David Primmer

319 Precita Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.970.9847 (H)
e-mail: job(at)primco.org

Objective:

Challenging and rewarding position in Computer Systems Engineering or Technical Project Management

Professional experience:

Google, Inc

Mountain View, CA

May 2005 - Present

Engineer, SysOps Group. Developed system administration tools in Python, IronPython and PowerShell, focusing on Active Directory, Exchange and cross-platform system administration tools. Provided programming leadership and established coding standards for the SysOps group including an emphasis on test driven development and library use. Encouraged use of Pylons Web Framework and designed web front end for administration tools. http://www.google.com


Verizon Business (formerly Totality, Inc)

San Francisco, CA

Nov 2005, May 2006

Senior Windows Engineer, Site Operations Center. Primary role was Management Consulting to the Operations Group. Reviewed SOC processes and produced a statistical and behavioral analysis of issues in their Remedy ticketing system. Implemented changes to the software and processes to improve quality within the group. Mentored SOC engineers and established Windows support policies. Lead the design and pilot of a Content Management System based on Plone to support critical internal documentation process. http://www.verizonbusiness.com/us/itsolutions/apps/remote/


LucasFilm Ltd.

San Francisco, CA

May 2005, Nov 2005

Senior Engineer, Windows Server Group. Extensive Windows Scripting (WSH/ASDI/WMI) during domain consolidation and campus move of 150 Windows servers and 1500 users. Scripted merger of five Active Directory domains to one including cross-platform migration of account, mail, file, and print services. Created large repository of administration scripts customized to the environment. http://lucasfilm.com/


Rigel Pharmaceuticals

South San Francisco, CA

Nov 2004, Dec 2004

Maintain Windows and Mac desktop and Server environment for 150 users in Biotech firm. Although primarily a maintenance position, had the opportunity to propose, and then redesign the Veritas / Retrospect backup system for the servers and the desktops. As the admin of the system were on leave at the time of the re-design, the primary focus was on the documentation. Created policies, procedures and documentation for new desktop imaging/ghost system. http://rigel.com


Taos Mountain, Inc

Santa Clara, CA

Oct 2004, Oct 2006

Practice Leader and Senior Technical Consultant. Held numerous consulting positions throughout the Bay Area. Provided leadership in the Windows System Administration Practice to fellow consultants. Regular interviewing and selection of new Taos consultants. http://taos.com


Sand Hill Econometrics

Palo Alto, CA

Sept 2003, to Jan 2006

Director of Technology. Responsible for technical infrastructure of small econometrics startup. Built the Sand Hill Index Database, transitioned data and ETL processes from Access to SQL Server 2000. Designed sophisticated information-sourcing system to allow tracking of data purchased from various data vendors allowing the correction of selection bias inherent in the data. http://www.sandhillecon.com


Kipp Summit Academy

San Lorenzo, CA

Jan 2004, to Present

Designed and implemented the computer system for a first-year charter school. Had the opportunity to design a network from the ground up with brand new technology. Exchange Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 and RIS deployment of XP Pro clients.


Mobile Insights

Mountain View , CA

Nov 2001 , May 2002

Networking specialist. Build complete Windows 2000 / Exchange 2000 network for approx 200 end users in 2 days for wireless networking conference. Specialized in rapid deployment of wireless LAN and install of replicated clients. http://www.mobileinsights.com


FairAir.com

San Francisco, CA

May 2000 - Aug 2000

Director of Operations and System Architect. Build development staging and production environment for pre-launch, Unix-based web business. Project management, procurement, staffing, responsible for overall design of the technical environment. http://www.fairair.com


Certainty Solutions (formerly Global Networking and Computing)

Redwood City, CA

Dec 1997 - Sept 1999

Member of Technical Staff. NT Enterprise Architect. Lead Windows NT consultant on highly technical UNIX consulting team. Involved in every aspect of large corporate information systems: e-mail, web servers, DNS/DHCP management, router configuration, database management, internal IT processes, desktop config, backup, security, VPNs, firewalls, remote access and large scale datacenter solutions. Tech lead on several production-level database-backed web server clusters. Complete corporate information systems needs analysis. Designed and implemented NT-based network migration for medium-sized company. Consulting projects for many Silicon Valley companies. http://www.certaintysolutions.com/


CHALK

San Francisco, CA

Nov 1997 - Present

Director of Technology (Volunteer). Responsible for all information systems. Strategic development of projects to integrate the technology community and youth education in the bay area. Co-designed Virtual Visitors program including live Netshow broadcast to San Francisco schools. Developed Access database used by Youthline staff for agency referrals. Designed web front-end to agency database - http://youthline.org. Mentoring youth staff in professional and technological development. http://www.chalk.org


Interval Research Corporation

Palo Alto, CA

Aug 1996 - Dec 1997

Senior Network Systems Administrator. Technical lead in PC server and desktop systems management. Transitioned 300-user Mac/Unix environment to NT/Win95. Evaluated and rolled out Exchange 5.0 and created Outlook 97 applications. Developed Web database applications with Active Server Pages and Access. Extensive internal Web publishing, process documentation and information design. Created entire computing infrastructure for a small spin off company. http://www.interval.com


Autodesk, Inc.

San Rafael, CA

Apr 1994 - Jun 1996

Network Systems Administrator II, on-site systems support at Autodesk, Engineering Services Group. Specializing in Systems R&D, Windows NT, UNIX and WWW. Demonstrated strong customer service skills toward users with varying levels of computing experience. Desktop/Laptop and network troubleshooting, training and consulting for 500 software developers. Technical lead for Autodesk's Common Desktop Operating Environment project. Directed transition of 1500+ desktops from Win3.1/Netware3.x to NT and Win95. Designed NT backup solution for 600 workstations using Cheyenne Arcserve. http://www.autodesk.com


Primco

San Francisco, CA

Jan 1993 - Present

Principal in Primco, San Francisco-based computer consulting company. Sole Proprietor. Work with businesses in all phases of planning and implementation of LANs, WANs, custom and off-the-shelf software solutions, hardware purchases, and ongoing technical support.


Drost-Hansen Communications

San Francisco, CA

Nov 1992 - Apr 1994

Manager of Information Systems. Support network of 20 Windows PC’s. Managed and performed production of direct-mail marketing materials. Coordinated data-entry staff. FoxPro Database management including extensive list processing. Document layout with Word 6.0.


University of Washington Dept. of Computing

Seattle, WA

Nov 1987 - Apr 1991

LAN Consultant. Supervise and assist users of an on-campus DOS-Novell computer network. Regular software training, hardware maintenance, and backups.


Education:

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

May 2006 - Jul 2006

Project Management X407, 30 PDUs


University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Nov 1987 - Jun 1991

Bachelor of Arts, English. With writing emphasis. 3.5 G.P.A.


Additional professional activities:

Focused on Microsoft Internet technologies. Current skills with all Windows server and productivity products. Involved in open-source programming projects using numerous programming languages. Enjoy volunteering my techincal skills. Personally excited by projects that create a common purpose between businesses and the individuals in their communities that are underrepresented or disadvantaged.

References Available Upon Request

Location of this resume: http://primco.org/david_primmer_resume.html