About Me [status updates]   [timeline]   [work & labs]   [credentials]   [items of interest]   [contact me]   Customer Service #1 of 17 "Hands down, Eddie Jackson is THE best systems guys I have ever worked with and one of the nicest people I have ever known. Eddie is someone who you will be proud to have as the face of your department." - Fred Lackey, Manager Customer Service #2 of 17 Eddie Jackson is a joy to work with and very knowledgeable, giving 100% effort to tackle our problems when they arise and. I greatly appreciate and thank him for all the work he has done to make my job easier. - Jean Borden Customer Service #3 of 17 There is never a question or problem that is too much trouble or that he cannot come up with a solution to. - Sharon Aguilar Customer Service #4 of 17 Eddie has a way of explaining things in such a way that it is very easy to understand. Eddie appears to have a great deal of computer knowledge that he is willing to share. - Donald Simon Customer Service #5 of 17 In my 10 years of service, I have never encountered the support, the professionalism and the sincerity of heart from anyone like Eddie Jackson. - Toni Charles Customer Service #6 of 17 Eddie has been a great asset to this hospital and I want to thank him for all he has done for me and that he has always shown a very professional and willing attitude to help. - Linda Carr Customer Service #7 of 17 I have had the pleasure of working with Eddie Jackson over the past 31/2 years. He is very conscientious and dedicated. Eddie is always willing to go the extra mile to help his co-workers. - Reba Leach Customer Service #8 of 17 I would like to thank Eddie for his patience. How lucky we are to have him! I have been an employee for 16 years and can honestly say that he is the most helpful person. - Nancy Slater Customer Service #9 of 17 what a pleasure Eddie Jackson is to work with. He never fails to do above and beyond even on his own time. He goes out of his way to be helpful and then asks Is there anything else I can help you with? - Janice Berris Customer Service #10 of 17 Eddie is considered to be a leader by our department. He displays a genuine interest in our organization and maintains a high level of professional ethics. - Andrew Browne Customer Service #11 of 17 Eddie is extremely knowledgeable, innovative, and equally.... so helpful to others, always giving 100% and going the extra mile. - Janet Connors Customer Service #12 of 17 Eddie is patient and kind in dealing with the staff and makes everyone feel that there is no such thing as a dumb computer question or problem. - Laura Ward Customer Service #13 of 17 It is my belief that Mr. Jackson is a true asset to our organization and we greatly benefit from his expertise and commitment to excellence. - Ann Shipley Customer Service #14 of 17 I have worked closely with Eddie Jackson over the last 5 years. Eddie is an intelligent, hard working and highly motivated employee. I strongly feel that Eddie's talents and abilities would be an asset to any job. - Brenda Durden Customer Service #15 of 17 I've known Eddie for 3 years, while working with computers is obviously what he loves, Eddie is also a person who enjoys people. He is always very pleasant and a star at seeing the bright side of a situation. - Valerie Bly Customer Service #16 of 17 He is one of the few who will work through a problem until it is solved, is very patient and polite. The department needs someone like Eddie to address our unique needs. - Connie Collins Customer Service #17 of 17 He is always friendly with all of the employees of the hospital, no matter who it is; an admin or the janitor. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to myself or one of the other techs if we need help or have a problem. - Luke Linscott Hi, my name is Eddie Jackson. I have been an IT Professional for the past 18+ years. I grew up in Westville, Florida on a 19 acre farm where I spent most of my free time learning about technology and working in the back room on a computer.  I am always planning and maintaining a successful IT career, and I expect no less than the very best of myself.  The many hats I wear:  IT Professional, Cook, Pianist, Philosopher, Writer, Poet, Artist, Builder/Engineer, Innovator, Movie Connoisseur.   Life Motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius - swifter, higher, stronger.   Job title for life:  Computer Systems Engineer; though I have held many other titles like: Senior Tech, Senior Technical Support Analyst, Desktop Administrator, Senior LAN Analyst, Developer, Engineer, Software Engineer, and Network Engineer.     Philosophies:  Always stand tall for what you believe in, never stop questioning, keep an open mind, and learn to rise above it all.  