A highly skilled and multi-talented IT professional (predominantly self-taught), Neri's knowledge and expertise spans the spectrum of information technology from computer building/repair and help/desk support to application and website development. Neri has over 10 years experience in the field of technology, which includes network systems administration in the banking industry for a federal community bank in Massachusetts. Neri founded Valencias Consulting in 2004 after the onset of an unexpected and rare physical disability from chemo and radiation therapy. A life transforming experience which also transformed her career.

Technical Skills:

LAN/WAN Management, Help Desk Support, IT Training and troubleshooting, Server and PC building/configuration, HTML, XHTML, Javascript, XML, CSS, PHP/MYSQL Application Development, Flash, Flex Development, Joomla!™, Drupal, CiviCRM, WordPress, SugarCRM™, Freeway eCommerce, Netware, GroupWise, Windows, Ubuntu, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, and a multitude of other applications including banking applications.

Certifications: (Past)

Certified Novell™ Administrator and Microsoft™ Certified Professional

Personal Facts about Nereyda Valentin-Macias:

Neri lives in Massachusetts with her wife Christina, their 1 year old nephew Adriean, and 2 daughters Sunshine and Frida (Domestic Tabbies). When she is not working on development, design, or FOSS research: Neri manages her wifes massage therapy practice, writes poetry (Award Winning Poet and Published in the Who's Who of International Poets Anthology 07' by Poetry.com), creates digital fine art (neri.us under re-construction), photography hobbyist, is an activist for social change, as well as spends much time watching Nick Jr while playing with and educating Adriean.