Rex Harvey Johnston

Address:
	Burwood
	Christchurch

	Ph: 0274 586 761
	Email: rex [at} sclnz <dot) com

Born:
	3/3/1967

Main Development Skills:
	UNIX, Linux, C, C++, Java, *SQL, PHP4, Perl, Python, Shell Scripting,
	embedded/realtime applications, communication protocols,
	X/Motif/Java/Qt GUI development, MFC (deeply unimpressed by this one),
	and finally, BASIC & FORTRAN (please don't ask me to do this).
	

Admin Experience:
	Cisco Routers, RedHat Linux (and derivatives), custom embedded linux,
	Debian GNU/linux (and derivatives), DG/UX, SCO, AUX, Solaris, SunOS, *BSD.

	Sendmail, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NFS, Samba, Apache, Tomcat (jsp), SSH, SSL, FTPD, hylafax,
	PPPD, squid, gnome/KDE, POP3, IMAP, LPD, CUPS, custom TCP proxy software, FWTK, SNMP,
	DNS (bind), X Windows/XFree86, Ingres DB, Netware & Linux Netware Server (mars).

#Current Projects:
#    DotProject (http://www.dotproject.net):  Currently extending this fine software by adding
#        on a freeformat reporting system, Timesheets, a billing modules.  Will release source
#        code as soon as it stabilises.  I have big plans for this.
#
#    Traffic Reporting (unreleased):  Download stats from a Cisco router & a radius server.  Finest
#        grain resolution presents quite a bit of a load on a machine (even a fast one), so it still
#        has issues.  Uses Perl, PHP4 & MySQL.

Strengths:
	System design/architecture.  UNIX system/component/protocol knowledge.
	The English language.

History:
	April 2002 - Present
		Contractor.

	Jan 2001 - April 2002
		Software Innovations Limited
		Software Engineer
		Christchurch
		http://www.comrad.co.nz

		Project:
			Radiology Practice Management Software

	Late 1998 - Dec 2000:
		Tait Electronics Limited
		Senior Design Engineer
		Christchurch
		http://www.taitworld.com

		Projects:
			Trunking Radio Control Software under Linux and Solaris.
			Platforms: Linux (Redhat, Debian), Sun Solaris.
			Development Tools used: GNU toolset, Rational Rose, CVS.
			Responsibilities: One of three developers working on the core
			system, I develop reusable components within an OO framework for
			the mentioned system.  Areas include external interfaces (TCP/IP,
			serial etc) and configuration.

			DAS Control Software on an embedded PC104 module.
			Platforms: Linux (Custom 2.2 kernel installation).
			Development Tools used: GNU toolset, Syslinux, DOSEMU, CVS.
			Responsibility:  Investigate methods of controlling proprietry
			digital audio subsystem hardware using existing customer
			installations.


	1998:
		Manux Solutions Limited
		Software Developer
		Christchurch
		http://www.manux.co.nz

		Projects:
			General 4GL Applications
			Platforms: Apple Macintosh, MS Windows NT/98.
			Development Tools used: 4D Database/Scripting Language
			Responsibility: Write applications.  Documentation.

			Internet Connection
			Platforms: MacIntosh, Wintel (95, NT), Linux (Debian, Redhat).
			Responsibilities: Build/install firewall, configure router/frame
			relay link, set up http, ftp and custom proxies, sendmail gateways,
			web servers, DNS.  Configure LAN.


	1991-1997:
		R.A. Ward Limited
		Software Control Systems
		Software Developer
		Christchurch

		Projects:
			UNIX Software in the Communication/Database Field.
			Platforms: DG/UX, Solaris, Cisco.
			Development Tools Used: GNU toolset, Motif, Ingres.
			Responsibilities: Develop UNIX software.  Documentation.
			Customer Requirements Capture.  Postmaster for sirranet.co.nz.
			Bizzare hardware protocol implementations (Cash Registers,
			PLCs, X10 controllers ...).


	1990-1991:
		Ernst And Young Management Sciences Limited
		Operations Research Analyst
		Auckland
		http://www.core.co.nz   (company split with EY)
		
		Projects:
			Scheduling/Optimisation Software Development
			Platforms: MS Windows, Solaris
			Development Tools Used: Paradox, Ingres, Sun C.

			Consulting in Mathematical Optimisation.
			Courses in "Effective Writing" and Documentation.

Education:

	1989-1990:
		Masters Degree in Engineering.  Auckland University.
		Operations Research, Computer/Mathematical Modelling,
		Engineering Mathematics.

	1988:
		Cycle Mechanic.

	1985-1987:
		Bachelors Degree in Science.  Auckland University.
		Computer Science and Mathematics.