Matt Cavins

Dedicated professional with a proven track record of success in improving processes and increasing productivity.

matt.cavins@i5ys0p.com

EXPERIENCE

WWIV BBS SysOp *1992-2000*

My first introduction to UX/UI and hacking.

  • Customized menus and created ascii art for a nice and comfortable user experience.
  • Modified code developed by others to create seamless user interfaces.
  • Managed source code and revision history of customized libraries.
  • Developed features and corrected bugs reported by users.

Freelance Application Development *1994-2000*

Developed custom applications and games for multiple projects.

  • Learned database management and access using flat files and SQL.
  • Learned HTML and began creating my first websites.
  • Created custom drivers and themes for various operating systems.
  • Customized networks and intranet sharing practices.
  • Began developing on various open-source projects under the name snivac.
  • Learned AutoCad for parts modeling using r12 in MS-DOS.
  • Started using linux distributions as my primary OS.
  • Programmed a robotic arm with 4 servo motors to move products.
  • Designed PCBs and used breadboards for school projects.

Controls Engineering *2000-Present*

Learned management skills and completed projects from concept to customer acceptance across multiple industries.

  • Learned AutoCad 2000 with custom lsp routines to complete electrical drawings.
  • Learned LadderLogic programming language to control material handling equipment.
  • Learned Structrued Text programming language for PLCs by multiple manufacturers.
  • Created network solutions using multiple industrial protocols to integrate equipment.
  • Developed standard programming models and Add-On Instructions for all devices I have used.
  • Managed teams with experience levels of all ranges.
  • Created synchronized servo applications with machine level interface specifications.
  • Designed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Graphic Display Units (GDUs) for system troubleshooting and operator interfaces.
  • Completed a course on UX/UI to create better user interfaces for controls systems.
  • Stayed up-to-date with AutoCad current releases for electrical drawings.
  • Wrote scripts to create PLC ladder logic from a template.
  • Developed a custom ERP system that help automate workflows from estimation to execution.

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Field Related Studies

2000 - Present

HOBBIES

LAMP Server Management *2008-Present*

Learned security practices and enhanced database management.

  • Created Virtual Hosts in Apache2 for multiple site hosting.
  • Developed a multi-user blog site from scratch using php, javascript, and mysql database - https://keepconnectedlive.com
  • Devopled desktop interface site for an ERP system and adapted it for https://i5ys0p.com using qooxdoo with php and mariadb.
  • Learned and started using ISP Config to manage sites, email, and ssh users

Aquarium/Paludarium Building and Maintaining *2018-2021*

Built custom habitats for various aquatic plants and animals.

  • Built a salt-water coral tank with various coral and marine fish.
  • Built a paludarium with an arduino controller to monitor and control humidity, temperature, and weather patterns.
  • Programmed lights to simulate sun cycles and cloudy weather patterns.
  • Propagated plants and bred various fish species.

Video Editing *2020-Present*

Learned video editing to create and edit content for posting.

  • Integrated graphics and audio tracks.
  • Used green screens to create custom content.

AKA

Names I have devolped and created content under.

snivacdivided_skymatt082606
i5ys0pthe_ghosteasysleeper

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