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I currently live in the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA, on the side of a hill just 1,000' from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I am married to a dear lady whom I have known for over 40 years, and we have children and grandchildren. My grandparents immigrated to the U.S., circa 1918, from Poland and Russia, and I was raised in Hamtramck, an immigrant town within the city limits of Detroit.
About Me, Abridged
Personal
In addition to my vocational experience, I:
- enjoy other languages and cultures, and studied Spanish for two years in high school.
- am an avid Android smartphone user at the "root" level.
- am good at online research, and have some knowledge of SEO.
- have played and taught guitar.
- have sung Barbershop.
- love to play chess, other board and card games.
- have studied martial arts.
- enjoy camping/hiking.
- am very interested in health/medical and legal issues.
- have built several component-level electronics projects and have an interest in amateur radio.
- am interested in the science of weather.
- make chainmaille.
Other Interests and Hobbies
In addition to skills outlined on my résumé, I have experience in these areas:
Paid:
- Cabinetry and Furniture Making
- Casting - Plastic Resins and Art Plaster
- Rough/Finish Carpentry
- Tool and Die (Basic understanding. Can read calipers, mic's, etc.)
- Automotive Production Work - Chrysler Stamping Plant - Large Press Operator
- Furniture Construction, Repair, and Touch-up Finishing
- Aluminum Siding and Gutters
- Stained Glass
- Masonry
- Sewing Machine and Vacuum Cleaner Repair
- Custom Picture Framing - Family Business
Unpaid:
- Welding
- Auto Repair, including Engine Rebuilding
- Appliance, Furnace, Hot Water Heaters, Electronic, etc., Repair
Trades
I have worked in computer-related fields since the early 1980s, first in repair and technical support, then as a Database Programmer, and ultimately as a CAD Draftsman of Injection Molded Plastic Dunnage and Mechanical systems, i.e., HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, and Controls. Please see my Résumé for details.