESIGNED ROBOTS, LASERS 3D CAD, DESKTOP GRAPHICS,
ANIMATION
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SPEECH RECOGNITION & SYNTHESIS (currently registered IBM SOLUTION
DEVELOPER)
COMPUTER SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE 30 YRS PROGRAMMING/INSTALLATION/INSTRUCTION
· Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 Windows 2003 Advanced Server with Active Dir Exchange Server
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Windows 95,98,2000/3,XP MsOffice
Freelance Plus Q & A Database
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Novell 3.X & 4.X Access Visio Print Shop Deluxe
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SCO Xenix/Unix Microsoft
Outlook Quattro Pro Adobe Print Shop
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IBM OS/2 Visual Basic Excel Autocad
· Dos Ver 1-7 Visual Foxpro MS
Publisher Word Perfect
· AS 400 Frontpage IE6 Internet Netscape Communicator
· SQL Server Lotus 123 Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat
APPLICATIONS EXPERIENCE 30
YEARS EXPERIENCE
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Designed, implemented, and
administered several relational databases utilizing SQL, ODBC, & OLTP.
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Supported Systems environments with up
to 500 users including Exchange Server and antiviral oversite.
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Supported Mortgage Loan Processing and
Banking systems 250 user.
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Implemented and supported Fedline
Banking and Multi-Dealer processing for Honda motorcycle dealers.
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Setup numerous accounting systems
including Gl, Ar, Ap, Payroll W/DD, Cost acctg. and client services.
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Implemented, upgraded and supported
numerous CAD systems including Autocad.
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Implemented and maintained numerous
Antiviral and anti-intrusion network systems.
MOST RECENT JOB EXPERIENCE
PREVIOUS 25 YEARS
February 2006 July 2006
Tortuga Charters / Key West, fl Webmaster/Designer Responsibilities include website design, Search Engine Optimization, flash design and new marketing. I continue to provide regular updates to site and trip photo catalog. The site may be viewed at www.tortugacharters.com.
For reference please contact Judy Warzecha at 305-293-1189
December 1998 Feb 2006
OPPENHEIMER EYE CLINIC / Key west, Fl MIS
Manager/senior design Engineer I originally designed, implemented, and have been solely responsible for
the proper upkeep and operation of the multi-user Windows 2003 Advanced/NT
Network system and Internet connectivity using routers, hubs, and firewalls. My
responsibilities also included proper operation of the Primary Domain Server,
Backup Domain Server/Internet Communications Server and numerous workstations
in the Eye Clinic. My duties include
but are not solely limited to hardware upkeep, installation processes, remote
authorization of claims, electronic claims submission, and upgrades to systems
and Medical software. I am proud to say
that for over 7 years this system has proven to be hacker proof and has never
been compromised. Contact Dr. Daren
Oppenheimer for current reference 294-5503/cell 7970348 (Diane
Gladding-office manager) (Steven Oppenheimer-296-8815)
February 2004 Jan 2006
Airborne/DHL
- Route Delivery/Key West (except for Feb 2005-June
2005)
Provide logistics support for DHL including
computer tracking and disposition of shipments to Old Town Key West on a daily
basis. Station Manager and Supervisor
Tom Latosek 305-923-0034
February 2005 June 2005
Monroe
County BOCC Systems Analyst (Temporary Position)
Provided computer systems support for 400+
users on a daily basis using remote support software and onsite support where needed. I was responsible for installation and
management of anti-virus software and network software. For reference contact Peter Horton Dir/Key
West Airport 296-5439
December 1997 December 1998
Ripleys
Believe It or Not / Key West, Fl Operations Engineer/Manager Responsible for entire operational upkeep of
museum including all computer systems, electrical systems and Audio Visual
Presentations. Reported directly to
General Manager of the museum. (Reference available)
July 1997 - December 1997
MORTGAGE
INVESTORS CORPORATION/ St. Petersburg, FL- MIS SYSTEMS MANAGER - Responsible
for the computer operations of a mortgage processing center utilizing 250 user
Novell network 3.12. Supported Visual
FoxPro, MsOffice 97 and Exchange Server.
Upgraded to Novell 4.1and RAID level 5 Server and supported all
operations. I answered directly to
Operations Manager and correlated with in-house CNE.
July 1997 December 1997
SHUTTERHAUS
- NUSASH, INC./ St. Petersburg, Fl - IT CONSULTANT/PROGRAMMER - Responsible
for Design and Implementation of new company wide WINDOW NT 4.0 Network system
& database utilizing MSOFFICE 97 capabilities and written in ACCESS 97 and
VISUAL BASIC 5. Also ODBC data transfer
interface to accounting system SOTA.
