I'm the IT Manager for the Department of Mathematics (http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/computing/). We can be found in B746 at East Hall or by phone at (734) 763-6521. Email help is available at math-req@umich.edu

I have presented on various topics where Math has done some unusual or interesting things:

• MathIT UMIAC Service Pages - October 18, 2006. Summary: Covers how MathIT centralized data using LDAP and MySQL. Introduces next step projects! Available in PDF.
• "LSA Solaris 'Sunset'" Talk for UM UNIX Admins, November 17, 2005. Summary: Covers the entire LSA Sun Buyout proces, including MathIT's decisions along the way. Also includes updated version of the "MegaLoad" talk below. Available in PDF.
• Math-IT "MegaLoad" Talk of September 22, 2005. Summary: Covers how Math-IT utilized the SNI load and some clever processes and barcode scanners to streamline the loading of 65 iMacs in 8 hours. Available in PDF
• MySQL/PHP Talk of May 18, 2005. Summary: Covers GUI tools available for MySQL and does a quick introduction to dynamic web pages and PHP scripting. Available in PDF.
• Math Mac Labs: Roaming Profiles (Dec, 2004) Summary: Intro to the Math Mac labs and our 2004 work to get roaming profiles working with ITCS AFS. Available in PDF. Updated in June/2005, available in PDF.

My "other life" is as a computer consultant who has been seen putting together web sites and database systems for the MSBOA (Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association (http://www.msboa.org) and the Tri-County Dental Health Council.

My "other-other life" is as a budding saxophonist playing with 2 bands: a 40's style swing band, the Monroe Big Band (http://monroebigband.com) and a very cool rhythm & blues band, Soul Kitchen (http://soulkitchencooks.com). Keep an eye on these sites for dates, times and places to see us. Soul Kitchen has a CD out now, too: "It's in the Can", which has been favorably reviewed by a number of sources (see the web page) and in the local Toledo press. You can get your copy by snagging me and trading me $15 for this outstanding collection of original blues music. ;)

Lately, I've been helping my brother, Mike, with his drag car. He runs it at Milan Dragway about once or twice a month between tweaks. I've begun a small page to publish the video and pictures.

If you are so-inclined, I've finally found my mouthpiece review/inventory page and plopped it online. Your mileage may vary.