PROGRAMMING

While I use C++ to develop most backend procedures, Visual Basic remains the first choice for application level development. I also might use Java for some web related programming.

NETWORK ENGINEERING

Wiring up a few dozen switch ports to their CAT5 outlets and correctly hook up everything in a rack full of routers, switches and rack-mount servers can be a little frustrating sometimes.  But you just can bit the feeling of when every little led on the switches blinking harmonically and all the daemons in the servers are running as expected.  My experience in network engineering ranges from configuring Cisco routers and firewall units to managing UNIX servers and Linux workstations.

LAN ADMINISTRATION

Before the NT-days, most of the client level networks I have set up are Netware-based server with DOS/Windows 3.x as the clients.  I started to use the NT platform when Windows 95 was launched.  Now, my LAN administration experiences come from Windows NT/2000 networks, including database server such as SQL, web server such as IIS, and mail server such as Exchange.

REPAIR & TROUBLESHOOTING

Involved in computer retail business for over 7 years, PC repair and troubleshooting experiences became one of my most valuable skills accumulated over the time.  From XT machines to Pentium 4's, I have hands-on experiences with most hardware used in a computer, including motherboard, hard drives, and adapter cards, etc.

GRAPHICS DESIGN

Being the major hobby of mine, I am improving my graphics design skills as the time goes on.  Having taken some basic design classes, I understand many of the basic principles in graphics design and try to apply them to my design works.