If you really want to change the world you live in, learn to develop and share your knowledge; become a doer, not just a mere dreamer. Philosophy Quotes: In philosophy an individual is becoming himself. - Bernard Lonergan Science is what you know, philosophy is what you don't know. - Bertrand Russell The philosophy of one century is the common sense of the next. - Henry Ward Beecher Philosophy is doubt. - Michel de Montaigne In philosophy, it is not the attainment of the goal that matters, it is the things that are met with by the way. - Havelock Ellis Success:  I have always said if you want to be the best, you have to do things that make you the best.  I walk the professional line every day of my life.  My enduring pattern of professional excellence, superior work ethic, and prestine technical work has made me a success; and I didn't do it all by myself either, many thanks to all the great professionals out there who helped me all along the way --- you know who you are. (special shout-outs to Kevin Noel and Philip Johnson) What makes me so special?  Nothing other than persistent dedication. Success Quotes: Action is the foundational key to all success. - Pablo Picasso Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. - Abraham Lincoln Diligence is the mother of good fortune. - Benjamin Disraeli Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil. - J. Paul Getty I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. - George Burns Education:  Educating oneself is very much like building castles.  You start with a solid foundation, and then brick by brick, you build a fortress.  It's not only a personal monument of your own success, but can also be a sanctuary to those around you. Education Quotes: A human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated. - Horace Mann Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. - Anthony J. D'Angelo Education is all a matter of building bridges. - Ralph Ellison Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another. - Gilbert K. Chesterton It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle Some milestone achievements: Spent 3 years in the gifted program in elementary school Skipped the 5th and 8th grades Won Grand Prize Science Award in High School Science Fair Competed in Wallace College Math/Computer Tri-State Championship (twice) Graduated Holmes County High School with High Honors Nominated and selected Employee of the Month (1 in 5000 employees) Obtaining 30 computer and networking certifications January 2012 Coding the 3,000th production computer script in December 2011 Maintaining 4.0 GPA (Presidents's List) for the past 2 years in Philosophy/Liberal Studies BA Degree Milestone Quotes: "Direction is more important than speed. We are so busy looking at our speedometers that we forget the milestone." "A milestone passed, new things begun, dreams as shining as the sun, a goal achieved, a victory won! That's Graduation!" "My path has not been determined. I shall have more experiences and pass many more milestones." - Agnetha Faltskog Mentors: Edison Einstein Bill Gates Mentor Quotes: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Edison "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." - Thomas A. Edison "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." - Albert Einstein "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." - Bill Gates "Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose." - Bill Gates  Something personal: my coffee                          Venti, 6 shot cafe mocha   Quotes by Me: "The greatest task you'll ever undertake is trying to give back to the world more than you take." - Eddie "If you want to be the best, you need to do things that make you the best." - Eddie "Having the ability to see the future is not all that difficult if you combine the past, the present and hard work." - Eddie "It's the bricks of today that are the castles of tomorrow." - Eddie "There is something important to be said for the slower absorbtion of knowledge in concentrated studies." - Eddie "Stop trying to be...and just be." - Eddie "You want a real challenge?  Try reaching your potential." - Eddie "Mediocrity is like swamp water; it's dark, murky, and filled with snakes and alligators." - Eddie   Δ Timeline 1986-1988 My first computer was a VIC-20 (pic) that used cassette tapes for storage.  I figured out how to link the tapes through programming, thus overcoming the size limitation of my apps.  My monitor was a 13" black and white television that had the Radio Shack tv-to-game/computer sliding converter.  I became instantly captivated by computers and technology. 1989-1991 My uncle (Tom Jackson) gives me an Amstrad (pic) computer (which had proprietary disks) that has Amstrad BASIC.  A friend at school (Michael McDonald) gives me an ADAM (pic) computer (which had digital tapes), it uses SmartBASIC. 