I'm 22, I say 10 years by doing some dirty math and rounding up, professional like I started @ 15 so it is closer to 7 years, before that I was a hardcore geek...I got it because of the fact that most HRidiots don't know their ass from a hole in the ground and don't understand that you can have every cert under the sun and still understand jack sh!t about technology. In my experiance the best people in the computing field have a passion for the technology...
Here is my current Resume
Tim Thorpe
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EXPERIENCE:
  
     Ktec Environmental Consulting                 Salem, OR
     Chief Technology Officer  December, 1998 to March, 2007
     *  Managed organizations technology to ensure reliable 
        and cost effective services.
     *  Established data backup protocols and data retention
        schedules.
     *  Upgraded computing infrastructure and deployed newer
        generation computers.
     DailyTech LLC                               Chicago, IL
     Contributing Writer      January, 2006 to Febuary, 2007
     *  Submitted and discussed copy with editor for 
        approval.
     *  Wrote comments on topics of reader interest to 
        stimulate and mold public opinion, in accordance 
        with viewpoints and policies of publication.
     *  Prepared articles from knowledge of topic and 
        editorial position of publication, supplemented by 
        additional study and research.
     Salem Keizer Public Schools                   Salem, OR
     Student Systems Administrator -  January, 2004 to 
     August, 2004
     Bush Elementary                                        
     *  Administered Student Windows 98/XP Desktop related 
        functions including hardware and software set-up and
        configuration.
     *  Set up Windows 2000 Advanced Server network, laid 
        cables and installed computers. Troubleshoot network
        connectivity, Windows98/XP desktop configuration, 
        and network access issues regarding permissions.
     *  Provided technical support to teachers and students 
        in hardware/software proficiency.
     *  Organized and implemented SuccessMaker and other 
        learning software tools, resulting in increased 
        student performance.
EDUCATION:
  
     North Salem High School            Salem, OR
     Diploma                                    2004
     CompTIA A+                             2007
     CCNA training                            2004, 2007
REFERENCES:
  
     Available upon request