Jacinto “Jay” Bowks is providing a recommendation for John Barradale. Bowks contracted Barradale in 1999 to set up 24 classroom computers for a school network, installing software and assigning IP addresses. Barradale provided excellent service over seven years, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, and explaining technical solutions clearly. While no current position is available, Bowks highly recommends Barradale for any computer specialist role.

1. Jacinto “Jay” Bowks
603.357.0002
Keene, NH 03431
Re: Recommendation for John Barradale
John Barradale has been contracted by me for the School Administrative Unit to work on
setup and maintenance of computer workstations in our school network. His ability to
troubleshoot hardware and software problems has been a great help to us.
During the summer of 1999 he worked in setting up 24 computers in the classrooms,
(including four machines using MS Windows NT Server software and the rest using MS
Windows Workstation system software). These machines were updated with the current
software patches from Microsoft and set up with MS Office 97 as an applications suite.
John assigned TCP/IP numbers and fully tested them on the Network prior to placement
in the classrooms.
In the past John has provided excellent service. He has exhibited a professional attitude
and good interpersonal skills. He is also very competent in explaining in layman's terms
complex technology based solutions for the District.
I've known John for seven years, during which time I've been able to depend on him for
specific projects to improve networks or maintain individual computer workstations.
Currently we do not have a position for a computer specialist. However, I would highly
recommend John for such a position.
If I can provide any additional information please contact me by phone at (603) 357-0002,
or through email at JayBowks@poboxes.com.
Sincerely,
Jacinto “Jay” Bowks
Network Administrator
N.H.S.A.U.