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Nicholas L. D’Amato
8131 50th Street Circle-East
Sarasota, FL 34243
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://members.home.net/goddfadda/


Computers • Experience with computers for the past 15 years. Programming and troubleshooting computer programs for the past 10 years. Several software releases on the internet, and custom programs for schools and businesses. Knowledge of emulation and writing scripts for automated computer operation. Knowledge of Quicktime and QTVR.

• Training and consulting for 2 years.

• Experience in Macintosh, DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing, installing Operating Systems, AS/400, etc.

• Extensive Macintosh networking and Windows networking knowledge. File sharing, TCP/IP, and mail/file server set-up and maintenance.

• Known programming languages:
C, C++, Assembly language,
Basic, QBasic
HTML, Javascript


Electronics • Studying digital and analog electronics for the past 6 years through home study and work experience.

• Designing circuits for computer control over robotic and mechanical devices.

• Extensive knowledge of electronic test instruments, troubleshooting electrical circuits, devices, etc.


Experience LaserSoft Imaging, Inc., Longboat Key, FL December 1998-Current
Support Manager, USA - 941-383-7496

Responsible for web page design and creation of master CD's of scanner software which is bundled with scanners all over the world, including the popular Epson® brands. Also responsible for the tech support for the US office, which covers North America, South America, and Central America.

Computer Advantage, Inc., Sarasota, FL March 1997-November 1998
Computer Service Technician, Trainer - 351-2415

Hired in as an Apple Macintosh service technician to handle all repair work and troubleshooting for Apple Macintosh computers, including component to software level repairs. Daliy repairs include the newest Apple G3, iMac, laptops, Hewlett Packard, QMS, ink-jet and laser printers, and Umax scanners. Other duties include handling technical support calls, data recovery, upgrades, on-site repair, and virus removal. Also included is the installation of ISDN, T1, and cable modems, back-up programs and FileMaker databases, including the company customer service database. Networking capabilities include combining multi-platform machines on the same network for major local businesses.

Electro Corp., Sarasota, FL May 1996-Feburary 1997
QC Inspector, Lab Technician - 355-8411

Started as temporary assembler, hired in as full time QC inspector and Environmental Lab Tech. Tested sensors for a variety of uses on many commercial and governmental aircraft. Created software to save time and money for labeling individual parts which currently are in use by many military and commercial aircraft. Created circuits for quicker and more efficient testing of sensors for those aircraft. Assisted in solving problems and faults with current sensors which helped with future engineering. Utilized test circuits for environmental testing of sensors under many conditions, including temperature, random and sine vibration (which simulated gravitational force upon the sensors as they would encounter in real-life situations).

Teleflex Inc., Sarasota, FL December 1995-April. 1996
Solderer, Assembler

Canned and soldered bobbins for pre-gauge assembly. Tested gauges for accuracy, to be used on boats, sea-doos, jet-skis.


Education Manatee Community College, Sarasota, FL
Currently attending night classes to achieve a BS degree in Computer Programming/Engineering.

Graduated Southeast High School in 1995.


Personal Achievements Programmer of Desktop Resetter and Desktop Cleaner, which are used world-wide by many companies and schools. Desktop Cleaner was written specifically for Mt. Carmel High school in Chicago, IL.

My programs are in several magazines, including the popular MacAddict and MacWorld series.

Designer of web sites for some local companies.

Membership of the Apple Developer Connection.

Umax scanner and Hewlett Packard printer certification.

 





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