Greg J. Paskal		920 Sweetgum Creek • Plano, TX 75023 (972)517-8553 • (214)763-9063 • Greg@GregPaskal.com
	Objective:		Utilize diverse technical and creative skills to serve company needs while building strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
	Experience:
	2006 - Current		JCPenney - Corporate Office Plano, Texas Infrastructure Architect - UNIX/Linux & Test Engineering - UNIX/Linux subject matter expert for current and future application considerations. Hands on test engineering, applying best practices in Quality Assurance (QA) regression testing of applications under development. Research enterprise security tools. Automated tool development for data synchronization across a broad range of UNIX/Linux environments. Process documentation for business critical functions. Team building and strengths identification for engineering staff.
	2004 - 2006		FedEx Kinko's - Corporate Office Dallas, Texas Senior Systems Engineer - Intranet & eLearning Systems - Development & support of enterprise Intranet, to 20,000+ team members. Primarily development in HTML, JavaScript, PERL, PHP and ASP. Leveraging best practice web technologies for business and functional purposes across the enterprise. Architectural design and implementation of new Intranet strategies utilizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (RHE4), Apache and Tomcat. Third level support for Saba Learning Management System (LMS) and Liaison between second and third level support. Development of support solutions reducing tech support calls. Project management and field rollout of standardized Java configuration to 1,200+ retail locations enabling better compatibility between critical business & field support systems
	2001 - 2004		FedEx Kinko's - Corporate Office Dallas, Texas Senior Engineer - Quality Assurance - Test engineering of FedExKinkos.com website and eCommerce client/server applications. Development of web based project management and testing tools providing faster turn around and thorough test coverage. Development of Mercury WinRunner automated test scripts created exclusively in TSL providing long-term repeatability. Specialists in web security (IS) and infrastructure testing. Speaker at international QA conferences including StarEast, StarWest, QAI & BZ Media Software Test and Performance. Creator of Minimal Essential Testing Strategy (METS)
	1999 - 2001		University of the Nations - YWAM Woodcrest Lindale, Texas Internet Communications Instructor - Development of web communications curriculum, teaching international students effective web design. Design and development of YWAMWoodcrest.com website. Technical architect of data, phone and video network for new international training campus.
	1995 - 1999		Vanderbilt University - Computer Store Nashville, Tennessee Senior Macintosh Technician - Provided technical support to 3,000+ students, faculty and staff. Hardware/Software troubleshooting and repair for Macintosh computers. Hardware/Software consulting to university departments assisting with custom solutions to meet business needs. eCommerce & Database development of PERL/FileMaker Pro solution. Completed project providing online catalog and purchasing from campus computer store. Subject mater expert (SME) on all Apple Macintosh products. Supervisor
	1995 - 1995		Inacomp Computer Center Brentwood, Tennessee Macintosh Training & Support Engineer - Hardware/Software support engineer for all Apple Macintosh products. Hardware troubleshooting and repair for walk in and on site cliental. Application Training of software such as Photoshop, QuarkXPress & FileMaker Pro. Specialist in graphic arts design and FileMaker Pro Database development.
	1994 - 1995		Computer Marketing Corp. Nashville, Tennessee Macintosh Support Engineer - Senior Technician and supervisor of repair department. Oversaw orders fulfillment and management of product inventory. Hardware/Software support for Middle Tennessee customer base. Development of FileMaker Pro inventory control system. Design of monthly publication advertising artwork.
	1992 - 1994		Elliott/Drinkward Construction Redondo Beach, California Office & Technical Manager - Performed accounts payable/receivable & payroll function. Developed custom job and cost tracking solution. Automated back office functions in Visual Basic (VB) for improved workflow. Employee database management.
	1983 - 1992		Hughes Aircraft Company Torrance, California Engineering Liaison & Test Engineer - Development of automated test utilizing Macintosh, PC computer systems. Circuit design and assembly of custom automation life-test equipment. HV equipment assembly and repair. Schematic drawing and layout utilizing CAD. Engineering assistance to Senior scientist and engineers. Secret security clearance.
