My name is
James
R.
Williams
Zavada.
I was first introduced to Information Technology in college, as a part of my
Liberal Arts degree program. I took an
Introduction to Computers
class as a part of my math requirements, and I've been hooked ever since. I
have been an Information Technology professional since 1989, when I started
doing IT work to help pay my way through college. In 1995 I started my first
full-time IT job, and am still going strong. It's in my blood and I'll be
doing IT work until the day I die.
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Pursuing excellence as a living reality.
Although I'm willing to do temporary fixes to get through an immediate and
urgent crisis, I believe that if something is going to pass the test of
time, quality is crucial. I prefer to do it right the first time, rather
than just make do, and my work and attitude reflect this.
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Taking delight in learning the inner workings of technology.
For me, Information Technology is a passion, not just a career. It's about the
thrill of learning, of discovery, and of mastery. It's about understanding
the big picture AND the finer details, and how it all fits together. It's
about the joy of making technology work for the world, instead of against
it.
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Daring to dream of making the impossible happen.
I have the priviledge of living in an age when much of what used to be
science fiction has become a fact of everyday life. I thrill at taking
ideas from the realm of imagination into the light of reality. Information
Technology is the tool I use to do this.
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Hasta hablo español.
I'm functionally bilingual. This means that when I communicate in Spanish,
I do not rely on English at all, even when dealing with new vocabulary and
concepts. And vice versa with English. For that matter, I'm not just a
bilingual, I'm a polyglot. I can speak a limited amount of French and
Portuguese, and can read even more of both. Languages and Linguistics
fascinate me, and I love opportunities to learn more.
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I can make Information Technology work for you!
Whether you are considering hiring me for contracting or consulting, or
as an employee, take a look at my
Services and
Skills/Experience pages, or at my
résumé (you can download
a copy, choosing from a few different common formats).
For information on how to contact me, click on the
Contact link here or above.