Hardware https://brandonweigand.github.io/ en Full Stack Web Developer @ BlankU_Interactive https://brandonweigand.github.io/content/event/23/full-stack-web-developer-blanku-interactive <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Full Stack Web Developer @ BlankU_Interactive</span> <div class="field field--name-field-date-range field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Date Range</div> <div class="field__item">May 2005 - Aug 2022</div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Brandon Weigand</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-01-23T21:23:02-07:00" title="Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 21:23" class="datetime">Thu, 01/23/2025 - 21:23</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-location-link field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Location Link</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Houma,+LA/@29.5781166,-90.7013225,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x862104c30dc11fdd:0x366558737c0c7261!8m2!3d29.5957696!4d-90.7195348!16zL20vMHRtenQ" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Houma, LA | Ithaca, NY</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As a Full Stack Web Developer at BlankU_Interactive, I played a key role in designing, creating, and maintaining interactive web experiences, focusing on seamless UI/UX design to ensure user-centric and visually appealing interfaces. I was responsible for developing both front-end and back-end solutions, utilizing a wide range of technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. I worked closely with clients to understand their vision and objectives, delivering custom solutions tailored to their needs while ensuring optimal performance and scalability.</p><p>In addition to web development, I managed and maintained LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) servers, ensuring the smooth operation of hosting environments for various client websites and applications. My responsibilities included troubleshooting server issues, implementing security protocols, and performing regular backups and updates to ensure data integrity and availability. This role strengthened my expertise in server administration and the overall web hosting infrastructure, allowing me to provide clients with reliable and secure hosting services.</p><p>As part of my role, I also contributed to sales efforts by providing technical insights during client consultations, helping to drive business growth by aligning web solutions with client goals. I collaborated with the sales team to create tailored proposals and ensure the technical feasibility of projects, often bridging the gap between client expectations and development capabilities. Additionally, I oversaw the project management aspect of web development, coordinating timelines, resources, and team members to ensure successful project delivery within scope and budget.</p><p><strong>Key Skills Developed:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Full Stack Web Development </strong>(UI/UX, Front-End, Back-End)</li><li>LAMP Server <strong>Management</strong> and <strong>Maintenance</strong></li><li><strong>Client Relations</strong> and <strong>Sales Support</strong></li><li><strong>Project Management</strong> and <strong>Team Leadership</strong></li><li><strong>Troubleshooting</strong> and <strong>Security Protocols</strong></li><li><strong>Web Hosting</strong> and <strong>Server Administration</strong></li><li>Custom <strong>Web Solutions</strong> and <strong>Interactive Design</strong></li><li><strong>Technical Proposal Development</strong></li></ul></div> <div class="field field--name-field-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-above clearfix"> <h3 class="field__label">Tags</h3> <ul class="links field__items"> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/experience" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Experience</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/employment" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Employment</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/taxonomy/term/6" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Sales</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/software-engineering" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Software Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/taxonomy/term/5" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Hardware</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/server-maintenance" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Server Maintenance</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/customer-service" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Customer Service</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/personal" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Personal</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/blanku-interactive" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">BlankU Interactive</a></li> </ul> </div> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:23:02 +0000 Brandon Weigand 23 at https://brandonweigand.github.io AC Computer Technology @ BOCES Tompkins Seneca Tioga https://brandonweigand.github.io/content/event/26/ac-computer-technology-boces-tompkins-seneca-tioga <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">AC Computer Technology @ BOCES Tompkins Seneca Tioga</span> <div class="field field--name-field-date-range field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Date Range</div> <div class="field__item">Sep 2009 - Jul 2010</div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Brandon Weigand</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-01-23T22:24:48-07:00" title="Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 22:24" class="datetime">Thu, 01/23/2025 - 22:24</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-location-link field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Location Link</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/TST+BOCES+Tompkins/@42.4757225,-76.4644945,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d082707dc312ab:0xc84b76f85d12bb52!8m2!3d42.476169!4d-76.465092!16s%2Fm%2F0767wbj" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Ithaca, NY</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-info field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Info</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="https://www.tstboces.org/">BOCES Tompkins Seneca Tioga</a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>I earned an Associates Certificate in Computer Technology through BOCES Tompkins Seneca Tioga, equivalent to a two-year degree. This comprehensive program provided a strong foundation in both hardware and software, preparing me for a wide range of IT and software engineering roles. The curriculum included in-depth studies of computer systems, network administration, hardware repair, and troubleshooting, alongside software development and programming techniques.</p><p>During the program, I worked hands-on with various hardware components, learning to assemble, maintain, and repair computers. I also gained experience in configuring and managing software environments, including operating systems and applications, which enabled me to bridge the gap between hardware and software solutions. This certificate equipped me with a versatile skill set that would later play a crucial role in my career as a full-stack developer and systems administrator.