Brian C. Murfincaptain@actlab.us
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A position working with intelligent creative people using computers as a medium for artistic expression, invention and entertainment.
I have been doing myriad freelance art & technology jobs including: computer consulting and system administration (unix, dos/windows, MacOS), computer networking and internet services, desktop publishing, film, video, photography, and music production. My goal has always been to empower people & create beauty through technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Major: Film Production (including Film, Video, and Multimedia Productions)
Major: Music Theory & Production
I explored every avenue of education I could, including: Physics, Literature, Computer Science, Music, and Film Production.
Held both offices of President and Secretary of Hancock Neighborhood Association, Austin, Texas.
Officer and Lifetime Member of Alpha Gamma Sigma (the Junior College Honors Society)
Member of the Austin Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce)
Member & host of Sierra Blanca Legal Defense fund to protect the Texas Desert from nuclear waste.
I have also participated in many individual community service fundraisers.