About Me

I am a Database Administrator for Fiserv.  I work mostly with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database engines. I also do a limited amount of systems administration with both Microsoft Windows and Linux - specifically Novell's SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).

While I mainly use SQL Server and PostgreSQL at work, my background includes Sybase, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and MySQL and I use both MySQL and PostgreSQL at home.

In my spare time, I'm a member of the Washington County Composite Squadron (PCR-OR-034) of the Civil Air Patrol.  In addition to managing the Unit website, I'm also the Assistant Professional Development Officer.  This position assists members of our unit advance their skill and advance in rank in the CAP Program.

When I'm not working, I continue to develop my technical skills on a network of computers at home, which includes a few websites I manage for several friends.  I also closely follow the technology news sites, as well well as many  financial news sites (and a few general news sites, considering I'm a little bit of a news junkie).

For fun, i.e., when I'm not working on one of my computer systems, I enjoy curling up with a good book or the occasional movie.

I live outside Portland, Oregon.