Custom designed client front-end forms, queries, and reports using
Crystal Reports.
July 1995 - July 1997
R U
COMPUTING, LLC./ Tucson, AZ - OWNER/SENIOR ENGINEER/WEBMASTER - My
consulting business designed Internet systems and Web Pages for Clients and
designed and installed a CYBER-CAFE with multiple high speed Pentium systems
and full computer rental capabilities including desktop publishing and virtual
reality. Also was primary design
engineer for Intranet systems for Arizona International University (branch of
University of Arizona) utilizing Windows NT, Routers and firewalls.
July 1995 - July 1996
SUNQUEST
MORTGAGE/ Tucson, AZ - COMPUTER OPERATIONS MANAGER - Responsible for full
system operations and maintenance programs for Novell network 3.12 (100
user). I also was instrumental in
development of remote ISDN teleconferencing system between home office and
satellite offices in Phoenix Arizona.
November 1989 - July 1995
RICK
UHL CONSULTING, RICK'S COMPUTER SVCS/ Redding, CA - OWNER/SR. ENGINEER - I
owned and operated this computer design and consulting service for 6 years
providing on-going support and operational services to my clients on a service
agreement or as needed basis. I
designed and installed several hundred database and accounting systems for a
wide array of clients including banks.
Average number of active ongoing service agreements was 100. Worked
exclusively from satisfied customer referrals.
July 1988 - July 1989
ONE
STOP COMPUTERS/ Redding, CA - MANAGER/SERVICE
MANAGER - I opened and managed this computer sales and service outlet
during first year of operation. I was
directly responsible for Sales the first year in excess of $250,000.00. All
manufacturing, testing, and assembly was done entirely in-house.
June 1986 June 1988
JADE
COMPUTER CORPORATION/ Dallas, TX - SERVICE
MANAGER - I worked as the Regional Service Manager for the Dallas, Houston,
and Atlanta outlet stores, and also the Service Manager for the Dallas store.
This included the responsibility of overseeing and producing all computers from
the Dallas outlet.
June 1983 June 1986
ROSE
COMPUTER SYSTEMS/ VISALIA, CA OWNER/SR. ENGINEER My company designed,
manufactured, and installed IBM compatible computer systems in businesses
throughout southern California. I was
personally responsible for Management and Engineering duties and managed a
staff of 10 people.
PREVIOUS TO JUNE 1986
I worked 5 years in SILICON VALLEY in various Engineering functions, designing and implementing various electronics solutions, including Robotic manipulators, 3D Graphics processors, YAG and Eximer Lasers, and early mainframe computer systems. All previous work experience is verifiable upon request.
Oppenheimer Eye Clinic
Daren Oppenheimer
1708 N. Roosevelt Blvd
Key West, Fl 33040
305-294-5503
Letter of Reference for Rick Uhl
November 15, 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
Mr. Rick Uhl has worked with our Clinic for the past 7 years as our IT Manager/Engineer. During this time he has had the responsibility of designing, installing, and upgrading our computer systems and software as needed. He has performed these tasks with professional ability and awesome results. Each task we have asked him to do he has successfully accomplished and made it look easy. He has been an integral part of our clinic and his abilities are greatly appreciated. I highly recommend him to anyone or any organization that is in need of a good computer system architect or support person. He has setup our servers, given us outstanding Internet security, and supported our medical software, Compulink, as the need dictated. He will be an asset to whoever uses him.
Should you need any further reference please feel free to contact my office or me at any time.
Thank you,
Daren Oppenheimer
Personal references for Rick Uhl June 5, 2006
Sean Wright 7
years
Owner Miami Subs, Key West, Fl
Wk phone 305.294.0001 / cell 305.797.1631
Dr. Daren Oppenheimer 7
years
Doctor of Optometry, Oppenheimer Eye Clinic Key West, Fl
Wk phone 305.294.5503 / Cell Phone 305.797.0348
Diane Gladding 7
years
Office Manager, Oppenheimer Eye Clinic Key West, Fl
Wk phone 305.294.5503
Candice Moore 20
yrs
Office Mgr, Little Switzerland Key West, Fl
Cell Phone 305.240.0789
Judy Warzecha 7
years
Owner, Tortuga IV Charters Key West, Fl
Wk Phone 305.896.7317
Tammy Wischmeyer 1
year
Contract Mgr, Galleon Properties Key West, Fl
Wk phone 305.296.7711 /Home Phone 305.294.5676
Please call if you need more references or other information.