James E. O'Brien

I am currently looking for short-term or per diem projects in computer or network support rolls, or in graphic, photographic, or web development. I am available after work hours on  Monday through Friday, and all day during weekends.

Skill Summary:

Computer and Network

I have extensive experience  and skill supporting Windows-based computer systems. My skills include installing and supporting Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 in desktop,  portable, and mobile computers systems, and installing and supporting Windows 2003 and 2007 server systems. I am skilled with supporting most hardware and software configurations, and I have an extensive background in business and personal computer environments.

I am skilled and have a solid background installing and supporting networks and equipment  in corporate, business, and residential environments. I can resolve communication and connectivity issues, analyze and  lock down network security issues, and install and configure network-based equipment and software. I can install wired or wireless network systems to meet virtually any business or residential need.

Web and Graphics

I have more than ten years of skill and experience developing and maintaining professional and personal websites. I know how to register domains and configure them to point to web servers, install and configure Windows or Linux Apache based web servers, configure Domain Name Services, install and support Content Management Systems (CMS) like Joomla or WordPress, and create and perform basic administrative functions in MySQL databases. I am also proficient at creating and managing server-based POP mail systems and e-mail accounts. I am proficient at creating HTML or PHP website layouts using editors and graphic development software.

I am proficient at using programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create custom web or business graphics, letterheads and business cards and marketing material. I have experience working with vectors and creating large-scale signs typically used with 3M vinyl cut on industry class plotters.

Photographic Services

Photograph Restoration – I have experience fixing faded or damaged photographs. Although this is a skill I have been developing for only the past three years, I have become reasonable proficient at producing good quality restoration.  I use high-resolutions scanners and cameras and industry standard applications and processes. Samples of my photograph restoration skills are available on my website.

Photograph Retouching – My background in photograph retouching is along the same time-line as my background in photograph restoration. I can add or remove elements from virtually any photograph, take ordinary photographs and turn them into professional-looking displayable artwork.  I can also take ordinary photographs and create completely new designs from them.  Samples of my photograph retouching skills are available on my website. (Click Here)

 Contact Me

If you would like to contact me for a project, please visit my Contact page. I’ll be happy to provide a current copy of my professional resume and professional references upon request. (Click here for my Contact Page)

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you!

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