Owner, Sole Proprietor at Matson Consulting
Sacramento, California Area
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- (Volunteer) Manager in Telecommunications Solutions Suite "TSS" at The IT Security Suite Network "TITSSN"
- (Volunteer) Moderator in Windows Mobile Total Access Forums at Microsoft
- (Volunteer) Forum Administrator, Product Reviewer, Forum Moderator, News Editor at MobilitySite
- Forum Administrator, Forum Moderator, Lead Technical Support Manager at Megalith Systems
- Owner, Sole Proprietor, Mobile Technology Evangelist, Independant Writer/Product Reviewer at Matson Consulting
- Testing Technician at AT&T
- Past
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- (Volunteer) Forum Moderator, News Editor, and Product Reviewer at MobilityToday
- Maintenance Administrator at SBC Inc
- Customer Service Associate at Pacific Bell
- Field Technician at MetroStar Computers
- Draftsman Assistant at Internal Revenue Service
- Education
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- CompTIA
- American River College
- El Camino High School
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David Matson’s Summary
• As a TESTING TECHNICIAN for AT&T, I have worked on most types of "designed circuits" that are used in telecommunications, ranging from DS0 (analog) to DS1, DS3, and most of the higher digital technologies like OC48. I am also E911 network knowledgeable, and help keep the State of California E911 network operational.
• As the OWNER/SOLE PROPRIETOR of Matson Consulting, I walk consumer and small business Clients through the process of optimizing the benefit of their computers, and how to leverage them. I also help them secure their internet connections to reduce problems with spyware, viruses, and theft of personal information.
• As a Volunteer for MobilitySite (aka Aximsite), I am a Forum Moderator, Website Administrator, Product Reviewer, and News Editor.
• As a Volunteer for GPS Tuner, I am a Forum Moderator, Forum Administrator, and Lead Technical Support Manager, managing customer questions in the forums, writing "How-to" guides, and overseeing a team of fellow Volunteers called the Expert Team.
• As a Volunteer for Windows Mobile Forums, I provide Technical Support advice for other WM users in the Windows Mobile Forums.
• As an Independant Writer/Product Reviewer, I write under the pen-name of Elrendhel.
David Matson’s Specialties:
TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Telco Hardware/Software/Best Practices; WiFi, GPS, & BlueTooth Troubleshooting, Computer & Software Support.
WEBSITE ADMIN: Website Design, Implementation, & Lifecycle; Server Admin, Dreamweaver MX Pro.
TELCO SPECIALTIES: DS0 (analog), DS1 (Digtial), DS3 (Digital), E911, Application Administration for WFA, TEMS, REACT, & ExecuStar.
WEBSITE VOLUNTEER: Mobile Enthusiast/Evangelist, Product Reviews, Writing (Technical and Article), and Team/Workgroup Management.
David Matson’s Experience
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(Volunteer) Manager in Telecommunications Solutions Suite "TSS"
The IT Security Suite Network "TITSSN"
(Computer & Network Security industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
I provide consulting services to client members with regards to Telecommunication based needs such as analog DS0 designed circuits, as well as digital DS1 and above high capacity designed circuits. I can also assist client members in obtaining telecommunication products and services from AT&T.
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(Volunteer) Moderator in Windows Mobile Total Access Forums
Microsoft
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
• I provide Volunteer Technical Support for other Windows Mobile users in the Microsoft Windows Mobile Owners Circle Forums.
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(Volunteer) Forum Administrator, Product Reviewer, Forum Moderator, News Editor
MobilitySite
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)
June 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
MobilitySite is a Mobile technology enthusiast's website with over 100,000 members. It offers updated news in the industry of Mobile Devices, Software, and advances in Mobile technology. MobilitySite is published by LeckMedia, a privately held company owned by Chris Leckness.
• As an ADMINISTRATOR, I oversee administrative issues like adding new forums, acknowledging user Awards, and adding/deleting of members.
• As a MODERATOR, I read through the various postings in the forums of MobilitySite to make sure members follow the rules & guidelines. I also provide 3rd party Technical Support.
• As a NEWS EDITOR, I contribute articles for the front-page blog. These are essentially news articles that advise our members of updates in technology from a particular vendor in the industry.
• As a PRODUCT REVIEWER, I review technology based products in the categories of hardware & software, rate the product, then compose a written review that the membership can read.. -
Forum Administrator, Forum Moderator, Lead Technical Support Manager
Megalith Systems
(Computer Software industry)
March 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
GPS Tuner is an "off-road" GPS solution for those who like to get off the "beaten path" and go where they want. Used by hikers, kayakers, cyclists, and Geocachers.
