University of Colorado Boulder
Systems administration + security / 2002
I went to CU Boulder to study molecular biology and ended up spending a lot of time on Linux, Unix, storage, and networks. I worked as a systems administrator and security specialist while learning more of the things I was already taking apart at home. Praxis started alongside that work. Even after I moved to SimAuthor, I was still sending my résumé back to former CU colleagues and asking them to keep me in mind.
All the endeavors
From the archive
- Nine Out of TenA recruiter suggested I talk to a venture firm. I explained the unfinished degree, years inside startups, and why most firms might still say no.
- The Server Racks WonI studied molecular biology but spent most of my time learning Linux, Unix, storage, and distributed systems on hardware in my basement.
- Praxis Kept GoingPraxis was entering its fifth year of systems and network consulting beside my full-time work.
- Back to CU?While working at SimAuthor, I sent my resume to former CU colleagues and asked them to keep me in mind for administrator roles.
- Free VPN. Merry Christmas.A former CU colleague sent me OpenVPN, security, and network-tool links while I was working across SimAuthor and Praxis.