Michael Karasch
2212 East Holt Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 324-0420
karasch@gmail.com
http://www.michaelkarasch.com

Education: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master of Science
September 2003 - August 2005
Area of Concentration: Computer Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.667

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science
August 1999 - May 2003
Major: Computer Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.128
Computer
Skills:
Languages: C, C++, Perl, Visual Basic, HTML, SQL, Java
Software: Microsoft Windows (98/2000/2003/NT/XP), UNIX (SunOS/AIX/HPUX), Linux (Red Hat/Slackware/Lindows), AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Apache Web Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server, Siebel CRM
Hardware: PC based desktops, laptops, and servers; Ethernet routers and switches
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Experience:
Programmer/Analyst April 2006 - Present
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
  • Maintained and enhanced Siebel-based system for storing contracting and licensing data
  • Maintained data integrity across multiple operating system and database platforms
  • Worked with business clients to turn business processes into technical requirements
  • Provided round the clock support for data entry and processing systems

IS Network Support Tech - Senior January 2001 - April 2006
School of Information Studies
  • Built and maintained approximately 140 workstations for student and faculty use
  • Built and maintained web servers on both Windows and Linux platforms
  • Wrote software to automate creation and maintenance of Active Directory user accounts
  • Provided assistance to lab users on a variety of topics
  • Developed and maintained web pages for distance education
  • Aided in Windows 2000 Active Directory rollout
  • Aided in department relocation

Course Assistant January 2002 - May 2002
School of Information Studies - Senior Capstone
  • Helped students learn UNIX basics
  • Assisted students in debugging Perl CGI scripts
  • Gave lectures when professor was unavailable

Help Desk Consultant June 2000 - December 2000
Student Technology Services
  • Answered questions on a variety of technical subjects via phone, email, and in person
  • Assisted lab users
  • Diagnosed computer problems from descriptions given over the phone