| Joab Jackson |
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| 14012 Vista Dr. #18C
· Laurel, Md. · Phone: 301-576-9645
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home@joabj.com ·
http://www.joabj.com |
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Objective
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To write about information technology for
technical and general audiences, using
my experience in both journalism and computer science. |
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Editorial Experience
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Government Computer News |
Washington D.C.
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Senior Technology Editor (current title)
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Oct 2003 -
Present |
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Covers how U.S. federal, state and local government
agencies use IT, as well as how developments in the field of IT affect
these users. |
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Writes in-depth technical feature stories and shorter news
updates for bi-weekly print publication. |
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Writes 3-5 breaking news stories and news analysis blog entries
each week for the Web site. |
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Keeps abreast of developments in the field of
IT, through conferences and meetings. |
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Maintains contacts with key researchers, developers
and operational personnel and management. |
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Wrote stories that garnered awards and nominations from the
American Business Media and the American Society for Business Publication Editors. |
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When needed, commissions and edits full-length feature stories. |
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Provides technical expertise to editorial management team,
as well as participates in editorial strategy discussions. |
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Washington Technology |
Washington D.C.
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Senior Writer |
July 2001 -
Oct 2003 |
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Covered how IT integrators support U.S. federal agencies,
as well as how developments in the field of IT affect integrators. |
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Wrote in-depth technical feature stories and shorter news
updates for bi-weekly print publication. |
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Wrote 3-5 breaking news stories each week for Web site. |
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Kept abreast of developments in the field of
IT, through conferences and meetings. |
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Maintained contacts with key researchers, developers
and operational personnel and management. |
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Provided technical expertise to editorial management team,
as well as participated in editorial strategy discussions. |
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Wrote stories that garnered awards and nominations from the
American Business Media and the American Society for Business Publication Editors. |
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National Technology Transfer Center |
Washington D.C. |
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Technology Writer |
Oct 1998 - July 2001
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Wrote articles for a newsletter sent to potential investors
that explained the benefits of specific
Defense Department-developed technologies.
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Delivered two full-length technical reports,
on fiber-optics and missile defense technologies. |
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Wrote full-length technical briefings (called "Spin-Off Reports")
on Defense Department-funded technologies. |
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WHERE Baltimore |
Baltimore, Md.
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Editor
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Jan 1997 - Oct 1998 |
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Ran editorial operations for monthly magazine
targeted for business travelers. |
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Assigned stories, edited copy. |
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Oversaw editorial workflow. |
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Baltimore City Paper |
Baltimore, Md.
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Technology Columnist/Contributing Writer
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Sept 1992 - Present |
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From 1995 - 2001, wrote a syndicated weekly column about technology, called "Cyberpunk." |
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Contributes, on a freelance basis, feature articles, arts pieces and reviews. |
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Baltimore magazine |
Baltimore, Md.
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Research Director/Staff Writer
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Aug 1993 - Jan 1995 |
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As staff writer and later as contributing writer,
wrote full-length service articles and features covering
topics such as health care and technology. |
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As research director, supplied background
for feature articles and service pieces. |
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Provided research for a service article on health care, "Centers of Excellence" (Dec 1993 issue),
which was nominated for an award by the American Society of Magazine Editors. |
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Towson University Towerlight |
Baltimore, Md.
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Arts Editor
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Jan - May 1991 |
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| Oversaw the editorial workflow for
the arts section of this weekly campus newspaper,
including the assignment and editing of stories and procurement of artwork. |
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Additional Freelance Writing
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IEEE Spectrum |
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Washington Post |
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Linux Magazine |
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UMBC Magazine |
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DevChannel |
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Netly News |
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Long Island Voice |
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Kansas City Pitch Weekly |
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New Route (Alternative music magazine) |
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ROX (Local music magazine) |
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Blues Access |
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Harry (Baltimore underground newspaper) |
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Art in Progress (Maryland arts monthly) |
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Mt. Airy Gazette |
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UMBC Retriever (Campus newspaper) |
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M.I.T. Technology Review |
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National Geographic News |
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Alternet |
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Linux Weekly News |
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National Geographic's Green Guide |
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Baltimore Urbanite |
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Texas Technology |
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Telegeography |
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Birmingham Black n' White |
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Financial Review (Australia) |
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Black Rock City Gazette |
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Foster Child (Music zine) |
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Spock Science Monitor |
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Pigdog Journal (Online zine) |
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Baltimore Blues Society monthly newsletter |
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Education
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University of Maryland University College |
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Currently enrolled |
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College Park, Md. |
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Certificate in Web Programming |
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U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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Completed 2005 |
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Washington D.C. |
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Certificate of Accomplishment in Engineering Technology |
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Towson University |
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Graduated 1999 |
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Towson, Md. |
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Master of Arts, Liberal Studies |
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Concentration: Writing About Data Communications |
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University of Maryland Baltimore County |
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Graduated 1990 |
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Catonsville, Md. |
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Bachelor of Science |
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Major: Psychology |
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Minor: Writing |
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Awards
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American Business Media |
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2003-"Network-Centric Warfare Comes of Age," Washington Technology:
Neal Award Finalist, Best Article.
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American Society of Business Publication Editors, National Awards |
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2005-"Mission Gap," Government Computer News:
Bronze, Special Section (Part of a multi-story package).
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2004-"Lessons From Iraq," Washington Technology:
Silver, Feature Article.
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American Society of Business Publication Editors, Central-Southeast Region |
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2005-"Profiles in Leadership," Government Computer News:
Gold, Special Section (Part of a multi-story package).
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2004-"Lessons From Iraq," Washington Technology:
Gold, Feature article.
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2004-"Pentagon Backs Spiral Development," Washington Technology:
Silver, Technical Article.
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Society of Professional Journalists, Maryland Chapter |
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2000-"Geeks to the Rescue," Baltimore magazine:
First Place, Human Interest, Magazines.
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1998- Cyberpunk column, Baltimore City Paper:
First Place, Column Writing, Weekly Newspapers.
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U.S. Army |
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1985- Army Achievement Medal, "Exemplary Service."
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1984- Army Achievement Medal, "Exemplary Service."
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Technical Training
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Java |
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Python |
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Perl |
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Bash (Unix Shell) |
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Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) |
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Extensible Markup Language (XML) |
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Linux/Unix |
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TCP/IP |
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Unix tools |
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Fiber Optics |
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Javascript |
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C |
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SQL |
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Visual Basic |
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Cascading Style Sheets |
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Windows/DOS |
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Basic Electronics |
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Solid State Electronics |
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Programmable Logic Controllers |
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Other Employment
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Psychiatric Nursing Counselor |
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Newspaper Circulation Assistant |
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Parts Clerk, Army |
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Carpet Layer, Assistant |
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References
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Available upon request |