Jonathan Carter

Current

Distribution Architect at Impi Linux

Past

Chief Technical Officer at Inkululeko Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Open Source Technical Co-ordinator at Shuttleworth Foundation
Computer Technician at Computer Mania

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Jonathan Carter’s Summary

Technologist experienced in providing technical solutions to various fields including the property, high-tech, non-profit and education sectors.

Jonathan Carter’s Specialties:

Software customisation, purchasing, interface design, web design, standards compliance, problem solving

Jonathan Carter’s Experience

Distribution Architect

Impi Linux

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

March 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)

- Architect releases of ImpiLinux core products
- Architect variant versions of ImpiLinux products
- Receive and process feature requests from technical team
- Perform research to determine optimal feature strategy
- Research new technologies and feature options
- Plan and manage distribution release with Build Architect
- Participate in product and project planning sessions
- Plan all activities and determine relevant deadlines
Chief Technical Officer

Inkululeko Technologies (Pty) Ltd

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

July 2006 — February 2007 (8 months)

Responsibilities include:

- Research, forumulate, implement and evaluate Open Source solutions in company
- Liaise with upstream projects, including bug trackers, specification trackers and events
- Develop and improve tuXlab operating system
- Package and adapt 3rd party software
- Develop products around technical solutions
- Automation and streamlining of development process, including bug tracking, translations, CD image building and software installers
- Consult with clients and internal staff, creating specifications and scoping technical aspects of projects
Open Source Technical Co-ordinator

Shuttleworth Foundation

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

March 2004 — July 2006 (2 years 5 months)

Responsibilities included:

- Co-ordination of Open Source installations for the Foundation, both hardware and software
- Participation in any project where technical expertise may be required
- Training and management of volunteers in selected projects
- Preparation of documentation required for projects
- Monitoring and participation in Open Source community forums
- Research various Open Source solutions required withing the Foundation
Computer Technician

Computer Mania

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

February 2001 — October 2001 (9 months)

Responsibilities included:

- Building up new computers
- Data recovery
- Repairing computer equipment (software & hardware)
- Installing security software, virus & spyware removal
- Technical sales support role to sales staff