About Me

Hello!

My name is Rus Allen. I am a Pacifica, CA resident. I moved here during my last Active Duty stint with the Navy... and I like it here!

I am originally from a small town in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, a small town called Canandaigua.

I spent 15 years in the US Navy in various locations including, NAS Jacksonville, FL (HS-9), the USS Nimitz (CVN-62), NAS New Orleans, LA (VP-94), and my last tours were here in the SF Bay Area. At NAS Alameda (HM-19) and NAVAIRES Moffett Field (AIMD). Since getting out of the Navy in 1999 (they wanted to send me back to sea for 5 years), I joined the California Air National Guard as a Traditional Guardsman (Reservist). I was assigned to the Fabrications Section of the 129th Rescue Wing. In May 2005 I retired after 23 years of service. I have stories to tell too, ask me about my time in the Service!

I've always had an interest in Telecommunications and Computers specifically. My father was in a Data Processing MOS in the Marine Corp back when computers filled whole rooms and could do less than a simple digital watches can today. These interests eventually lead me to the TCOM program at Skyline College, San Bruno. There I have a Certificate in Telecommunications Technology. In my civilian careers, I have worked as a Project Manager for a Voice and Data systems Service company and as a Lead Technical Support Engineer for a Workforce Management Solutions company in Silicon Valley.

Today I am my own boss!  As most small business owners will say, this one of the greatest things in the world.  I strive to deliver my services to you in a cost effective and efficient manner.  

I want to be your IT Department.

My Strengths and Skills

STRENGTHS:

Proven strong analytical skills and experience to define, manage, and support projects.

Able to communicate and interface with all levels of a Customer's technical knowledge.

Ability to effectively manage stressful situations for an on top outcome!

SUMMARY:
 

• 15+ years, Technical Training Management.  Course development, live and remote class delivery, and tracking.
• 12+ years, Personnel Management.  Scheduling, task management, reviews, and promotions.
• 12+ years, Computer and Telephony systems.  Design, implementation, training, and management.
• 10+ years, Project Management.  Post-sales design, implementation, product development, and training programs.

Other items of interest:

• AS, Aeronautical Management, Community College of the Air Force
• Certificate, Telecommunications Technology, Skyline College San Bruno, CA
• Aikido Rokkyu (6th rank), Aikido of Pacifica
• California Motorcycle Safety Instructor (CMSP)