Dana M. Diederich: Technical Skills Matrix

Programming

TechnologyRating, 1-5Comments
Perl5This is definitely my programming language of choice
C3Used to be a 5 here, but that was 1993 and before
Ruby2I have written some applications in Ruby
C++2I have some some limited projects with this language.
PHP2I have done some professional and private work in this language
Java3I have taken a class and have done a lot of self development with it.
Python2I think Python is a great language, but I started with Perl first. I have written some small programs in Python.
JavaScript3I have been writing some things in JavaScript for a long time, but I don't use it daily

Networking

TechnologyRating, 1-5Comments
Cisco4I've been working with Cisco devices for a long time.
Routing Protocols3I am familiar with OSPF, EIGRP and BGP
Network Design3I have substantial Network Design experience, LAN and WAN
MPLS3I am familir with MPLS
Network Troubleshooting5I am very, very good at network troubleshooting and tracing.
SNMP4I've been using it for many years.
Network Management5This has been my core focus
HP OpenView3I have 4 years experience with this product
DNS4I've worked with the Wal-Mart DNS/DHCP team for many years.
DHCP3I've worked with the Wal-Mart DNS/DHCP team for many years.

Security

TechnologyRating, 1-5Comments
PCI4I am intimately familiar with PCI DSS, versions 1.0 through 1.2
Change Management4I have used Remedy and other change management systems for 13 years
Security Management3I have three years experience being an organizational Computer Security Manager
Cisco TACACS3I have many years experience with Cisco TACACS

Project Management

TechnologyRating, 1-5Comments
Clarity3I have 3 years experience with this system
Custom Automation5I have written some team-specific automation to compliment Clarity for Project Management

Operating Systems

TechnologyRating, 1-5Comments
Linux4I've been using it since Kernel version 0.1, administrating since 1.0
UNIX in general4I've been using it since 1989
IBM AIX3I've been using it since 1997
HP/UX4I've been using it since 1995
Solaris3I've been using it since 1989, off and on
Windows3I'm familiar with Windows.
MacOS2I know it only as well as I know the UNIX that it runs on.

Database

TechnologyRating, 1-5Comments
MySQL4This is the database engine I Know best. I've been using it for many years.
MongoDB3This is a recent engine that I have been exploring and implementing against.
Postgres2It's really powerful, but I haven't had much of a chance to use it.
Informix2I have done some work with it.
DB22I have done some work with it.

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