You may view my resume here: Link to my Resume - January 26, 2009.

Here is a short list of my achievements:

Release of Matthouse Web Hosting - October 2005, Humphrey, NY
National Honor Society: 2004-2006 - Ellicottville Central School
Certified CRLA Peer Tutor - May 2006 : Ellicottville Central School
Computer Science Award - June, 2006 : Ellicottville Central School
Regents Diploma - June, 2006 : Ellicottville Central School
Release of podnet.org: Spring 2008
Deans List - Spring 2008 : University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Release of Famousphil.com: Fall 2008
Release of adminreferece.com: Spring 2009
Deans List - Spring 2009 : University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Release of Exchange Hosting on Matthouse - July 2009
Acceptance into MS program for computer science -- September 2009
Teaching Assistant for CSE116 (Java 2) - Fall 2009
Fall 2009 - Lecture Series - Developing a Website (for novice users)
Teaching Assistant for CSE111 (Intro to CS Concepts) - Spring 2010

Hi, welcome to my website! As you probably have guessed, my name is Phil. I am a 1st year Grad Student at the University at Buffalo, majoring in Computer Science. I am completeing a combined degree in Computer Science and expect to graduate in January of 2011 with my Bachelors and Masters of science which is a combined degree. I enjoy web design, programming, general computer repair, server administration, and lots of other computer related activities.

I live in the little town of Humphrey, NY, which is about 60 miles south of Buffalo, NY. My location has prevented me from advancing with technology as fast as I would have liked to. However, through determination and preserverence, I have managed to get by with what I have been provided. I live in a very rural community that might have 200 residents total.

I began using computers at Ellicottville Central School around 1995. During school, there was this certain time for computers where our class would go to this computer room and get on Macs and do education puzzles with this software called "Success Maker." It wasn't until 1997 that I was introduced to the Internet. My first website was Dogpile, which was instructed by our computer teacher. Our class was required to write and then type a research paper. I remember doing all the proper research. However, from my lack of computing abilities, it took me over 2 weeks of 30 minute computer class periods (I'd guess 6 hours) to type a 3 page handwritten paper. My handwriting at the time was so large that I could only fit 3 words on a single line of wide ruled paper. My handwriting and typing was obviously horrible!

In 1998, I remember having to bring home a portable computer from school that was a test to see if the school would order more. I knew that I was a very slow typer so I felt that it would be best to get one so I could spend the entire night typing up my paper. Naturally, I finished in time and luckily everything worked out well! I bet I spent a good 6 hours typing up an entire 3 pages again!

I began working with computers at home in early 1998 with a Texas Instruments home computer from the late 1970's. It had 4k of internal memory and was capable of BASIC. I wrote very simple programs on this computer from a simple computer manual that I found. I later got my first real computer in 2001. It was a 386 machine with Dos 5.0 and Windows 3.1. When I first got the computer, I loved to experiment and I'm sure that I formatted it several hundreds of times. With the help of my aunt and friends, I learned how it worked internally and was able to start learning proper computer terminology. I also learned how to reinstall operating systems and properly set up a computer. In addition, I began writing simple scripts and games on this computer. I still own this computer today; however, I have not turned it on in years. I am positive that it will still work to this day.

My first modern computer was a 800 mhz Windows ME Micron. It was purchased as a Christmas present for 2001. This computer provided my first real experience with the Internet and software maintenance at home. I remember that I would spend hours on this computer reinstalling the operating system to figure out how I could optimise the very poorly implemented Windows ME from Microsoft. During this time in my life, I managed to learn about all the dangers of the Internet and have discovered proven methods of preventing computer failures and attacks due to viruses, malware, spyware, and DDOS attacks. Although this computer worked 10% of its entire life, it provided an invaluable learning experience for my future computer work.

I can remember one instance in 2002 when I installed Yahoo Instant Messenger and blamed it for a virus that my computer got, and I labeled it malware in my head. I now use Yahoo Instant Messenger after several friends pressured me into giving it another try. I haven't looked back since 2005 when I installed it again. Today, I'm sure my problem was caused by a lack of virus protection.

From 2001 until 2005, I continued to learn how computers worked. Sometime in 2003, I began repairing computers as a side job. By this time, I knew a vast amount about how computers worked and was able to successfully repair most of my first computer repair jobs. However, I lost valuable email information and other various information from not realising that Windows stores data in places other than obvious locations. Since this time, I have been learning many new tricks about how Windows works to install Viruses. I have also learned how uneducated many computer users are to the spam attacks that occur on the web every millisecond of the day. I have plentiful knowledge to fight off such attacks and have not had attacks to my own personal computers in a very long time.

In early 2004, I began learning about server operating systems. Thanks to my Aunt, I obtained a copy of Server 2000 to play with. Although it was up 1% of the time, I learned how to successfully break, maintain, and deploy powerful Windows Server technology.

Around the same time, I became a Technology Assistant at Ellicottville Central School. During this time, I was introduced to real network technicians and administrators working in the field. During my Technology Assistant role at Ellicottville Central, I solved many computer related problems for teachers and administrators alike. I was provided the opportunity to install memory in servers that were live, nothing that I'd ever thought about doing prior to this. I also learned how to properly do hardware alterations inside computers without hurting internal components. During my time as Technology Assistant, I learned many networking tips, how to deploy computers using Norton Ghost, and how to professionally deal with computer related illnesses.

In September of 2005, I began my web development career as a Frontpage Web Developer. This is the same time that I purchased Matthouse.us and began to offer web development to the local community. Through this venture, I have learned a lot about Linux web server administration and the true meaning of maintaining professional uptime. I have also learned how to develop and maintain professional websites. Through my experiences, I have learned what customers require and methods to catering to such needs. I currently host many websites. However, I don't have as much time as I used to to take on new development projects.

Shortly after I began my own website, I became a fan of the Kim Possible Fandom. I became a member at SaveDisneyShows.org, and then later a staff member. In early 2007, I resigned from SDS and moved to RonStoppable.net. I resided on this site until early 2008 when I moved onto Animation Communication Central, which is currently a work in progress. I have high goals for this website like many other staff members that are working hard to develop it.

Beginning in 2006, I began as a Computer Engineering student at the University at Buffalo. I soon changed my major to Computer Science. Through my experience at the University at Buffalo, I have met many new friends and have had many opportunities opened up for my consideration. I currently serve as a web developer to the UB Talker and will work with the research team on the project to deploy a professional website hopefully within the next semester. I have set high goals for my participation in the project that will succeed!

Beginning in 2009, I began working on my Masters Degree which will be combined with my Bachelors Degree. Now that I am in graduate school, I have began concentrating on networks and system administration topics. I really enjoy attending classes that are teaching concepts that I will use for a long time to come. In addition, I have became a teaching assistant for the fall semester for an introductory Java programming course that I expect will present many challenges as I relearn how to convey what I know to others effectively.

Although I am certain that I want to ditch the snow in New York State after I graduate with a Master's Degree, I am not sure where I would like to live or where I would like to work. I have many decisions to make during this semester at UB and will work at obtaining an internship in the near future.

I would like to wish the best of luck to all of the friends that I've made over the years and those that have helped me achieve my goals!

-updated 9/12/09