Hello World!
My name is (see above)... and it's no mistake you've found my website, where you can find snapshots of what it means to carry the torch of having been named “Mark Azevedo”. It's a burden that comes with great rewards, as well as great responsibili.... Oh my, I've started blabbering again, haven't it? Anyhow, here's what you came for:
WHO ARE YOU
I'm a San Francisco, bay-area resident with a passion for knowledge and information – I love programming, caffeine, rock climbing, projects, reading, web, design, cooking, and all things computery.
WHAT DO YOU DO
Well... I enjoy programming, rock climbi...... Haha, no really. Your likely to find me bobbing around at concerts, geocacheing around nature, idling on the internet, or reading a book in a cafe somewhere. For my more professional work, click the BLUE square.
I LOVE THE INTERNETS
Yes, I know exactly how you feel. For more information, click the GREY square - Generally, you can find me pretty much everywhere named "zeromerk" (I know, weird name right?)
Work
Software Developer at Panoctagon Inc.
Provided programming and information technology services to create dynamic web applications; Performed Debian Linux administration; Product development and prototyping with HTML/CSS and Ruby on Rails; Deployed technologies using Apache, MySQL Mongrel clusters, and Capistrano.
Technology Specialist at Muir Medical Group IPA
Provided on-site technical support; Managed inventory databases and digital-assets; Responsible for prototyping, testing, and implementing secure HIPPA-compliant CRM solutions; Provided technology consulting to aid support practices for CIMMG's EMR/EPM solutions.
Web Designer for ReMax Alliance, California Pacific Mortage...
Designed the online marketing platform for three companies; Provided graphic design, CMS software development, training, and hosting integration.
Skills
Information Technology
While beginning in desktop support and network troubleshooting, I have since gained much experience in hardware installation and operating systems. I like to consider myself platform-independent, since I
often work between Windows/OS X/Linux operating systems. I enjoy using command-line as well as managed interfaces. Iʼm highly resourceful and accessible via mobile devices. Much of my Linux experience has been managing Debian Linux, Apache, MySQL, miscellaneous scripts, and code repositories.
Web Design/Development
Developing a skill set that combines artistry and engineering, Iʼve gained important skills in project planning, design, and execution. I have a lot of experience working with graphic designers, as well as
using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. I do, however, enjoy programming most and have experience working with several languages and frameworks. Among them, my favorites are: Python, Ruby, PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, and Drupal.
Hobbies
Cooking
Life should be tasted, or at least that's how I always imagined it should be. Whether I'm ordering specialty teas, organic coffee roasts, going vodka tasting, or tinkering in the kitchen... Food and Drink are one of my strongest passions in life.
Jojo, Family, and Friends)
Seriously, I adore this puppy... My family and friends are okay too, I suppose. But really, I'm the luckiest person in the world to be surrounded by such awesome characters all the time. They are often my greatest inspiration, rivals, and accomplices.
Outdoors
Having spent a lifetime with computers, I make it a point to enjoy nature every chance I get. You can always count on me for camping trips, hiking, abalone-diving, climbing, snowboarding, geocaching, surfing, and just about everything else.
Reading
I'm a book nerd. When at home, I read stories about vampires, wizards, and spaceships; At the desk, you'll find me neck-deep in programming language reference books; Out and about, you'll see me reading more culturally-inspirational books about some radical new idea or technology.
Social
Here's where I'm online, for time-shifted, social goodness.
