Grant William Kaster
160 Eldridge St. Burlington, CO 80807
Phone:(719) 349-0622
Email: 3490622@gmail.com
Website: www.computerspecialistllc.com
Computer Specialist was created to service the Microsoft, Apple and Chrome based Google products. Over the years it has established clientele and a business address. The startup was created in the basement of a house and has grown to a street address. I graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a general engineering bachelor’s degree. I worked 10 years in the Hydro Electric industry for a manufacturer of Spillway gates. I spent time programming computers to operate water control structures. I was inducted into ASME in 2006 for a project I completed in Malaysia, I might have a Professional Engineering license there. In 2010 I started to build custom Microsoft PC's, two years later I began servicing computers. I currently work part time at a school managing about 300 computers. I also work part time as an Adjunct Professor at a local community college instruct a 3 credit 100 level coarse in Microsoft Office. The Corporation was created 4 years ago for Computer Specialist Incorporated. I'm in good standing with the state of Colorado and service lots of Microsoft products, including Server 2012 and recently Server 2019. I also have a web network tied to the design. I am currently managing 32 Websites leading to my main domain which is www. computerspecialistllc.com . Some of the truncated sites include www.w3.gg and www.visa.casa. Please look me up online. Through the process I was then invited into the IEEE society and am now currently a member. I hope to join the Microsoft Partner program to help my company grow.
I have developed my skill set through hands on experience. I am good with removing viruses, bloatware and even cracked an encryption virus for one of my customers. With IEEE I am good to work on software issues and with ASME I am equipped to change hardware. The Company has worked on many different parts of the product. From basic email setup, how to operate a computer to the more advanced upgrades to Windows 10, Bios Configuring and website Development. Many of the jobs require me to set up Network infrastructure, I program routing systems, access point networks, firewalls, web filters and network switches. I implemented different types of technology also like Dual Wan routers and Directional WIFI for systems not connected to a phone line or Cable or Satellite. Living in Rural many unique solutions come about. For the Region I have developed dozens of websites for customers.
Work Experience:
Computer Specialist, Inc, - Kit Carson, Cheyenne and Sherman County
CO/KS Service company owner/operator 2012-Pres
Bethune School, Bethune CO - Technology and IT management 2014-Pres
Morgan Community College Burlington, CO - Part time instructor 2014-Pres
Anco Engineers, Boulder CO - Solidworks Designer 2011-2012
Obermeyer Hydro, Inc, Wellington, CO - Engineer 2005-2009
Aslan Construction – Berthoud, CO – Project Management 2004-2005
Obermeyer Hydro, Inc Fort Collins, CO – Engineer – Pneumatics 2000-2004
Keebler Company – Denver, CO -Volt Technical – Drafting/PLC/HMI 1999-2000
Conoco – Golden, CO - Cashier 1998-1999
Sheldahl Micro Products – Longmont, CO - Engineering Intern 1998-1998
Daniel Electric – Burlington, CO – Electrician Apprentice 1997-1998
Anderson Construction – Burlington, CO – Residential Construction 1996-1996
Bugerking – Burlington, CO – Porter 1994-1996
Chapparel Motor Inn – Burlington, CO – Pool Maintenance 1993-1995
Radio Shack – Burlington, CO – Counter 1995-1996
Burlington Home Center – Burlington, CO – Shop Hand 1992-1995
Organizations:
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) [95692511] 2018-Pres
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) [9086398] 2006-Pres
Order of the Engineer 2000-Pres
Sigma Phi Epsilon 1996-Pres
PADI [Rescue Diver] 2006-Pres
SSI [AA Diver] 2007-Pres
Knights of Columbus 2009-Pres
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union 2019-Pres
Games Manager Certification– State of Colorado 2017-2021
Vita Basic Tax Preparation Certification 2014-2015
Education:
Regis University – Masters of Business Administration 2006-Pres
Colorado School of Mines – General Engineering with a Civil Specialty 1996-2000
Burlington High School – Valedictorian 1992-1996
Morgan Community College - Computer Applications Adjunct Professor 2014-Pres
Overseas Work Experience:
