Eric D. Amidon
eamidon@lawtech.com
http://www.lawtech.com/eamidon
Last updated: February 1999
EDUCATION
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Bachelor of Music, May 1997
Major: Performance
Primary Instrument: Cello
Secondary Instrument: Piano
One semester of study in Vienna, Austria.
Received Performance Certificate Award.
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
Graduated June 1993
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Professional
Implementing and Supporting Windows
98
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Network Consultant and Systems Administrator Eidelman Associates, Ann
Arbor, MI
Maintenance and support of company's Windows NT 4.0 network including
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT clients. Maintenance of Microsoft Exchange Server mail
system, Microsoft SQL database, and all Microsoft Backoffice related server
applications.
Installation and/or maintenance of all major internet services including: Microsoft
Internet Information server, Microsoft Index server, Web site, e-mail, IP, DNS, DHCP, and
Proxy server. ISDN configuration and support. Hardware, software and network consultant to
company clients. (June 1997- present)
Network and Systems Administrator TSRL, inc., Ann
Arbor, MI
Maintenance and support of company's Windows NT 4.0 network including
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT clients. Installation and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange
Server mail system. Installation and maintenance of Centura SQL Database server for use
with Costpoint accounting software. Support of workstations running
HPLC and Mass Spectrometer analysis. (May 1997- present)
Network Administrator University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI
Maintenance and support of Windows NT 4.0 network including Windows NT,
Windows 95, and Windows 3.1 clients. Maintenance of Microsoft Exchange Server mail system.
Provide maintenance and upgrades for PC servers and workstations. (May 1997-
June 1998)
Computer Technician Competitive Computer Systems, inc.,
Ann Arbor, MI
Built and configured new personal computer systems. Performed hardware
repairs and upgrades on PC and Macintosh computers. Provided phone support for calls
relating to hardware/software installation, configuration and troubleshooting. Provided
on-site repairs, updates, and installations. Was resident expert on Windows NT and Windows
95 system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. (May 1993 - January 1997)
Network Administrator University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI
- Maintenance and support for network and PCs. Wiring and configuration of
Windows 3.1 workstations to Silicon Graphics Personal Iris for mail and file serving using
PC/NFS. (Summer 1993)
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Hardware: Proficient with IBM (PC) and Macintosh platforms and associated
peripherals. Familiar with Silicon Graphics platform. Experience with ethernet
routers, repeaters,
transponders, cards and cabling.
- OS/network software experience: DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows
95/98, Windows NT 3.x/4, Windows 2000,
Linux and Irix Unix, PC/NFS, Lantastic, and Novell 3.12 and Novell 4.0.
- Software: All versions of Microsoft Office, Corel Perfect Suite, and
Lotus Smart Suite. Costpoint and CP reports accounting package, SigmaPlot and SigmaStat,
SyStat, Mathematica, Corel Draw, and IBM and Dragon Systems voice recognition packages.
- Database: Centura SQLbase, and Microsoft SQLbase.
- Specialized: Experience with installation and configuration of high-end
audio/video editing software and hardware. Experience with installation and configuration
of highly-sensitive data analysis software and hardware including: NT based software
running Mass Spectrometer analysis and associated computer hardware. Windows 3.1
and Windows 95/98 based versions of Milennium software running HPLC analysis and associated hardware.
MUSIC EXPERIENCE
- Extensive Orchestral experience both nationally and internationally
including performances with orchestras in England, Wales, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic
and Italy.
- Extensive Opera and Musical pit orchestra experience.
- Extensive solo and chamber music performance experience with a wide and
varied repertoire.
- Experience in jazz and free improvisation idioms.
- 4 solo appearances with orchestras around the country.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Gymnastics Instructor Gym America, Ann Arbor, MI
Taught gymnastics classes for ages 5 through adult. Assisted in
organization of scheduled events. (1993)