Curriculum Vitae

Jasen Betts

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Introducing Myself

I graduates Canterbury University with a Bachelor of Compuster Scienmce in 1992 and I have continued with a strong focus in this area. I and currently studying towards a Diplona in electrotechnology at Christchurch Polytechnic this includes studying microcnotroller applications for embedded systems.

My dream job would be to work  with computers an d electronics developing application. I enjoy a sense of achievement from a job well done, and the challenges of problem solving.  I amd in th eprocess of returning to the workforce and I am looking for an entry posistion where I can develop my skills.




Relevant Skills:


  • Knowledge of Computer Programming Languages:
    C, Pascal, BASIC, Assembler, Batch, Shell - as shown by my participation in Fidonet electronic Conferences for Several hours per week and other content seen on this website...
  • Assembling and repairing Computer Systems and installing software and operating systems. I have maintained and upgraded PCs for myself, family and friends - atleast monthly over the last 10 years  over the last ten years
  • Linux Administration - operating and maintaining my own small network at home (weekly over the last 10 years)
  • Electronics Design - two of my favourites that I have designed and built are an an automatic (raster-sensing) AV switch, and a driveway gate controller
  • Good manual dexterity  - worked as a handyman for four years doing construction and other DIY.
  • Quick Adaptabel Learner - as shown by my formal qualifications
  • Website design - some experience - this site.
  • Knowledge of office systens - Word, Excel, Foxpro,  Photoshop, the Gimp, Gnumeric, Paradox - Spent a year in the office of the Australia Melbourne Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
Work History
  • Self Employed - DIY / Maintenance Person, 1999-2004
    Freelance Work eg construction, drywall platering, tiling, roofing, concreting, painting, repairs.
  • Softlink, Brisbane, Australia, 1999
    Telephone support for their software, some programming.
  • Tayco, Brisbane, Australia, 1997-1999
    Machine operation in the manufacture of heavy truck parts.
Education
  • University Of Canterbury, Christchurch 1992
    Qualification - BSc in Computer Science
  • Linwood High School, Christchurch 1988
    Qualification - Bursary
  • Linwood High School, Christchurch 1987
    Qualification  - University Entrance
  • Linwood High School, Christchurch 1986
    Qualification  - School Certificate

References
  • Andrew Hill  (director treshna.com)
  • Stephen Betts  (my partner in the handyman job)
contact details avalable on request


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