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\title{Curriculum Vitae}

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\textbf{\bog{Curriculum Vitae for Matt Brown}} \\
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\large{Linux and Network Administrator}
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\section{Personal Data}
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\textbf{Full Name:} &  \textbf{Matthew Brown} \\
\textbf{E-mail:} & \texttt{matt@mattb.net.nz} \\ 
\textbf{GPG Key} & 59B2D9A0 \\
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\section{Career Objectives}

\jobItem{To lead the design, implementation and management of key Internet 
technologies}
\jobItem{To broaden my experience in a role outside of New Zealand}
\jobItem{To be well respected for my technical abilities and personality
by friends and colleagues}
\jobItem{To continue developing my leadership and technical skills}

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\section{Key Technical Abilities}

\jobItem{TCP/IP Design, Implementation and Maintenance on a LAN and WAN scale}

\jobItem{IP Routing using OSPF and BGP}

\jobItem{Linux server administration primarily using the Debian distribution}

\jobItem{Administration of common Linux server software such as Apache (web),
 Exim (mail), MySQL and PostgreSQL (database) and Squid (web cache / proxy)}

\jobItem{Programming languages: Python, C/C++, Bash Scripting, Ruby and PHP}

\jobItem{Wireless Networking using 802.11 and related technologies}

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\section{Personal Profile}

\noindent I graduated from the University of Waikato in 2004 with a Bachelor
of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (BCMS) with First Class Honours. My 
honours research project involved the implementation of a wireless mesh network
for broadband Internet delivery in rural areas. I maintained a high level of
achievement throughout my academic studies and received two scholarships in
recognition of my academic success. 
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\noindent I am highly motivated and enjoy working in an entrepreneurial
business environment. I enjoy moving quickly to take advantage of new
opportunites and technologies. I have excellent critical thinking, planning and
problem solving abilities and I enjoy working through challenging problems to
reach an appropriate solution. I learn quickly, work well in stressful
situations and have no problem working to deadlines.
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\noindent I am an experienced team worker and enjoy taking the leadership role
when an opportunity is presented. I have excellent written and verbal
communication skills and I understand the importance of utilising a range of
communication techniques to listen effectively and convey complex ideas in a
manner that is easy to understand. 
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\section{Professional Experience}

\job{Site Reliability Engineer}
{Apr 2007 - Present}
{Google, Dublin, Ireland}

\noindent I work in the Site Reliability Engineering team for Google looking
after a wide range of systems and software. Further information on this role is
available on request. \\

\job{Network Administrator}
{Oct 2004 - Mar 2007}
{WAND Network Research Group, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand}

\noindent My key responsibility in this role was to maintain several large
community networks with over 100 802.11 wireless repeaters and end-clients. I
accomplished this by leading the design and development of a configuration
system and associated system infrastructure. This system automates common
network administration tasks and allows the day to day operation of the network
to be handled by community volunteers.  \\

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\noindent \textbf{Key Achievements:}
\jobItem{Designed, implemented and maintained TCP/IP networks
providing reliable Internet access using OSPF and BGP routing protocols}

\jobItem{Developed a custom Linux distribution derived from Debian for use on
low power embedded wireless repeaters with limited resources}

\jobItem{Maintained and secured Debian Linux servers running many common ISP
services}

\jobItem{Led a team consisting of two Junior Developers}

\jobItem{Deployed networks to some of the remotest schools in New Zealand, the
rural Transkei in South Africa and Pacific Islands}

\job{Research Analyst - 50\% role concurrent with above position}
{Oct 2004 - Jan 2006}
{MediaLab Limited, Wellington, New Zealand}

\noindent For the duration of this employment 50\% of my time was contracted
to The University of Waikato in the role described above. In this position I
designed and undertook network measurement projects under contract for the CTO
of a leading New Zealand telecommunications company. My responsibilites also
included preparing submissions and leading the companies involvement in
industry regulation activites with the Commerce Commission. This role allowed
me to further develop my project management skills and gave me valuable
experience in the modern telecommunications environment.
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\job{Student Research Assistant}
{Nov 2001 - Sep 2004}
{WAND Network Research Group, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand}

\noindent During my studies I was employed part time by a wireless
research project (CRCnet). In this role I was the primary administrator of the
CRCnet wireless networks, both in the Waikato region and in other areas of the
country. My competence and ability to work as part of a team in this job lead
to permanent employment with the group when I completed my degree.
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\job{Software Development Consulting}
{2001 - 2004}
{Holistic Information Services Ltd.} 

\noindent I completed several contracts for Holistic Information
Services Ltd working as part of a team during software migration projects for
large New Zealand energy companies. I was involved in the design, 
implementation and testing of C/C+ software integrating with the Maximo 
Asset Management application and Oracle databases.

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\section{Educational Achievements}

\formation{University of Waikato (Hamilton, New Zealand)}
{2001 - 2004}
{Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (First Class Honours)}
\hspace{\indentlength}{Full Academic Transcript available on request}
\hspace{\indentlength}{Recipient of two academic scholarships}

\formation{Hillcrest High School (Hamilton, New Zealand)}
{1997 - 2000}
{Completed 6 Form Certificate and School Certificate \\
\hspace{\indentlength}Upon receipt of a scholarship I started university
without completing a Bursary year.}
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\section{Professional Affiliations}
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Golden Key International Honours Society & \\
New Zealand Open Source Society & \\
Waikato Linux Users Group & \\
Debian Linux Project - Full Developer (Username: mattb) & \\
WAND Network Research Group - Waikato University & \\
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\noindent I am an active participant in the global open source software
community and regularly contribute to a range of projects including Debian,
GNOME and the madwifi kernel drivers.
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\section{References}

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\textbf{Dr. Murray Pearson} & & \\
Senior Lecturer & & \\
Computer Science Department & & \\
University of Waikato & & \\
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Contact details available on request. & & \\
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\textbf{Phil Shepherd} & & \\
Chief Executive Officer & & \\
MediaLab Ltd. & & \\
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Contact details available on request. & & \\
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