Matthew Arntzen

My name is Matthew Arntzen, I've got a degree in architecture and I have worked in the IT field as a database administrator, network administrator and now I am the IT Operations Specialist for a branch office of American Specialty Health.

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Matthew Arntzen is a native of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where his grandfather and three uncles practiced architecture. He is now the third generation of his family going into the art and science of architecture. The world has been his play ground for several years as he has been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to travel the world and live in or visit 26 countries and 28 states of the United States. Currently establishing links to the AEC field here in Grapevine Texas and surrounding DFW area.

Reservist at US Navy

January 2001 - November 2008

Integral lead for satellite communications with Military Sealift Command Pacific based at Point Loma Submarine Base, San Diego CA

Consultant at Eastridge Infotech

May 2000 - November 2000

Varied technical and software support positions throughout San Diego county.

System Engineer at Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company - San Francisco CA

May 1999 - May 2000

Help Desk Consultant at Kaiser Permenente Medical Group - San Francisco CA

February 1998 - April 1999

Systems Analyst at Academy of Art College - San Francisco CA

July 1996 - January 1998

IT Director at Deepa Textiles - San Francisco CA

December 1994 - July 1996

IT Operations Specialist at American Specialty Health

June 2012

I do everything related to technology in our new Dallas office. Oh sure - the home office does a lions share of supporting me but ultimately - if it relates to technology and it's in our Southlake Texas office it's me there making sure it's working.

Owner at Norge Design

January 2011

To help communicate ideas, dreams and needs and transform them in to a well thought out solution to your architectural challenge.

Computer Technician at American Specialty Health

January 2001

Employed while pursuing architecture degree at Woodbury University. Computer support for 700+ staff including VPN and desktop support.

Woodbury University

2005 – 2009

BArch

Computers and technology (obviously), cooking healthy food, watching lots of video.