MATTHEW STIMPLE 635 PLAINSBURG ROAD, LE GRAND CA 95333 ms15db700@westpost.

net (650) 346-6829 OBJECTIVE Seeking a computer technician position where I can utilize my knowledge base to further the corporate goals. EDUCATION Computer Networking Technology, Associate of Arts January 2007 - January 2010 Merced College, Merced, CA GPA 4.0/4.0 Studies focused in specifying, designing, installing, troubleshooting, and repai ring complex information technology systems. Studies also focused in diagnostic s and troubleshooting of many common and uncommon personal computer hardware and software issues. Electronics Technology, Associate of Arts January 2007 - September 2010 Merced College, Merced, CA GPA 4.0/4.0 Studies focused in alternating and direct current theory and applied application s. Special emphasis toward building electrical and digital circuits using speci al equipment such as programmable logic controllers and various electrical measu ring equipment. Electronic shop practices including fabrication, soldering, and equipment repair. Industrial Electronics Technology, Associate of Arts January 2007 - Present Merced College, Merced, CA Current GPA 4.0/4.0 Studies are focused in fluid power systems using hydraulic and pneumatic means. Special emphasis on basic industrial technical skills such as hot and cold metal working, tool repair, electrical, and plumbing. Instrumentation & Process Control, Associate of Arts January 2007 - Present Merced College, Merced, CA Current GPA 4.0/4.0 Studies focused on foundation of robotics, microcontrollers, and programmable lo gic controllers. Special emphasis toward electrical generators, transformers, a nd AC/DC motors, including 3 phase and single phase applications. General Studies (no major declared during this time) January 2002 - May 2003 Canada College, Redwood City, CA Current GPA 3.7/4.0 EXPERIENCE Paint Associate & 24 Hour Computer Consultant January 2003 - Present

JDC Specialties, Redwood City, California In charge of prepping areas to be painted including residential, industrial, and office buildings by sanding, caulking, masking, scraping, and hole filling. On ce completed, I paint the area with paint brushes or paint rollers. I assist an d train where needed. Also, I am an on-call computer consultant within the comp any. If somebody has a computer related issue, they are referred to me to help assist in finding a solution. Programmable Logic Controller Trainer Fabricator September 2009 - December 2009 Work Study, Merced, California (One Semester) I built PLC trainers for Mr. Constantinescu, an Industrial Technologies & Electr onics professor, and his PLC class. I was required to wire the PLC trainer as w ell as solder and assemble the units accordingly. Quality Assurance Lab Tester September 2000 - January 2002 Hewlett Packard, Cupertino, California I was required to build HP Compaq computers using different computer hardware sc hemes. I would test HP Compaq computers in accordance with the required compute r test scripts and report any problems found. I would often work directly with the software engineers and train new employees accordingly. Often I would provi de assistance fixing hardware and software problems. Data Input/Inventory Specialist, Summer Intern Summer 1997 - Fall 1997 Hewlett Packard, Sunnyvale, California Was in charge of doing inventory for Gloria Hernandez, the supervisor of the net working department in Hewlett Packard. Was required to assist two other workers with networking needs. Assisted in creating networking and printer cables and connectors. Assisted in the design and implementation of required networks. ACTIVITIES & AWARDS Community Service/Volunteer, Nineveh Outreach Program, 2009 - Present Volunteer, Campus Crusades For Christ Outreach Program, 2011-Present Most Outstanding Student Award 1998 Most Outstanding Math Award 1997 Most Outstanding English Award 1998 INTERESTS Community Service and Volunteering Church Activities Reading Writing & Producing Music Animals/Pets Computer Repair & Troubleshooting Skills Strong Analytical Skills Type 70 WPM Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Flash Corel Paint GIMP MS Office Suite OpenOffice Suite HTML/XHTML Windows Desktop Support Linux Windows Vista/XP/7 LogMeIN Acid Music Studio 8.0 Spybot Search & Destroy Avast Antivirus Antivir Personal Edition