Alan SnelsonAge: 32
Hobbies: Programming, Design, BMX, Paragliding and trying to play the guitar - occasionally :)
Interests: Open Source Software, Programming
Favourite Database: MySQL
Favourite Editor: Vi (only as it is pre-installed on most Unix flavours - I’m too lazy to install Emacs)
Favourite Language: Perl, no make that Java, erm maybe Python
Favourite OS: FreeBSD is where I live, OpenSolaris is my new holiday home.
First Computer: Sinclair Spectrum 128K+ (well everyone starts somewhere!)
E-Mail: Alan@Wave2.org
GPG Key: 81A5E7F1
Skype: alansnelson
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About Me

An Open Source advocate I spend most of my spare time trying to think outside the box while tapping away at the keyboard connected TO the box.
I am always on the lookout for a new technology, methodolgy or cool way to get things done. As the Perl mongers say: “There is more than one way to do it” (TIMTOWTDI)

Training History

  • Certified MySQL 5.0 Developer
  • Certified MySQL DBA
  • Solaris 10 Certified Network Administrator
  • Sun Certified Security Administrator
  • OMG Certified UML Professional - Fundamental
  • MySQL Cluster certification for MySQL 5.1
  • HP-UX Certified Systems Administrator

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