My name is Rich Edwards and I live in Olalla, WA. I have been in the computer industry for over 10 years. I started out helping my father with his ISP (Internet Service Provider) startup. That provided me a great deal of hands-on learning. I went on to do work for other ISPs throughout the '90's .

 

In 2000, as the Technology Coordinator for a non-profit in Tacoma. I was in charge of the entire network:
*servers
*desktop computer maintenance
*website building and maintenance
*network troubleshooting
*VPN (Virtual Private Networks)
*Head of the Technology Committee

 

In 2006, I began working as an independant contractor. My duties included:

*Repairs

*Building computers

*Making house calls

*Setting up home networks

*Troubleshhotng WiFi setups and computer tune-ups (virus, spyware and malware removal).

CERTIFICATION:
* AAS in Computer Science

*CNA (Certified Novell Administrator) license.