My most recently updated resume

1. Scott Schuster
6067 N Hermitage Phone: (773) 648-1818
Chicago, IL 60660 Email: sschus90@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Multi-tasking result oriented IT Professional with over 10 years experience, with excellent .Net
programming and Web development skills utilizing multiple different technologies including .Net, C#,
ASP.Net, and SQL Server.
SKILLS
Programming Languages: C#, HTML, XML, CSS, Java, Perl, Shell Script
.NET Skill Set: .NET Framework 3.5 and Common Type System, ASP.NET, SilverLight, AJAX,
XAML, WPF, WCF, ADO.NET, LINQ, .NET Class Libraries, Web Services
Databases: MS SQL Server 2008, MySql
Set Focus, LLC, Chicago, IL 1/11-4/11
.Net Master’s Program
The Set Focus .Net Master’s Program is an intensive, hands–on, project oriented program where
participants add knowledge of and valuable experience putting the .Net skill set to use in a simulated
work environment.
• Developed solutions for diverse programming scenarios in C#, employing object–oriented pro-
gramming concepts: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.
• Used C#, LINQ and ADO.NET to define and implement secure middle-tier components using
connected and disconnected environment strategies. Components consumed by web applications
and windows applications utilizing SQL Server and stored procedures to perform logical busi-
ness transactions.
• Created and deployed XML Web Services using ASP.NET and Windows Communication Foun-
dation (WCF). Consumed Web Services from Windows forms and ASP.NET web applications.
• Created complex business components in C# using .NET Class Library assemblies while migrat-
ing and implementing in a multi-tier environment suitable for .NET Remoting, XML Web Ser-
vices and WCF Services to address application infrastructure issues associated with building
scalable enterprise level applications used by clients.
• Developed Windows n-tiered “Public Library Management System” application and ported the
application to a dynamic ASP.NET Internet/Intranet model utilizing the same secure middle tier
data access components. Non-public web pages secured using Windows integrated and AS-
P.NET forms security models.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Chicago, IL 11/08- 11/10
IT Specialist (November 2008 – November 2010)
Performed various independent consulting projects, including designing websites using HTML,
JavaScript, C# and ASP.Net. I also set up servers for various businesses and organizations.
MOTOROLA, INC., Schaumburg, IL 9/04 – 10/08
A global telecommunication infrastructure and mobile device manufacturer
Customer Support Engineer (September 2004 – October 2008)
Provided 2nd level support, of a large network of over 300 UNIX and Linux servers. This included all
hardware maintenance and upgrades, network support and system and database administration. I also
provided network and system support training to junior engineers.
• Resolved numerous P1-Critical and P2-Major network outages.
• Optimized customer networks and staged their upgrades.
• Performed research to solve chronic network issues.

2. • Assisted in testing to resolve known bugs to help resolve various customer field issues.
• Programmed troubleshooting tools to assist engineers using Perl and shell script.
• Provided system support training on Cisco equipment and Motorola software to junior engineers.
MARRIOTT, INC. Coppell, TX 3/04-9/04
Linux Engineer (March 2004 – September 2004)
Performed server migrations for Marriott hotels. This included backing up data on Windows NT 4.0
servers, transferring information to the new Linux servers, and installed and verified new hardware.
• Installed new server and desktop hardware at multiple locations across the country.
• Performed data backups and verified transfer to new system.
• Verified functionality of all hardware and peripheral devices.
CENTURY 21 GOLDEN PARTNERS, Carpentersville, IL 2/03-10/03
Network Administrator (March 2003 – November 2003)
Set up and administered network for small real estate company of 25 employees.
• Set up new Windows Server network, including Exchange email, web, and remote VPN access.
• Deigned web application to manage real estate transactions using C# .Net.
MOTOROLA, INC. Schaumburg, IL 11/00-8/02
Customer Support Engineer (November 2000 – July 2002)
Provided 2nd level support, of a large network of over 300 UNIX and Linux servers. This included all
hardware maintenance and upgrades, network support and system and database administration.
• Resolved numerous critical network outages.
• Provided second level support of Cisco BPX 8600 and IGX FR/ATM switches
• Administered large network of over 100 UNIX servers.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology – Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Southern California-Los Angeles, CA
Cisco Certified Network Associate - 2007