1. Goals
I want to use, challenge, and grow my current computer hardware and software skills, as well as
develop and learn new skills such as server and network maintenance and upkeep.
Experience
PROJECT LEADER FOR UNTITLED-8 — 2008-2013
Competitive robotics team on a regional, state, and national level. Have competed in and ranked in
statewide competitions. Designed a robot to complete preset tasks, then presented a community
outreach demonstration to showcase real-world application. Untitled8.org
PROJECT LEADER FOR S.A.V.E. — 2010-2013
Competitive video game development team. Planned, designed, and programmed original games
based on themes involving national and global issues. Community outreach lead to the development of
the non-profit organization Play 4 A Cause.
PROJECT LEADER FOR PLAY 4 A CAUSE — 2012-2013
Play 4 A Cause focused on using video games to raise awareness and resources for global issues. It
achieved public awareness and funding through fundraisers, hosted events, and recognition through
press. Play4ACause.org
Education
Diploma with Honors from Lakeridge High School continued on to take a semester at Montana State
University and left on good terms. completed 17 credits at Portland Community college with a science
and math focus, and intend to transfer to Oregon State University to study Geology, Winter 2016.
NCRC certified Gold, ID: 42F638RVQY3P
Skills
Assembling computers. Installing, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware and
software. Familiarity with printer, UPS, desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone hardware and
accessories. Understanding of tasks necessary to administrate networks and equipment.
Proficient in backup management, reporting and recovery. Intermediate experience in digital
security. Interest in SQL server management. Advanced familiarity with Windows, OS X,
Intermediate skills with using various Linux distributions. Broad understanding of terminal
commands. Familiar with Java, Unix, Python, C#, Ruby, HTML. Interested in Perl, VB.net,
AJAX. Advanced experience with AndroidOS, unofficial software developer for multiple
Android platforms. Extensive knowledge and hands on experience in repair and recovery of
smartphone software. Self-Motivated. Strong communication skills, both one-to-one and for
an audience. Analytical thinker. Attentive to detail, seeking optimal outcome. Finds problem
analysis and problem solving enjoyable. Strong decision making, critical thinking, organizing
and planning skills. Adaptable, tolerant, and flexible to challenges and changes.
James Wells
503-913-2060 jamesthewells@gmail.com 18257 SW Terry Ct. Lake Oswego, OR 97035