Staff Technologist at New America Foundation
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Staff Technologist at New America Foundation
- Senior Network Engineer / Founding Board Member at CUWiN Foundation
- Software & Systems Engineer at Acorn Active Media Foundation
- Active Volunteer at Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
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Daniel Meredith’s Summary
I am a talented technologist utilizing my natural problem solving ability, unique skill set, and a decade of experience to apply technology to address social justice and community needs as a technivist. In addition to my array of technical skills, I am both a strong communicator and talented educator. My rare combination of interpersonal skills and technical expertise allows me to bring together groups and technologies in order to provide an environment which fosters efficiency, productivity, and ingenuity.
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Daniel Meredith’s Specialties:
System Administration, Software Development, Web Application Development, Broadband, Media Production, Project Management, IT Consulting, Internet Technologies, Municipal Networks, Wireless Technologies, Community Wireless, Community Networks, Community Internet, Community Organizing
Daniel Meredith’s Experience
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Staff Technologist
New America Foundation
(Non-Profit; Think Tanks industry)
May 2009 — Present (3 months)
The focus of this position is to help explicate web applications and services, provide research on hardware, develop OTI's IT resources, help vet technical info contained in policy briefs and whitepapers, and support allied public interest groups on issues related to open technology.
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Senior Network Engineer / Founding Board Member
CUWiN Foundation
(Computer Software industry)
2006 — Present (3 years)
The CUWiN Foundation develops decentralized, community-owned networks that foster democratic cultures and local content. Through advocacy and through our commitment to open source technology, we support organic networks that grow to meet the needs of their community.
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Software & Systems Engineer
Acorn Active Media Foundation
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2006 — Present (3 years)
The Acorn Active Media Foundation is an employee-run tech collective whose members are themselves activists; the projects we work on are chosen based on members' interest in working on them. Our commitment to our clients goes beyond typical business ethics -- we are personally committed to the work that employs us.
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Active Volunteer
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
2004 — Present (5 years)
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice in the Champaign County area. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education. To this end, the IMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center housed in the historic downtown Urbana post office building located at 202 S. Broadway Ave at Elm Street. The center includes a stage, radio station, production studios, art studios, library, and meeting spaces. We are part of the Indymedia network - an affiliation of over 200 media centers across every continent.
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Daniel Meredith’s Interests:
digital/film photography, video production, radio production, reading novels, philosophy, psychology, electronic music, professional networking, live/studio audio production, carpentry, chess, cycling, geo caching
Daniel Meredith’s Honors:
2006 International Summit for Community Wireless Networks - Multimedia Applications & Wireless Integration Panelist
2007 International Summit for Community Wireless Networks - Community Wireless Technologies Panelist
2008 Drupal Camp Chicago Panelist
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