About Chase
Technology
I am a software engineer working in Plano, Texas.
My primary development takes place with the C or Perl programming languages (depending on the nature of the task) but I also have experience with C++, Java, Javascript, PHP, TCL, and Bourne shell scripts.
I am a user of the GNU/Linux operating system. I utilize Gentoo Linux with the KDE desktop for my desktop both professionally and casually. I am very proficient in systems programming for GNU/Linux, web application development, and various Internet protocols.
I have extensive experience as a system and network administrator, having served both GNU/Linux Intranet clusters and large web presences.
I am familiar with the Linux kernel source code and have made a few correctional contributions in the past.
I promote, develop, and prefer Free Software. I am Free Software Foundation associate member #4732.
I am also a supporter of privacy and civil liberties. I am a member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
History
After gaining access to the Internet at age 11, I started The Ultimate CGI-BIN to distribute free Perl CGI scripts. Though I no longer operate TUCB, some of its scripts can still be found in circulation.
During my teenage years, I founded BoomGames.com as a provider of editorial content catering to Computer gamers. I served as the Editor-in-Chief, systems administrator and software developer. I assembled a team of volunteer writers and industry partners and contacts. At the site's peak, BoomGames.com received over 500,000 page views per day. I sold the domain name in 2002.
I'm currently working in the telecommunications industry.
Hobbies
I am a sports car buff. I currently drive a 1999 5-speed Mazda Miata MX-5.
My automotive interests include Forced Induction (FI), Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), and Suspension technology. I am mainly interested in sports cars from Nissan, Mazda, and Toyota.
I am an avid reader of fiction (from authors such as David Foster Wallace, Neal Stephenson, Douglas Adams, and Tom Clancy) as well as non-fiction covering topics ranging from Computer technology to philosophy.
I am additionally interested in International travel. Aside from my own native United States, I have made it to parts of Canada and Europe so far.