1992-1993 You could find me in the high school computer lab and hanging out my best friend (John Schuhr - computer programming genius). My computer teacher (Mr. Zorn) was helping me develop my programming skills. Bought a Tandy 1000 (pic) computer (which had my first modem) from a high school friend (Scott Watkins '92). I started programming in GW-BASIC. Built my first computer from parts.  It was a 386SX16, 4MB RAM, 20MB hard drive ('93). I was an avid Wordperfect and DOS user for the longest. I installed DOS 5.0, a very nice upgrade from 4.0. I started spending longer and longer hours programming all types of software.  I built sequential filing and random access databases, inventory apps, recipe databases, simple games, and encryption software.  You could find me hanging out in BBSs, IRCs and MUDs. I started programming in Microsoft BASIC, QBASIC and Turbo BASIC.  I also started repairing computers and electronics right down to their electrical components. 1994-1995 Built my second computer from parts.  It was a 486DX4100, 8MB RAM, 40MB hard drive (later upgraded to a whopping 16MB of RAM and 200MB HD).  I created my own web site called Section One Underground.  I used something called Zip Disks by Iomega, which were 100MB disks, to store all my backups on ('95). In the Panhandle, I worked at the new, local ISP - Panhandle Online, and took on a lot of contracted programming and computer repair work. I also worked at the college and county libraries assisting patrons with all their computer needs.  I started writing Shell scripts for Internet Service Providers. I was using the Lynx browser ('94) to surf the web, however began using the new, dearly beloved, Netscape browser ('95). I worked at the college library assisting patrons with computer questions and problems. 1995-- In college, I learned PASCAL, dBASE II, Lotus 1-2-3, FoxPro and began learning C++.  1996-- I worked at the county library assisting patrons with computer questions and problems. 1997-- I moved to Daytona Beach to work at AMI, INC, a motorcycle college, and worked there as a Network Administrator for 2 years.  I converted the network from a LANtastic network to a full Microsoft based network, including backup and email system. I also wired the Cat3 and Cat5 telecommunications systems and upgraded all computer desktops from Windows 3.11 to Windows 95. I learned about the administration of networks, how to manage servers, build computers for mass deployment, as well as providing computer support for business staff.   1999-- Realizing the need for certifications, I soon began self-studies for the CompTIA A+, Network+, and MCP. I would buy all the study material from authors like Todd Lammle, James G. Jumes, and Neil F. Cooper; and then study each book, as well as go through all the labs.  When I thought I was ready, I would register for the exam with Sylvan Prometric and then take the test.  I needed a place to study, so I began looking for a permanent place.  I found a book store, Barnes and Noble, which I fell in love with. 2000-2012-- And, through the years have continued studying at Barnes and Noble, spending up to 30 hours a week in studies when pursuing a new certification, certifications like the CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, multiple Microsoft MCSEs and various others. Many, many cafe mochas and cookies later, I am working on number 31 computer & network certifications.   The jobs I have had the opportunity to work at thereafter AMI, INC, have been: 4 years at Ormond Hospital, NASCAR-ISC, Florida Digital Networks, Robert Half International, Stratus Technologies, about 1 year doing side contracts for the private sector and setting up several doctor offices in the Daytona Beach area, 4+ years working for Halifax Health, and I worked a short stint at Kaplan University, in Tech Ops, doing Desktop Admin tasks, and then did some enterprise packaging in the private sector as an IT Guru/Network Administrator.  I really love the technology industry and hope one day to obtain the Microsoft Masters Certification, the certification for the Technical Master. You can find me currently working in a new area of the private sector, where I am a Software Packaging Engineer/Desktop Engineer; I am responsible for building software packages and coming up with creative software solutions for 30,000+ computers, and student software potentially reaching 60,000 to 80,000 students.  It's the most challenging and diverse job I have ever had; every day is a new adventure.  I find my job extremely fullfilling because I get to design and implement innovative technical solutions that no one else in the company can come up with.  A few personal interests of mine are Philosophy, of which I am working towards a Bachelor's Degree now (60% done), composing and playing classical piano, developing cooking skills, and taking over the world with computer scripts.  I also spend as much time as I can with my girlfriend Dalia, the love of my life.

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