User:DanielVanStone

Daniel VanStone

Born in Illinois raised in Texas. I had my first experience with computers when I helped my middle school principal set up and program
their first computer. I remember it had several binders I had to read. As I recall it took us weeks to set it up correctly.

I did not own my own computer till after Windows 98 was released and even then I only used it for studies.

I have worked with several factories helping them to automate their processes and computer systems. Working with different devices
used for many different uses. I would say that PLC's were my specialty but I really like the general engineering side of it also.

I have worked in several industries from being the grunt behind the scenes to the guy who gives the 'Go or NoGo' in the office and I have
learned many things but the main tool that I that I use most is knowing the way to say Thank You acknowledging the work the each person
gives to achieve a larger goal. It is often that I can learn what the missing ingredient is or a new method by speaking to the grunt workers.

Currently I do system maintenance and repairs. I also like to take old ugly computer boxes and modify them and bring them to life...Again

Contact

Email: daniel at dailystruggles dot org -- or -- Danielvanstone at fedoraproject dot org
IRC: dvanstone on freenode
GPG key: 017CC1F0
Fedora Account: danielvanstone
Blog Daily Struggles
I normally will reply quickly to email.

Activities within Fedora

• I would like to be part of the Fedora Ambassadors

I like to talk with people and I like to share my knowledge. With the help of Fedora and Technology I want to educate others.

• I use IRC freenode regularly in #fedora #fedora-ambassadors
• I encourage others to use fedora
• I assist and train groups and users
• I organize events (try my BBQ)
• I build custom systems which run fedora

Events

• Texas Geeknic - Arlington

Please join us
Texas Geeknic - Arlington
A simple picnic for geeks.
Geeknic Link

• Why:
  

To get outside and away from the computers for fun.

• When:
  

28 August 2010
10 am till 5 pm

• Where:
  

George Stevens Park
400 West Sanford
Arlington Texas 76011

We will have some refreshments (first come first served) BBQ and hamburgers and hot dogs Please RSVP
(so we can have a good idea for food and refreshments)

You are Welcome I also encourage you to
bring your flavor of food or refreshment

Please join us