</p><p><strong>Key Skills Developed:</strong></p><ul><li>Computer <strong>Hardware</strong> Assembly and Repair</li><li><strong>Network Administration</strong> and <strong>IT Support</strong></li><li><strong>Software</strong> Configuration and Management</li><li><strong>Operating Systems</strong> and Systems Programming</li><li>Problem-Solving and <strong>Technical Support</strong></li></ul></div> <div class="field field--name-field-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-above clearfix"> <h3 class="field__label">Tags</h3> <ul class="links field__items"> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/experience" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Experience</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/education" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Education</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/software-engineering" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Software Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/taxonomy/term/5" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Hardware</a></li> </ul> </div> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:24:48 +0000 Brandon Weigand 26 at https://brandonweigand.github.io Computer Technician @ Ithaca ReUse https://brandonweigand.github.io/content/event/19/computer-technician-ithaca-reuse <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Computer Technician @ Ithaca ReUse</span> <div class="field field--name-field-date-range field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Date Range</div> <div class="field__item">Feb 2017 - Jul 2017</div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Brandon Weigand</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-01-23T20:47:19-07:00" title="Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 20:47" class="datetime">Thu, 01/23/2025 - 20:47</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-location-link field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Location Link</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/pw2ryKmx5eUQAhzs8" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Ithaca, NY</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As a Computer Technician at Ithaca ReUse, I was responsible for refurbishing and re-purposing donated computer hardware, ensuring that each component met quality standards before being distributed for reuse. I conducted detailed diagnostics, performed necessary repairs, and upgraded various hardware systems, including CPUs, memory modules, and storage devices. This hands-on role honed my technical skills in hardware troubleshooting, repairs, and system optimization.</p><p>Additionally, I developed custom software tools to aid in testing and verifying the functionality of refurbished hardware. These tools streamlined the diagnostic process, allowing for faster and more accurate assessments of each system’s performance. This experience significantly enhanced my proficiency in software development, particularly in creating solutions to solve real-world technical problems.</p><p>Throughout my time at Ithaca ReUse, I also gained valuable leadership experience by mentoring new technicians, overseeing the workflow in the refurbishing department, and ensuring that projects were completed on time and to the highest standards. My ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and provide technical support to other team members helped improve the overall productivity and quality of our operations.</p><p><strong>Key Skills Developed:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hardware Refurbishment and Troubleshooting</strong></li><li><strong>Software Development and Custom Tool Creation</strong></li><li><strong>Quality Control and System Optimization</strong></li><li><strong>Team Leadership and Mentorship</strong></li><li><strong>Project Management and Task Coordination</strong></li><li><strong>Problem Solving and Technical Support</strong></li></ul></div> <div class="field field--name-field-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-above clearfix"> <h3 class="field__label">Tags</h3> <ul class="links field__items"> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/experience" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Experience</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/employment" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Employment</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/taxonomy/term/5" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Hardware</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/software-engineering" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Software Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/taxonomy/term/6" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Sales</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/taxonomy/term/8" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Leadership</a></li> </ul> </div> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:47:19 +0000 Brandon Weigand 19 at https://brandonweigand.github.io Computer Repairman @ Computer All-Stars https://brandonweigand.github.io/content/event/10/computer-repairman-computer-all-stars <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Computer Repairman @ Computer All-Stars</span> <div class="field field--name-field-date-range field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Date Range</div> <div class="field__item">Jun 2007 - Aug 2007</div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Brandon Weigand</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-01-23T17:52:07-07:00" title="Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 17:52" class="datetime">Thu, 01/23/2025 - 17:52</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-location-link field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Location Link</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ithaca+Youth+Bureau/@42.463416,-76.5050674,17z" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Ithaca, NY</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-info field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Info</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="http://ithacayouthbureau.org/">Ithaca Youth Bureau</a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>In my role as a Computer Repairman at Computer All-Stars, I was responsible for refurbishing computers to support financially challenged families in the Ithaca area. This hands-on role involved diagnosing hardware issues, replacing faulty components, and performing general repairs to restore functionality to older systems. By refurbishing these computers, I helped make technology more accessible to those who otherwise could not afford new equipment, contributing to bridging the digital divide in the community.</p><p>Additionally, I developed a solid foundation in troubleshooting a wide range of hardware issues, from motherboard failures to hard drive replacements. I also assisted with software installation and configuration, ensuring that the systems were ready for use after repairs were completed. This role honed my technical problem-solving skills and deepened my knowledge of computer hardware, preparing me for future roles in IT and technology.</p><p><strong>Key Skills Developed:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hardware</strong> Diagnosis and Repair</li><li>Component Replacement and <strong>Refurbishment</strong></li><li>Troubleshooting and <strong>Technical Support</strong></li><li><strong>Software</strong> Installation and Configuration</li><li><strong>Community Service</strong> and Outreach</li></ul></div> <div class="field field--name-field-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-above clearfix"> <h3 class="field__label">Tags</h3> <ul class="links field__items"> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/experience" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Experience</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/tags/employment" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Employment</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandonweigand.github.io/taxonomy/term/5" hreflang="en" class="bw-content-tools--verbose">Hardware</a></li> </ul> </div> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:52:07 +0000 Brandon Weigand 10 at https://brandonweigand.github.io