M. Adam Davis
3078 Roundtree Blvd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-1925


Objective:
A position in the computer/electronics industry that utilizes my experience 
and provides opportunities for growth and development.


Work Experience:
 BalaDyne Corporation
 Systems Technician
 Ann Arbor, MI
 April 1998 - Present

  Company:	
   BalaDyne is the world leader in active machine balancing.
  Responsibilities:	
   Develop and debug Visual Basic programs which control and collect data 
   from balance controllers.  Maintain and troubleshoot Novell Network 
   (NetWare 4.11 file and printing services), desktop and laptop systems 
   for internal use, ISDN for Internet connectivity, and externally hosted 
   internet domain.  Maintaining and interconnecting internal databases and 
   programs using Access and Visual Basic.  Converting programs to be 
   compatible with Japanese systems using DBCS character encoding while 
   insuring data integrity.
  Experience:
   Strengthened knowledge of Visual Basic, specifically serial 
   communications, data processing, and database access.  Ability to move 
   quickly in/with a small corporation, keeping up with changes in 
   processes and needs.  Heightened sense of awareness at how my work 
   affects company as a whole.


 Micro Basics
 Owner, Computer Consultant
 Ypsilanti, MI
 1991-Present

  Company:
   A small computer business providing customized care and solutions to 
   families and small businesses for over ten years.
  Responsibilities:
   Assemble, troubleshoot, test and install personal computers for clients.  
   Maintain records and data pertaining to customers.  Keeping up with 
   developments and changes in the personal PC market.  Discovering the 
   needs of customers and fulfilling them in the most effective manner, 
   taking into account cost, reliability and customer satisfaction of the 
   solution.
  Experience:
   Extensive knowledge of PC hardware and software and the interoperability 
   of systems.  Strengthened self-motivation.  Knowledge of small business 
   laws, taxes, and regulations.  Ability to develop and execute business 
   plans.


 National Tech Team
 Systems Installation
 Southfield, MI
 January 1998 - April1998

  Company:
   Provider of desktop support services
  Responsibilities:
   Work with a team of eight to deliver, install and configure thirty to 
   fifty PCs daily for Ford Motor company in and around Dearborn, MI.
  Experience:
   Developed strong teamwork skills, ability to develop efficient plans and 
   processes to complete semi-repetitive work quickly.  Experience working 
   in large corporate environment, with a strengthened ability to summarize 
   and report to others.


Education:
 Saline Area High School
  Graduated 1994

 Washtenaw Community College
  1998 - Present
  GPA: 3.6 with a total of 57 credits


Community/Volunteer
 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
 Service Missionary                                 September 1995-May 1995
 Receptionist, Assistant Network Administrator      May 1995-October 1997
 Salt Lake City, UT

  Responsibilities:
   General community service.  Help Network users with software/hardware 
   problems.  Assist in installation and maintenance of Novell Network.  
   Answer phones, sort and forward 100+ pieces of mail daily.  Put together 
   4 page newsletter, and distribute to 600+ individuals.  Prepare and send 
   monthly bulk mailing(300+ pieces).  
  Experience:
   Increased leadership and interpersonal skills.  Contact management.


Computer Skills
  Languages:
   C, C++, Basic, Visual Basic, SQL, HTML, PHP, PERL
  Protocols:
   HTTP, POP3, SMTP
  Systems:
   DOS, Windows 3.X, Windows 9X/NT/2000, FreeBSD, UNIX, LINUX
  Software:
   Microsoft: Visual Studio, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Front Page, 
   Internet Explorer, Outlook; Turbo C++, InstallShield Express, Netscape 
   Communicator, Netware 4, MySQL, Xitami (http/ftp server)


Other Information:
  * Accepted to University of Michigan for Spring/Summer 2001 to major in 
    Electrical Engineering as a part time student.
  * As a hobby I design circuits and program 8-bit microcontrollers for 
    home automation, theater, and DJ use.  I program in assembly and C, and 
    maintain an active web resource for various microcontrollers.
  * References available