The Chops

(or, nuts and bolts qualifications)

Mark understands his craft and excels at it. Technology is great when you know how to use it; and when you don't, you definitely need an expert like Mark on your team. You can experience Mark's expertise at www.YourMoneyYourWay.com. --Nancy Fraser, Nota Bene Consulting

I have substantial, hands-on experience with the following technologies, and more:

Operating Systems
- Windows (the gamut)
- Free Unix-like systems (Linux, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, etc.)
- Commercial Unix systems such as SCO, HP/UX, and AIX
Programming Languages
- The Microsoft Visual Studio languages: C# and VB.NET
- C
- C++
- Perl
- JavaScript
- some Ruby and Rails
Legacy Stuff
- FORTRAN IV (seriously!)
- RPG III
- IBM System/38 midrange (does anyone still run these?)
- Clipper and its Windows incarnation, Visual Objects
Databases
- MySQL 4 and 5
- Oracle through 11g
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Sybase
- DB2
Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Security+