Eric Barstad

Current

Technology Consultant at The Softies, Inc. - Tech2K12.com Project
Business Consultant / Engineer at The Softies, Inc

Past

Real Estate Broker at Coldwell Banker Burnet
Programmer / Project Manager at The Softies, Inc.
Network Consultant / Engineer at Aeromix Systems, Inc

Technology Consultant / Engineer at IWCO Direct
Project Manager / Engineer at Waldor Pump and Equipment
Instructor / Teacher at Hennepin Technical College
Creator / Manager at Computer-Sell-A-Thon
Programmer / Project Manager at CIS - Minneapolis
Technician at Cargill
Author at The Softies, Inc
Boys Head Swimming Coach at Benilde-St. Margaret's School

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Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
St. Louis Park H.S.

Park Knoll

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Industry

Computer & Network Security

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Eric Barstad’s Summary

I am passionate about getting the proper technology into"the hands of the future". Hopefully the K-12 students of today can fix the problems we have created in the past.

Eric Barstad’s Specialties:

Evaluate and recommend cost effective IT solutions, create disaster recovery plans, network engineering. Current project – Tech2K12, Project to redeploy technology to K-12. Create load balanced, dual connection fire walled / filtered connections to the internet to increase QoS , security, and site safety. Deploy a creative balance of Open Source and main stream software systems to make a stable, reliable, and consistent environment for students and faculty.

Eric Barstad’s Experience

Technology Consultant

The Softies, Inc. - Tech2K12.com Project

(Computer & Network Security industry)

January 2009 — Present (7 months)

Project to redeploy technology to K-12. Create load balanced, dual connection fire walled / filtered connections to the internet to increase QoS , security, and site safety. Deploy a creative balance of Open Source and main stream software systems to make a stable, reliable, and consistent environment for students and faculty.
Business Consultant / Engineer

The Softies, Inc

(Computer & Network Security industry)

May 1981 — Present (28 years 3 months)

Sales executive experienced with solution selling.Identify customer needs. Engineer, design,and deploy solutions for businesses in multiple industries.

The Softies, Inc. is a service-driven IT consulting company helping Twin Cities businesses manage and support their IT operations efficiently. With over 25 years of industry experience, our expert consultants work directly with customers to solve challenging IT problems through innovative, real-world solutions. We put our customers’ needs first, and are here to serve you with our expertise.

Through planning and implementation, we ensure that your IT infrastructure meets your present and future needs, and seamlessly grows with your business. If you need to upgrade, support, or repair network systems, eliminate vexing security/virus issues, need IT training to keep your employees efficient, We will find the appropriate solution and deliver it at a fraction of the cost of other IT service providers.
Real Estate Broker

Coldwell Banker Burnet

(Privately Held; Real Estate industry)

November 2000 — January 2009 (8 years 3 months)

Land development and residential real estate transactions.
Programmer / Project Manager

The Softies, Inc.

(Computer & Network Security industry)

January 1985 — December 2005 (21 years)

Designed, coded, and managed the creation of point of sale software called "Sales Partner Software" The software managed all point of sale functions for video rental and sales. The software was sold nationally and used by companies like Nash Finch, Super Valu, Video Update, and Movie Scene.
Network Consultant / Engineer

Aeromix Systems, Inc

(Computer & Network Security industry)

1995 — 2000 (5 years)

Network design and implementation.
Vendor selection for hardware and software procurement.
Training.
Budgeting.
Penetration testing.
Network security.
Disaster planning.
Network health monitoring.
Technology Consultant / Engineer

IWCO Direct

(Privately Held; Printing industry)

April 1989 — January 1998 (8 years 10 months)

Installed "Victory Envelope's" first LAN. Installed Open Systems Accounting software, provided custom coding changes to the accounting software and its support,Project Manager for the design, creation, and deployment of custom software written in "C" to handle Victory Envelope's Order Entry, Scheduling, and Estimating systems. Provided network services including security and break / fix support.
Project Manager / Engineer

Waldor Pump and Equipment

(Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

August 1989 — January 1991 (1 year 6 months)

Managed deployment of a networked accounting systems. Installed LAN and associated hardware, installed Great Plains Accounting Software, and trained end-users.Provided break / fix support.
Instructor / Teacher

Hennepin Technical College

(Computer & Network Security industry)

1985 — 1987 (2 years)

Developed a curriculum and taught classes in Pascal programing . Taught classes in Lotus.
Creator / Manager

Computer-Sell-A-Thon

(Computer & Network Security industry)

April 1987 — October 1987 (7 months)

Created the first in Minnesota..Large scale computer "Garage Sale". Coordinated vendors, location, advertising, and event logistics for the Computer-Sell-A-Thon. 30+ Vendors and thousands of attendee. Held in a hockey rink in St. Paul, MN. October 1987.
Programmer / Project Manager

CIS - Minneapolis

(Computer & Network Security industry)

January 1982 — December 1985 (4 years)

Created software / hardware for use in the Cub foods stores. The system was called "The Cubputer". It was a PC based aisle directory plus printed coupons and recipes.
Technician

Cargill

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Food Production industry)

1978 — 1982 (4 years)
Author

The Softies, Inc

(Computer & Network Security industry)

January 1981 — December 1982 (2 years)

Co-authored "Assembly Language Tutorial for TI99/4A".
Co-authored "10 Examples in Assembly Language for the TMS9900"

Both sold nationally.
Boys Head Swimming Coach

Benilde-St. Margaret's School

(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)

September 1979 — March 1982 (2 years 7 months)

Planned and conducted workouts,created swim-meet lineups, researched talent at other schools, all logistics to run the team.

Eric Barstad’s Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Biology, Computer Science 1978 — 1982

Activities and Societies:

Undergraduate T.A. for Heredity and Genetics. Held recitation, student tutoring, and proctored exams.
Intermural football, swim team, and water polo..
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Biology 1977 — 1978
St. Louis Park H.S.

1973 — 1977
Park Knoll

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Eric Barstad’s Interests:

Private Pilot, Tennis, RC Helicopters, Technology, Education, Photography

Eric Barstad’s Groups:

ISTE
International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)
AMD Solution Provider Member
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
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