shawn djernes

chief executive officer

About

Create custom web applications that meet the needs of an organization and any disabled emploees they may have. Use the Scripting features of Jaws for Windows and other products to make existing applications work for blind users. Train clients on basic to advanced computer topics. Specializing in user efficiantcy and the use of the keyboard instead of the mouse Specialties: Access Technology, Web Accessibility Testing, Ruby, Perl, Asterisk, JAWS, MAGic, ZoomText, WindowEyes, Braille Displays, BrailleNote, PacMate, Job Site adaptation, Training of Access Technology

Country

united states

City

plattsmouth

Industry

information technology and services

Skill

asterisk, dahdi, linux, debian, bind, apache, mysql, postfix, php, dovecot, windows server, windows 7, mac os x, ios, officemate, microsoft sql server, freepbx, ipv6, ubuntu, polycom, sangoma, snom, vlan, voip, os x, networking, firewalls

Experience

technical director

athena computer technology

1998-12 - 2003-10 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Provided training and technical support for clients and staff using computers and access technology. Worked in conjunction with PA’s Blindness and Visual Services to help clients find productive work by evaluating work sites to recommend access technology. Evaluated and counseled clients to find the best access technology solution. Then customized it to work with specialized applications for clients in the work force and in school. Created / implemented complete business solutions for small businesses owned by the blind or visually impaired. This included setting up network hardware, implementing business critical applications and customizing access technology. Taught teachers of the blind and visually impaired on the use of access technology in the classroom for Penn. State and the PA Dept. of Education. Customized / Managed the Goldmine 5.x/6.x CRM system. Administrated all Communications systems including, Windows 2000/XP, Linux network firewall and router.

technical support specialist

blazie engineering

1997-8 - 1998-11 · 1 yr 4 mos

Provided Technical Support to Blazie's customers on their line of accessible notetaker products for the blind.

chief executive officer

sd consulting

1994-6 - Present · 32 yrs 4 mos

SD Consulting LLC is a computer consulting firm that primarily works with its clients to create custom Voice over IP telephone systems and specialized application integration. Our staff can also create custom iOS and desktop applications for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. We also provide general IT services such as system administration and desktop support

program specialist

nebraska commission for the blind

2004-9 - 2008-1 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Work with Business and Educational and other organizations to make jobs accessible to blind and visually impaired workers in the state of Nebraska. I also provide clients of the agency training on the use of Access Technology and General computer applications.

Education

community college of allegheny county

2003-1 - 2004-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Tutored Students with Disabilities on Math and English. Provided Technical skills training to students and instructors. Activities and Societies: Bi and Gay Student Organization, Disabled Student Services

university of nebraska - lincoln

1995-1 - 1996-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Left after one year to attend the Nebraska Orientation Center for the Blind in Lincoln and then went into business doing computer service and training.