Paul Weinstein

5012 N. Lawndale Ave, Second Floor * Chicago, IL 60625 * 773.704.3788
pdw@weinstein.org * http://www.weinstein.org
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Objective

An engineering or managing position designed to utilize my years of proven experience in developing, deploying and administrating open source based web solutions.

Highlights

• A ten year background in database and web engineering


• Nine years of experience with Open Source tools


• Four years of system administration for heterogeneous computing platforms


• Creative troubleshooter with ability to identify and implement system improvements


• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Technical Proficiencies

Operating Systems: Unix: Red Hat and SUSE Linux, FreeBSD; Mac OS X; Windows: 2000, XP, 2003 Server

Languages: Perl, Structured Query Language (SQL), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Javascript, PHP, VB6 and C

Technologies: Apache Web Server & Modules; CVS; Subversion; MySQL; PostgreSQL and SQL Server

Employment History

Jun 2006 - Present
DW Data, Inc.
Software Engineer, Web Application Developer

Assisted in maintaining and enhancing the company's main product Zoomshare, a web-based service that provides individuals with an easy to create personal web site. Development of Zoomshare services occurs on an Open Source stack of tools including, FreeBSD, Apache, Qmail, Perl and Postgres.

• Took charge of maintaining code base of key Zoomshare services such as Photo Album.
• Key developer of new enhancements, such as Zoomshare Widgets, to improve customer experience and keep Zoomshare services inline with customer expectations.

Jan 2002 - Present
Self-Employed and Kepler Solutions, Inc.
Computer Consultant and President

Assisted clients in system administration and deployment of network services on FreeBSD and Red Hat Linux. Supported desktop users on Mac OS, OS X and Windows 2000 systems. In August of 2003 incorporated Kepler Solutions, a computer consulting company, to solidify computer consulting business and continue developing Open Source based solutions for small to medium sized organizations. Key clients include: a private web hosting company, Laughing Squid; independent film studio, Studio B; Chicago Title Insurance Company and private law firm Janssen Doyle, LLP.

• Co-author of Professional Apache Security and Beginning Unix published by Wrox.
• Presented security-based sessions at O'Reilly Open Source Conference, ApacheCon, Open Source Health Care Alliance Meeting and LInuxWorld in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Jun 1998 - Jan 2002
C2Net Software and Red Hat
Database Engineer and Internet Systems Virtuoso

Recruited to provide database-engineering expertise for design, development and management of an in-house e-mail and web-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Trained staff in the proper utilization of the CRM database system. Accountable for overseeing all activities associated with migration of C2Net Software's customer data and web content to Red Hat's existing systems. Handled content and service management for several Red Hat web properties. Served as contributor to the Stronghold Web Server product team.

• Successfully designed and implemented sales and support database to manage customer relationships.
• Administered C2Net web site and back-end systems.
• Directed operations of an internal, private certificate authority using OpenSSL allowing for only authorized access to online company records.

College Internships

Jan 1998 - Jun 1998
Foresight International
Information Services

Charged with responsibility of rapidly developing an in-house database system using Informix. Performed network administration tasks for NT network.

• Successfully completed migration of network services from SCO UNIX to Windows NT.

Aug 1997 - Jun 1998
Elm Elementary School
Information Assistant

Provided Macintosh network installation and maintenance services using AppleShare File Server. Managed the Macintosh computer lab.

• Troubleshot computer problems and effectively trained teachers and staff on network applications for e-mail and web.

Aug 1994 - Mar 1997
Books and Bytes Computer Bookstore
Internet Services Group Leader / Customer Support Representative

Handled customer assistance, web site creation/management and content contribution tasks.

• Credited with successful development and maintenance of online purchasing system.
• Researched books and provided book reviews for online and print newsletter.
• Effectively interfaced with customers and provided program demonstrations.

Publications and Presentations

Weinstein, Paul. "Apache 2.2 and mod_proxy_balancer." ApacheCon EU 2006. The Burlington, Dublin. 28 Jun. 2006.

Love, Paul, et al. Beginning Unix. Indianapolis: Wrox, 2005.

Weinstein, Paul. "Getting Up and Running with Apache 2.0 on Linux." LinuxWorld Conference & Expo. The Javits Center, New York City. 20 Jan. 2004.

Weinstein, Paul, "Is Linux Annoying?" LinuxDevCenter.com August 2003.

Weinstein, Paul. "Getting Up and Running with Apache 2.0 on Linux." LinuxWorld Conference & Expo. Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco. 04 Aug. 2003.

Mobily, Tony, et al. Professional Apache Security. Birmingham: Wrox Press, 2003.

Weinstein, Paul. "Securing Web Access with a Private Certificate Authority." ApacheCon US 2002. Alexis Park Resort, Las Vegas. 20 Nov. 2002.

Weinstein, Paul. "Computer Security Fundamentals." Third Annual Open Source Health Care Alliance Meeting. UCLA Jules Stein Auditorium, Los Angeles. 15 Nov. 2002.

Weinstein, Paul. "Apache and SSL." O'Reilly Open Source Convention. Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, San Diego. 24 Jul. 2002.

Weinstein, Paul, "Apache and SSL." ONLamp.com April 2002.

Weinstein, Paul. "Web Security for Business: Verifying and Storing Customer Data In a Secure Manner." LinuxWorld Conference & Expo. Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco. 29 Aug. 2001.

Weinstein, Paul. "Web Security for Business: Creating and Implementing a Private Certificate Authority with OpenSSL and mod_ssl." O'Reilly Open Source Convention. Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, San Diego. 27 Jul. 2001.

Weinstein, Paul, "Web Security: Apache and mod_ssl Part II." Daemon News June 2001.

Weinstein, Paul, "Web Security: Encryption & Authentication." Daemon News May 2001.

Education

Master of Business Administration in General Management
Elmhurst College, 2008 (expected)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Elmhurst College, 1998

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