Jason Rust
Email: jrust@rustyparts.com

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EDUCATION
Fuller Seminary                                 Pasadena, California
Master of Arts in Theology, Biblical Studies    Attendance: Sept. 2002 - Present
    GPA: 3.85
Relevant Courses:
    Systematic Theology
    Perspectives on Christ & Culture
    Islam in North America

Westmont College                                Santa Barbara, California
Major: Religious Studies                        Graduated: Dec. 2001
    GPA: 3.9
Relevant Courses:
    Linux Use and Administration
    New Testament Ethics
    Christian Apologetics

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EMPLOYMENT
IT Systems Analyst                              Dec. 2002 - Present
Brooks Institute of Photography                 Santa Barbara, California 
    * Developed FastFrame, a PHP based framework heavily based on the MVC
      object design pattern.
    * Developed CheckOut, a FastFrame application which acts as an inventory
      management system and a end-user interface for reserving/loaning out
      items.
    * Developed RIBS, a command-line based PHP program to do incremental
      backups using rsync.
    * Developed EzID, a PHP web-based program for creating ID cards.
    * Significant contributor to the DB_NestedSet PEAR library.  
    * Administration and maintenance of several Linux servers.

Web Developer & System Administrator            Mar. 2001 - Dec. 2002 
Benefit Software Inc.                           Santa Barbara, California 
    * Created a dynamic web-based product that is user-friendly, efficient,
      and scalable (Fringe Facts Online) using PHP, MySQL, and XML.
    * Rewrote legacy HTML/OS code into object-oriented highly reusable code,
      using the PEAR libraries wherever possible.
    * Worked extensively in MySQL to create complex relational queries that
      were as fast as possible.
    * Significant contributor to the QuickForm PEAR library.  
    * Daily administration, monitoring, trouble-shooting and maintenance of
      the web (Apache), mail (Sendmail), backup (Rsync/tar), and database
      (MySQL) servers.
    * Monitored and maintained server security using iptable and using an
      Intrusion Detection System (SNORT).

Research Assistant                              1999 - 2001 
Bardwell Consulting Ltd.                        Denver, Colorado
    * Performed statistical research and analysis.
    * Developed a Microsoft Access application
    * Created company websites (www.bardwellconsulting.com & www.the-cao.com).

Lab Manager                                     1998 - 2001 
Westmont College                                Santa Barbara, California
    * Worked extensively with WindowsNT server and WindowsNT workstation
      developing profiles for the college computer lab.
    * Created and implemented a web-based timecard application in PHP/MySQL
      (timecard.westmont.edu).
    * Troubleshooter for TCP/IP based network.
    * Implemented a web based email system (webmail.westmont.edu)

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Spring Break In the City Core Team Leader       1999 - 2000
Westmont College.                               Santa  Barbara, California
    * Organized fund raising concert.
    * Led student ministry team for an inner city VBS.

Boy Scouts of America                           1994 - 1998
Troop 007                                       Yokosuka, Japan
    * Attained Eagle Scout.  
    * Organized and led scouts in military base-wide eyeglass drive.

Missions Trip                                   Summer 1997
Yokosuka Church                                 Manilla, Philippines
    * Built houses for impoverished families.

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SKILLS
    * Enjoy working with inner-city youth.
    * Enjoy outdoor activities and athletics (hiking, camping, ultimate
      Frisbee, biking).
    * Highly proficient in the following programming languages: PHP, HTML 4.0, 
      CSS, MySQL, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, Cold Fusion, and HTML/OS.
    * Extensive knowledge and experience with object oriented programming
      concepts and design patterns. 
    * Maintainer and contributor to several open source projects including
      OATS (online timecard), HTML_ToPDF (HTML to PDF converter), RIBS (rsync
      incremental backup script), and the QuickForm and DB_NestedSet PEAR
      classes.
    * Knowledgable of the following programming languages: Perl, Microsoft
      Access, and Bash
    * Experienced administrator of Linux, Windows 9x, and Windows NT.
    * Experience with several networking concepts and programs including DNS,
      netfilter/iptables, IDS, DHCP, and WINS.
    * Microsoft certified for Implementing and Supporting Windows 95
    * Extensive knowledge in computer hardware installation.
    * Knowledge of MSAccess (including SQL, Visual Basic, and Forms)
    * Energetic, disciplined and dedicated worker.