Rusty Mullin (@rolltiderusty)
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IT Professional
Pueblo, Colorado
Fixing systems without breaking the bank.
About
Peacemaker, problem solver, instructor, and documentarian. Played Rugby for Alabama, wrote custom programs for Universal Studios, volunteer to help students. Won a gold medal ice skating at the South Eastern Regionals.
Skills
Python ⋅ Intermediate
Scratch ⋅ Intermediate
HTML/CSS ⋅ Intermediate
Assembly Programming ⋅ Intermediate
Windows ⋅ Expert
Linux ⋅ Advanced
Proofreading ⋅ Advanced
Script Writing ⋅ Advanced
Powershell ⋅ Intermediate
MySQL ⋅ Intermediate
Experience
Instructor
Code Wizards HQ codewizardshq.com
May 2020 to Present ⋅ Austin, Texas
Provide instruction in programming for middle school students.
- Created a python spelling game, currently developing it to become a lesson for students. Receiving positive feedback from students.
CEO
Computerman, Inc. computermanfirst.com
May 2013 to Present ⋅ Pueblo, Colorado
Wearing all the hats gives a unique perspective on business challenges.
- Created HIPAA guidelines and made infrastructure changes to comply with the same. Established logging servers to achieve legal compliance for medical offices. Volunteered at the CSNA battered women's shelter.
- Used applications including Visio to create network diagrams for medical center computer system. Also utilized in house for our own networking needs.
IT Supporter
Vestas vestas.com
Jun 2018 to Mar 2020 ⋅ Pueblo, Colorado
Provided IT services for the world's largest tower section plant. Was sole onsite IT support for a plant grossing $1, 300,000 per day.
- Created an alternative data acquisition system to replace a failing and outdated system. Ordered new hardware, tested data capture, provided proof of concept for project that will save millions in outside data subscriptions. Used R to manipulate existing data streams into cohesive report. Personally oversaw connection of a wind turbine to the company's network and eventually the Internet while abiding by Department of Homeland Security regulations regarding power plants.
VP Technology
Mullin & Sons, Inc. mullinandsons.com
Nov 2001 to May 2013 ⋅ Madison, AL
Created technology division, trained employees in processes, customer service, technical methods, and best practices.
- Became a Dell Value Added Reseller. Secured WYLE Laboratories as a customer. Created profitable claymation commercial.
Project Manager
Universal Studios universalstudios.com
Jan 1999 to Sep 2001 ⋅ Universal City Hollywood, CA
Provided technical expertise to Universal Studios Project Office. Managed multiple projects, interviewed new team members, provided consulting to senior management, and reviewed vendor contracts.
- Saved the President of Universal Studios Pictures digital address book. Startled Drew Barrymore and Deion Sanders. Hung out in the creepy house featured in the movie Psycho.
Education
Calhoun Community College calhoun.edu
Associate of Science, Computer Information Systems
Jun 1988 to Dec 2015
CIS coursework in JAVA, Linux, C+
Heald Institute of Technology en.wikipedia.org
Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Technologies
Jul 1993 to Jan 1995
Electronics curriculum with an emphasis on computer science
Was the first student in school history to program the final communications project in Assembly language.
Volunteer
Universal Studios, Hollywood reedms.com
Education is Universal Tutor
Walter Reed Middle School, Los Angeles California
Provided tutoring and mentoring to middle schools students.
- One of my students went from failing to receiving a scholarship at a private school.
United Way pueblounitedway.org
Mentor
Pueblo, Colorado
Currently serving as a mentor in the Pueblo School System
- Field trips and lunches with my mentees are hilarious!
Awards
Dedicated Volunteer Service
Crisis Services of North Alabama
Apr 2013
Provided hardware and technical services for CSNA and the battered women's shelters.
A+ Certified Technician
Comptia
May 1998
Verification #BDBDTT2147
Publications
Projects