Dear Hiring Manager:
I was interested to see your job postings on Cisco's web site. I feel am a strong canditate for many positions, or at your discretion, what my skills match.
I am a freelance PHP web developer with extensive experience in configuring and using Windows and Linux. I enjoy challenges and thrive in fast-paced environments. I work with PHP and MySQL daily. I am currently studying to achieve my CCNA. I prefer to work on Linux servers and desktops utilizing Perl, PHP, MySQL, and Apache. Debian and Redhat/Fedora Core are the distributions of Linux I am most familiar with. This includes everything from base installations to advanced post-installation configuration. I have 5 years of experience with the Linux operating system and Apache web server. and security testing. In addition, I am also familiar with several programming languages including C/C++ and Visual Basic. More importantly I understand the fundamentals of programming allowing me to quickly learn new languages if required. I
am versed in numerous TCP/IP protocols, routing/routed protocols, and hardware used in networking. My availibilty includes San Francisco and the East Bay areas.
I feel that my excellent troubleshooting skills and my ability to work as an individual or within a team would be an asset in this role. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to have the opportunity to discuss a career with Cisco with you in person.
Sincerely
Leonard Lawton