Current Resume (last updated 2016-09-02)

Jared Brees

Summary:

• Great with computers and electronics

• Able to troubleshoot effectively

• Loves a challenge

Experience with the following equipment/software:

• OpenVPN with clients on Windows and Android

• Managed switches from Cisco, HP, D-Link, and Meraki

• Active Directory, Exchange, Outlook, and Office

• Digital audio consoles

• IP/Serial/IR devices from Extron and Aurora Multimedia (WACI)

• Video equipment from Barco, Ross, BlackMagic Design, and GrassValley

• Ubuntu, Windows, Mac OS X, CloneZilla, Kali Linux, and Debian operating systems

• Digital multimeters and network testers

• Barcodes, barcode scanners, and barcode generators; familiar with encoding theories

Work experience:

• Des Moines Playhouse (2005)

  • follow spot operator

  • prop effects engineer

• Des Moines Public Schools (2008-2009)

  • assisted personnel with technical problems

  • reported bugs/security issues

• Personal (2008-current)

  • built several computers

  • intruder alarm/LCD display, with video recording and LED illumination

  • designed schematic, wrote code for, built, and tested a custom alarm clock

  • miscellaneous network, server, and otherwise technical endeavours

• Zygo Sound (2013)

  • sysadmin for Microsoft Office 365/hosted Exchange

  • technician for various A/V equipment

  • built voltage regulation circuits using information from datasheets

• Lutheran Church of Hope (2009-current)

  • Utilized large-format and small-format digital audio consoles for live bands

  • Utilized PA systems in a variety of venues

  • Deployed software and cloned operating systems

  • Coded browser-based projector controls for Extron devices

  • Coded browser-based projector status monitoring for Extron devices

  • Managed code with GitHub

  • Modified programming on WACI devices

  • Maintained Active Directory/Exchange server

  • Operated light board (grandMA light)

  • Operated follow-spot

  • Documented various processes and procedures, including equipment operation

  • Performed troubleshooting and/or repairs on various mains and low-voltage electrical cables and equipment

Education:

• Diploma from DMPS North High School (2008)

• Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from DMACC (2012)

• Some A+ hardware, CCNA, and CEH training (Central Campus/DMPS)