GPS Tuner is a creation of Megalith Systems, which is a privately held company owned by Gabor Tarnok.
• As a FORUM ADMINISTRATOR, I volunteer my time to oversee administrative issues like adding new forums, and adding/deleting of members.
• As a MODERATOR, I volunteer my time to read through the various postings in the forums of GPS Tuner to make sure members follow the rules & guidelines.
• As the LEAD TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER, I volunteer my time to provide primary Technical Support to GPS Tuner users, as well as manage "the Expert Team", a group of GPS Tuner enthusiasts who volunteer their time and expertise to assist other members with their questions. -
Owner, Sole Proprietor, Mobile Technology Evangelist, Independant Writer/Product Reviewer
Matson Consulting
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)
April 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)
I enjoy helping my friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to leverage the power of their computers, and help them secure their network connections.
• As the Sole Owner/Proprietor and Lead Technician, I advise customers on how to secure their internet connections, optimize their computer's efficiency, recommend software and applications to run, etc.
• I provide onsite and offsite troubleshooting and repairs of computers and network connections, and realtime remote assistance via the internet.
• Additionally, I provide Technical Support and Mobile Technology Evanglism to several different websites, including MobilitySite, AximSite, and GPS Tuner.
• I am also an Independant Writer and Product Reviewer, having published my articles on Mobility-centric websites like MobilitySite, MobilityToday, AximSite, Experience Mobility, and PocketPC & Smartphone Magazine. -
Testing Technician
AT&T
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; T; Telecommunications industry)
December 1999 — Present (9 years 8 months)
Responsible for testing and isolating problems on designed circuits (DS0 through DS3), maintaining the Statewide E911 network, and servicing the State of California telephony contract.
Additional Job Responsibilities undertaken (voluntary) in the past:
• RD Supervisor duties
• Computer/Software repair guy ("LSA")
• Departmental Website Webmaster.
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(Volunteer) Forum Moderator, News Editor, and Product Reviewer
MobilityToday
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
April 2004 — May 2006 (2 years 2 months)
I was a volunteer moderator for all forums, and was instrumental in the creation of the Wireless WiFi forum, for which I was the head "Guru" during my entire tenure.
It was also at this job that I wrote my four part security article "Security in a Mobile World", which was one of the single biggest drivers of traffic for the website for the next few months according to the Chief Editor at the time, Jack Cook. -
Maintenance Administrator
SBC Inc
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SBC; Telecommunications industry)
July 1993 — November 1999 (6 years 5 months)
I worked in the 611-Repair department, fielding calls from residences and businesses that were calling-in to report troubles with their telephone lines.
Additional job responsibilities (voluntarily) undertaken:
• RD Supervisor (take irate customer calls and resolve problems).
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Customer Service Associate
Pacific Bell
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PTT; Telecommunications industry)
January 1993 — July 1993 (7 months)
Fielded customer calls and sent repair tickets to local test centers.
Additional Job responsibilityies (voluntarily) undertaken:
• RD Supvervisor.
• Computer / Software guy ("LSA"). -
Field Technician
MetroStar Computers
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
February 1991 — September 1992 (1 year 8 months)
• Drove company van to and from client locations, performed computer repairs onsite.
• Brought those systems back to office which required major work or component level repairs. -
Draftsman Assistant
Internal Revenue Service
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
May 1988 — December 1990 (2 years 8 months)
Worked as an Assistant to a Journeyman Draftsman:
• Prepaired Print Jobs,
• Organized and stored Velum prints,
• Organized and revamped symbol file structure on computers
• Used CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) program CAdvance.
• Took field measurements across the state of California.
• Created site drawings for 20+ IRS field office sites.
• Helped Manage furniture inventory for 50+ sites.
• Designed front lobby interior of Sacramento Main office.
• Oversaw furniture move-in & burn-in for Sacramento Main opening.
David Matson’s Education
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CompTIA
A+ , Computer Hardware & Software , 2000 — 2000
This is a Certification earned in July of 2000.
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American River College
English, Computers, Drafting 1987 — 1990
Changed Majors frequently, gave up and got a job!
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El Camino High School
1984 — 1987
- Activities and Societies:
- California Cadet Corp
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David Matson’s Interests:
Mobile Technology, mobile devices, recreational cycling, Geocaching, hiking, spending time with family.
David Matson’s Honors:
Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
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