	Consulting:
	2001 - Current		MissionWares.com Ventura, California & Plano, Texas Systems Administrator & Software Developer - Managing Linux and Macintosh servers running Apache, WebStar web servers & QMAIL mail server. Hosting 30+ domains for international clients, specializing in non-profit Christian organizations. Development of virtual communities targeted towards men's and women's spiritual and emotional well being. Development of children's educational software. Development of bill management software with over 7,000 downloads in the first year. Development of music management software utilized throughout the United States. Author of white papers on social issues introduced by excessive technology dependencies. Speaker at annual writers conference, teaching on strategic writing and web theologies.
	1995 - 2001		Thou Art Software Lindale, Texas Technical Solutions Consultant - Web & eCommerce design for online awards company in Hollywood. Enterprise database and marketing design for fabric finishing company in East Texas. Client & project management tool for Nashville recording studio. Onsite computer repair and data recovery for Nashville recording artist.
	1990 - 1999		All The World's A Stage ­ Performing Arts Group Torrance, California & Nashville, Tennessee Founder & Writer - Developed and wrote a large repertory of dramatic presentations. Leadership of 10-15 performers in hundreds of presentation throughout the United States. Coordinated cross-country relocation of performers to Nashville, Tennessee. Instruction and coaching of thousands of students in dramatic skills including movement, speaking & writing.
	Public Speaking:		StarEast 2003 - Orlando, Florida Minimal Essential Testing Strategy (METS). A QA testing methodology enabling developers and testers to optimize testing efforts under a constrained deadline. Focusing on the most critical to the least critical areas of the application under test. StarWest 2003 - San Jose, California Minimal Essential Testing Strategy (METS). (Same as above) QAI International Testing Conference 2004 - Orlando, Florida Minimal Essential Testing Strategy (METS). (Same as above) BZ Media Software Test and Performance Conference 2004 - Baltimore, Maryland Minimal Essential Testing Strategy (METS). (Same as above) Also new course called Web testing tips and tricks providing tools to identify hard to find defects in web applications. Oregon Christian Writers Conference 2005 - Canby Grove, Oregon Strategic Influence through Writing and Technology. Providing relevant strategies for effectively influencing societal areas and people groups.
	Publications:		Pitfalls of an email-centric Society - January, 2005 White paper discussing the sociological issues introduced by excessive usage of email and other non-personal electronic communications. The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of face-to-face interaction between persons and the dangers of moving away from social interaction. Ministry Sustainability in a Visionary Rich Environment - April, 2005 White paper addressing a common issue found in volunteer organizations. The purpose of this paper is to help organizations prepare and manage a long lasting objective through the common turnover often found in volunteer organizations.
	Skills:		Operating Systems Expertise Windows Macintosh Unix Linux Software development languages HTML JavaScript PHP ASP PERL AppleScript BASIC TSL FileMaker Assembly LDML CDML Software Proficiency Dreamweaver Go Live BBEdit Fireworks Flash Photoshop QuarkXPress FileMaker Pro Word Excel PowerPoint Project Visio WinRunner Quicken QuickBooks Professional Talents Systems Engineering Web Development Quality Assurance Project Management Technical Support Information Security Supervisor Team Lead Accounting Payroll Marketing Training Creative Writing Page Layout Graphic Design Photography Public Speaking Entrepreneur Inventor Business Owner
	Certifications:		Basic Macintosh Mac Printers Mac Powerbooks HP Printers A+ Class A NASA Solder Certification
	Development Projects:		GregPaskal.com PaskalFamily.com MissionWares.com MenoftheCross.com WomenoftheCross.com KidsoftheCross.com WorshipWorks.net Gallery.GregPaskal.com BillOrganizer.MissionWares.com