Traveled/Worked under Obermeyer Hydro, Inc the Following Countries Bulgaria, Netherlands, Norway, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, Turkey, Malaysia, Romania, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan, Peru, India, Portugal and the Azores, Canada, Mexico, and USA (Visited 45 States)
Website Development:
(21 Years Experience)
www.computerspecialistllc.com (Develovement Present) (30 Sites)
Under Developtment www.w3.gg
www.boces.net(Developed/Sold 2017) (83 Sites)
www.euro-asia.org(Developed/Sold 2013) (5 Sites)
www.gwkdesignco (Developed 2005)
Pneumatic
Dryer, filter and air compressor schematics, solenoid, transducer and switch, calculation Vacuum pumps, bellows, blowers installation Pressure vessel design, rubber and steel Compressor maintenance rotary screw and reciprocating, air cylinders
Automated Controls Programming
Siemens, Koyo, Telemancanique, Allen Bradley Omegadyne, Citect PC interface, Relay and timer, Analog/Digital, touch panel HMI, Text display
Finite Element Analysis and Solid Modeling
Solidworks, Cosmosworks, Algor , Mathcad Haested methods
Programming
Visual Basic, PnP, Java, HTML, C+ and Fortran Rasberry Pi, ladder logic function block and standardized text
Hydraulics
directional proportional control valves, accumulators, pistons and HPU Design and build
Drafting
Solidworks, Autocad Civil waterways drawings, Pneumatic and Electronic Schematics and control cabinet layouts. Process flow diagrams
Photo Editing and Graphics
Photoshop, Phoxo, Photoscape, paint, Animation Solidworks
Civil Structural
Pedestrian bridge design and built, steel bridge competition, OG dams
College Instruction 3 credit
I currently instruct Microsoft office suite, word, excel, power point, and access
Project management
Gantt chart, procurement, bills, change orders estimates
Wireless
Yogi antenna and Pheonix Contacts XMIT, Ubiquity directional wifi and Ruckess access pt
Network
configured managed switches, barracuda web filter, novice Firewall, Routers
Server
configured windows server 2012 R2 and apple Xserve Recently installed Windows server 2019 Standard with 4 Windows 10 workstations
O&M
spillway gate operation, ergonomics study, IBM HSP 5280 O&M
Electrician
Apprentice residential fans, lights, outlets switches
Plumbing
installed water filtration, faucets, disposals, and drains
Backup based systems
Cloud based, real time Raid drives and external drives + air gap procedure
Heater system design
thermal couples, circulatory pump and control cabinet
Computer Repair
OS upgrades, hardware and software MAC, PC and Chrome, Virus and Malware
Printer Repair
print head, cleaning roller replacement most major brands
GPS
Configure for SWAPGPX for Garmin devices
Security
CCTV Cameras installation, access point controls, motion sensors and trip sensors
Website
managing 29 web Domains through Go Daddy + major sub-network
Conveyor systems
drafting belt feed, linkage, hoppers and intro to packaging systems
Concrete and rebar design
in place piers and abutments for water channeling systems
Point of Sales
installation and startup through Intuit
Surveying
proficient in dumpe level, chain and transit
Logistics
Bill of Lading Original company Euro-Asia import/export for 5 exterior countries
Photography
under OHI published 8 photos of water control projects under Anco 1 3d model
Bicycle Repair
Custom build, refurbish, gears, brakes, chains, seats and frames
Business management
Book Keeping, Billing, scheduling
Marketing and Sales
Traveled 7 ASEAN countries giving marketing seminars through Sam McCoy
Model Rocketry
4-H state champion
Home Automation
Thermostats, switches, Lights, Android voice command devices, HVAC Controls
120 VAC
controls programming – new way of the future, adjusting frequencies of outlets
Wiring
Installation of Cat 5e and 6 networks punch panels and wall sockets keystone jack
Accounting
installed quick books and network server systems
Solar
installation and design of 27 VDC photovoltaic, panels, step up transformers batteries
International
Onion routing, torrent link and design, bounce, burn and turn
Construction
Wood Frame, Doors, Window replacement, Tilework, Roofing Siding and bathrooms kitchen counters and cabinets
Leadership
Conclave through Sigma Phi Epsilon 2 years, 4-H Washington Focus, Business owner
Mechanical
ME/FE piping and Bolted end design
Scuba Diving
Rescue Diver through Padi, AA diver through SSI
Mill Wrights
Threading pipe, UNC, Porta Band, Torque Wrench ~600 ft lbs
computer help
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