Joseph J. Klemmer 4979 Karen Rd. Dale City, VA 22193 United States E-mail: joe.klemmer@gmail.com Website: http://about.me/joeklemmer Phone: 703-869-2370 Qualifications -------------- TECHNICAL SKILLS: * Operating Systems: Linux, Solaris, MS Windows, Android, OS X, MacOS, MVS * Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, shell, C++, Python, Php, Perl, C#, COBOL, CICS, etc * Development Toolkits: DirectX, Torque Engine, UDK, Unity, Game Maker * Applications: Visual Studio 2008/2010, MS Office 2007/2010, Apache, MySQL, SQLite KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: * Held a Top Secret (DoD) Clearance * Strong knowledge of UNIX System Administration * Have written articles and reviews for Linux Journal, Federal Computer Week and Linux Weekly News.  (See Publications Section) * Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Level-1 Linux Certification * Brainbench Red Hat Linux SysAdmin Certification * Understanding and knowledge of Networking Architectures and Topologies Work experience --------------- Independent Game Developer Jan 2013 — Present Programmer * Design, build and distribute video/computer games for MS Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iOS and the Web * Game engines used include Unreal Development Kit (UDK), Unity 3D, LiveCode, GameMaker, Torque and custom built engine * Languages used include C/C++, C#, LiveCode, Java, Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript Celerity IT Jan 2005 — Feb 2005 Instructor/Consultant * Developed two training courses; "Intro to Linux" and "Advanced Intro to Linux" to be given to both Management and Developers at Boscov's (a large chain of department stores). * Performed three weeks of training on said courses at the HQ of Boscov's in Reading PA. * Adapted the Adios Linux Live CD for use as a hands-on training tool. US Army, Chief Technology Office Oct 1999 — Nov 2004 Senior System Engineer * Assisted in the management of the Army's overall online presence, specifically the Army Knowledge Online (AKO) portal, by far the largest global Intranet with over 1.7 million users world wide. * Developed utilities and applications in php, perl & other languages for in-house, site-wide use by multiple departments. * Administered various UNIX systems including Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux on both the classified and unclassified networks. * Monitored, managed and trouble-shot network infrastructure for all of the CTO. * Performed extensive research activities to find new technologies and new business solutions to improve the numerous systems supported by the CTO. * Served as a security analysts at both the network and systems level working with both Firewall and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) technologies. WebTrek L.L.C. Jan 1996 — Dec 2002 Owner/Operator * Extensive knowledge of Linux and the Open Source world. * Did contract work for the Executive Office of the President. * Performed System Administration and management for multiple UNIX/Linux server system. * Develop custom applications for clients using COBOL, php, perl, etc. * Develop Palm OS applications. * Sell, maintain and administer GNAT Box firewall systems. * Administer HTTP servers Apache & WN. * Develop CGI programs in perl, php, and various other languages as needed. * Build, maintain and develop applications using MySQL. * Meet with clients to work out project specifications. US Army Publishing Agency Oct 1994 — Feb 1999 Computer Specialist (Programmer) * Administer 4 Linux servers and 1 AIX server. * Develop CGI applications using perl, php, shell, C/C++ and various other development tools. * Built and maintain applications using MySQL. * Developed programs to interface the web and email to the IBM mainframe COBOL legacy systems. * Develop as-needed COBOL programs on the mainframe to interface the data from the web/email into the IBM mainframe COBOL legacy systems. * Research new technologies for the purpose of better conducting business processes for the organization. Publications ------------ Links to the following can be found at http://www.webtrek.com/joe/articles * Interview with Rootkit Hunter author Michael Boelen - Linux Weekly News 09/30/2004 * Interview with Cobind's David Watson - Linux Weekly News 08/12/2004 * Review of Cobind Linux - Linux Weekly News 07/22/2004 * A Short History of Linux Distributions - Linux Weekly News 07/01/2004 * New Age of Languages - Linux Weekly News 06/24/2004 * Building Packages From Source With CheckInstall - Linux Weekly News 06/03/2004 * Interview with Plan-B creator J. McDaniel - Linux Weekly News 04/15/2004 * Why the Caldera/SCO Group issue matters - Slashdot Comment 10/06/2003 * Open source by any other name? - NewsForge 10/04/2003 * Some thoughts on the fall of Bagdad - Kuro5hin.org 04/09/2003 * Interview with a Grandmother - Linux Journal 01/10/2003 * OEone HomeBase 1.0 Linux Review, Part II - Linux Weekly News 05/02/2002 * OEone HomeBase 1.0 Linux Review - Linux Weekly News 04/04/2002 * The age of innocence - Federal Computer Week 12/21/2000 * SSL isn't the only "Secure" protocol - Federal Computer Week 07/06/2000 * Use the Source, Luke - Federal Computer Week 05/11/2000 * The Web is no place for geek speak - Federal Computer Week 03/09/2000 * Linux in the U.S. Army - Linux Journal 06/01/1996 Professional Affiliations ------------------------- * Member International Game Developers Association (IDGA), 10-present * Member Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 08-present * Member US Internet Industry Association (USIIA), 99-02 * Member Association of Online Professionals (AOP), 94-99 * Member Capitol Area System Administrators (CASA), 95-99; Served as President in 1998 Interests --------- * Programming Languages * Formula 1 Racing * Japanese Professional Sumo * F&SF Books, Movies and TV Education --------- Game Software Development Oct 2008 — Aug 2011 Westwood College Online Undergraduate Jan 1982 — May 1982 University of Maryland, Munich Germany Undergraduate Aug 1981 — Dec 1981 Waynsberg College, Waynsberg PA Undergraduate Aug 1980 — Dec 1980 University of Maryland, Munich Germany References ---------- References available upon request. 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