User:Slojohn76/sandbox

--Slojohn76 (talk) 18:49, 28 April 2012 (UTC)

= Sean Johnson =

Computer Experience
I first began programming in 1985 on a TRS-80 in BASIC and used that experience to fuel a quest for knowledge on various Apple products including: IIe, IIc, and Mac. I explored media production and photography in years 1988-1990. Began earnest usage of Windows machines in 1993, and built first clone in 1996 using parts that were salvaged from other machines.In 1996 I attended Tampa Technical Institute studying Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, leaving due to sleep deprivation issues. I joined the US Army in 1998 and became a Signal Support Systems Specialist, or 31U. Duties included secure radio maintenance, COMSEC custody, Information Management Officer, Communications installation in garrison and combat situations, and operation of both UNIX and Linux based Maneuver Control Systems. Left active duty in 2002 and built a second windows machine from spare parts. Overclocked by 30% with 2 80GB 7200 RPM HDD's and 1 160GB 5400RPM Storage drive. Added RAM, 512MB Radeon graphics. aftermarket USB 2.0 PCI card, and DVD/RW drive. End result was a machine capable of reasonably high settings for Bioshock, Call of Juarez BiB, and Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.

Art Experience
True art studies began in 1988 in Junior High School and my freshman and sophomore years of high school art, My junior and senior years were spent in Vocational School studying Commercial Art. I continue to this day, my drawings, paintings, and carvings on a freelance basis and for my own enjoyment.

Music Experience
My first clear memory of making music is from 1984 second grade with my Flutophone. In 4th Grade, I studied the clarinet with my first concert band and was second chair in All-County that year and first chair in 5th grade. I then switched to the alto saxophone and began playing guitar in 6th Grade. In Junior High I did not have my instrument in time for the start of school in Band class, but our instructor announced that he needed a tuba player and the one chosen would move to the Advanced Concert Band. I was the only volunteer but my instructor said he was impressed with my performance. I started playing the tuba in 7th grade making the All-County band that year, and both All-County and All-State Bands in 8th Grade.(one of only two from our AAA school)In that same year I began playing bass keyboard in the Jazz band. I still play guitar(23 years now)and meddle in the banjo, mandolin, and piano.