Brian C. Murfin

captain@actlab.us
3213 Harris Park Avenue
Austin, Texas 78705

512-478-0525



OBJECTIVE

A position working with intelligent creative people using computers as a medium for artistic expression, invention and entertainment.

WORK HISTORY

System administration
(Advanced Communications Technology Lab, University of Texas at Austin)
1992-present

I keep a "multimedia" lab of Macs, PCs, and Sun Sparc machines running efficiently. I install, upgrade and configure new application software, and assist the users with their projects.

Computer Tech Support
(International Expert Systems, Houston, Texas)
1982-1991

I was employed by IES at several different times interspersed with my schooling. My duties included telephone technical support and on-site installation and trouble shooting of Novell networks and IES developed software.

Computer Specialist
(WPPS Temporary Agency, Palo Alto, California)
1989-1990

I spent the majority of my time at Hewlett Packard with their Surface Mount Technology Group. I was initially doing data entry, but I quickly graduated to working in the SMT lab with myriad board-level development equipment including robotics and microphotography.

Assistant Manager
(Egghead Software, San Francisco, California)
1985-1988

I assisted in the running of one of the top grossing stores in the chain, and was primarily responsible for supervising the sales staff and ensuring good sales figures. I tracked and managed inventory, worked directly with customers, and all other tasks necessary to the smooth running of the store.

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Austin
1991-1993

Major: Film Production (including Film, Video, and Multimedia Productions)

University of California, Santa Cruz
1989-1990

Major: Music Theory & Production

Foothill and DeAnza Junior Colleges
1985-1989

I explored every avenue of education I could, including: Physics, Literature, Computer Science, Music, and Film Production.

AWARDS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Officer and Lifetime Member of Alpha Gamma Sigma (the Junior College Honors Society)

Member of the Austin Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce)

Member & host to Sierra Blanca Legal Defense fund to protect the Texas Desert

I have also participated in many individual community service fundraisers