About Me

Ian Kane 2009It’s a shame that who we are is oftentimes equated exclusively with what we do. And while I do believe that there’s a strong correlation between the two, one does not necessarily determine the other. Having said this, here are some of the areas that constitute my life (listed not in order of importance but in the order of your potential curiosity):

I am an alumni of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I earned my Master of Science in Information Technology. I focused my studies on the areas of information retrieval, database management, data mining, and management science. The website for this program can be found here. I certainly recommend this program for any individual interested not only in technology per se, but in the management and social networking applications of technology.

I am a Systems Analyst with OneCoast, a company located east of the city of Pittsburgh that “helps hundreds of vendors market and sell their products to thousands of retail organizations across the United States.” Please see the company’s website for more information. In the past I’ve also worked as a Senior Research Associate with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a Mac Specialist with Apple, Inc., a Database Analyst with Communifax, and a freelance web designer. Please see my resume for a more complete description of my professional experience. Recently I’ve been working with Business Intelligence applications and database development/administration, with specializations in SQL Server 2000/2005.

Mostly, I’m all over the place. I enjoy math, logic, technology, backgammon, traveling, Ireland, sleeping, reading, drinking Lindemans Framboise and Guinness, and so forth. If you have any questions about any of the particulars of my life, feel free to contact me.

- Ian Luke Kane (updated 1.5.09)