I have been using computers since 1981 and involved in software development since 1986. I have been a UNIX system administrator since 1991 starting with Linux and moving primarily to FreeBSD in 1998 (although I manage a heterogeneous network comprised of both RedHat Linux and FreeBSD servers and maintain a strong skill set in both operating systems).

Most of my development is currently for high end, high traffic web sites and I am the sole administrator for a private network located in a Level 3 data center designed for both our own needs and for web hosting, co-location and dedicated services.

My General Skills/Experience include:

• PHP 3/4 Development - 1998 to Current
• Perl 5 Development - 1996 to Current
• Computer Networking (Dialup) - 1984 to Current
• Computer Networking (Ethernet) - 1991 to Current
• Computer Networking (Wireless) - 2001 to Current
• Linux System Administration - 1991 to Current
• FreeBSD System Administration - 1998 to Current
• MySQL Database Development / Administration - 1998 to Current
• Web Hosting Administration - 1996 to Current
• Psoft/H-Sphere Installation and Management - 2001 to Current
• Graphics Development using Adobe Photoshop - 1997 to Current
• Web Site Design (Dreamweaver MX, Homesite) - 1996 to Current

What I can do for you (just some examples, I can do much more than I've listed):

• General FreeBSD and Linux Administration
• Installation and Configuration of Special Applications such as MySQL, qmail, sendmail
• Installation and Configuration of Anti-Spam Technologies for qmail and sendmail using spamassassin and mimedefang
• Installation and Configuration of almost any WWW scripts or applications
• Modification/Customization of PHP or Perl scripts and applications
• Help configuring and managing DNS servers and zones
• UNIX system and application security screening and hardening
• WWW application security screening and hardening
• Apache 1.3.x and 2.x installation and configuration
• Much, Much More (just ask - if I'm not capable, I'll let you know right away so you can find another advisor who is!)

I will happily answer questions COD by E-mail. Send me an E-mail with your question and I'll get back to you promptly with a quote for the answer!