Ben Franske
Email: ben@franske.com
Cell Phone: (952) 200-8945
ADDRESS
6104 Arbour Ave.
Edina, MN 55436
(952) 225-0446
EDUCATION
Spring 2005-Present
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Program of Study: Ph. D. Work and
Human Resource Education (Sp. Technology/Engineering Education)
Program of Study: M.Ed. Technology
Education
- Graduated Spring 2006
- GPA 4.0
Fall 2001-Fall 2004
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI
Recipient-Baldrige Award, 2001
Program of Study: BS in
Telecommunication Systems, Minor: Training & Human Resources
Devel.
- Graduated December 2004 Magna Cum Laude
- GPA 3.888
- GPA in program 3.986
1987-2001
Edina Public Schools
Edina, MN
- Graduated May 2001 with honors.
SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES
- Proficient with computer and network hardware, specifically
system integration, design, installation and troubleshooting.
- Software Experience: Windows, Linux, BSD, Apache, FTP, SSH,
MS Office, Postfix, Exim and Sendmail (MTAs), SAMBA, Cisco IOS, Cisco
CatOS, Adtran.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP (Recertified April 2006)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (Windows XP)
- CompTIA A+
GOVERNMENT LICENSES
- State of Minnesota: Power Limited Technician (Electrical
License)
- Federal Communications Commission: Amateur Radio Operator
EXPERIENCE
June 2005-December 2005
POPP Telecom
Golden Valley, MN
Collocation & Fiber Optics
Engineer
- Managed the installation of a 35 site fiber optic backbone
- ILEC/CLEC dark fiber troubleshooting and repair
- Internet backbone fiber migration project
- Adtran and Cisco carrier class equipment configuration
- Collocation equipment troubleshooting and repair at ILEC
facilities
- Installation and configuration of SNMP monitoring tools
- Assisted NOC Engineers with troubleshooting and repair
January 2005-June 2005
State Fund Mutual
Bloomington, MN
IT Assistant
- Assist IT with company reorganization
- Configuration and roll-out of new PCs
- Special research projects as assigned by CIO
- Server, PC and Printer troubleshooting and repair
May 2004-August 2004
Digi International
Minnetonka, MN
IT Intern
- Evaluated, recommended, implemented and trained employees
on anti-spyware initiative
- Assisted in design phase and recommendations for network
upgrade initiative
- Day-to-day operation and maintenence of ROLM PBX phone
system
- Configuration and roll-out of new PCs
- Server, PC, Printer, Network and Phone troubleshooting and
repair
- Remote support for worldwide users
Sept. 2001-January 2004
Ameritech/Cisco Lab
Menomonie, WI
UW-Stout
Student Technician
- Install and manage NT/Linux Servers
- Install and manage Cisco routing and switching equipment
- Troubleshoot, repair and upgrade network equipment,
servers, desktops and laptops
- Provide instruction and assistance regarding computers and
networking to classes, small groups and individuals
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategies
for the Telecommunications Systems Program at UW-Stout
May 2003-August 2003
State Fund Mutual
Bloomington, MN
IT Intern
- Evaluated, recommended and implemented PC/SQL based phone
console
- Configured and installed Cisco RAS routers
- Configuration and roll-out of new PCs
- Configured and installed new server software
- Server, PC and Printer troubleshooting and repair
May 2002-January 2003
Light N Trax
Minneapolis, MN
Informatio Advisor
- Install, manage and upgrade Linux servers and Windows PCs
- Recommend and implement network strategies
- Install, troubleshoot and repair conventional and Martin
Intelligent stage lighting systems
- Provide technical support for computers and network
infrastructure
May 2000-Present
Ben Franske Consulting
Edina, MN
Contractor
- Provide complete home network, phone and video system
design and installation
- Provide in home network and computer support and upgrades
- Provide telephone troubleshooting and support
- Provide rental equipment, installation, maintenance,
support and troubleshooting of theatrical and AV technologies
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Edina Schools: Theater upkeep, recommend purchases and
theater policies, set up and maintain theatrical and AV equipment.
Production assistant for all major productions during high school
career.
- Catholic Youth Camp: One to three weeks per summer for four
years, general volunteer work, maintenance and repair of facilities,
assistant chef.
- UW-Stout Amateur Radio Club: Founder and former president.
- UW-Stout Campus Radio: Consulting Engineer and Historian.
- Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: Carpenter.
- Various Nonprofit Orgs: Event set up and teardown, AV
equipment set up and operation, PC repair and consulting.
INTERESTS and ACTIVITIES
- UW-Stout Amateur Radio Club (Founder), computers,
networking, electronics, technology, mechanics, repair, science,
theater, history and volunteering
- Audio/video recording and mixing
AWARDS and HONOR SOCIETIES
- Member of the UW-Stout Academic Honor Society
- Member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Minnesota
- Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence (Top 15% Nationwide)
REFERENCES
References and letters of
recommendation available upon request.
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