Darrel Wong:  

CLASS OF 1968
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Oakland High SchoolClass of 1968
Oakland, CA
San luis obispo, CA
Merritt CollegeClass of 1970
Oakland, CA

Darrel's Story

Hello To All OHS Alumni ! I pray everyone is in good health ! Here's a little update about myself in a nutshell... Education & Professional Career: After OHS '68, I attended Merritt College for 2 years then transferred to Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo majoring in Computer Science. In 1973, I began my career with Kaiser Engineer in Oakland. In 1979, I moved-on to the City & County of SF (CCSF) in the capacity of Programmer Analyst in Tax & Assessor Office applications. Within a brief period of time, I moved-up to Systems Analyst designing and implementing on-line CICS applications. In 1982, I transferred to their Network Technical Support Division at CCSF & SFPD in the capacity of Systems Engineer on large mainframes specializing in Systems Network Support (VTAM, NCP, CICS, & OEM). Within a period of time, I moved-up to Supervising Systems Engineer managing a small staff. My professional career continued in this division and capacity until 2004 where a staff of ten including myself lost our jobs to a term familiar to all known as 'outsourcing'. Trident Services, a local consulting firm took control over the Operating System and Network Systems Support. Some staff was re-deployed to othe...Expand for more
r departments. Fortunately, I was the only one to have been offered a consulting position with Trident Services but instead declined and retired after 25 years of service at the age of 53. Loves Of My Life: While attending Merritt College, I met Aileen Tom (OHS '69). Aileen was the younger sister to Shirley (OHS '68) and Jenny (OHS '67). We married in 1975 after a near 5 year courtship. We were happily married and had no children. In 2000, Aileen lost her 11 month battle with Ampullary Cancer. Later that same year, a godsend occurred in the Castro Valley Bart parking lot while walking to catch the train... I met a wonderful woman whose name is Kelly. We married in 2003, and I now have a step-daughter whose name is Stefanie. Life After Retirement: I have continued to reside in Castro Valley since 1985. Retirement is absolutely great as I would never consider trading this lifestyle for all the tea in China ! Aside from walking my dog and staying fit for a long healthy life, I will always have that never ending 'Honey Do' list. Sound familiar guys ??? In my additional spare time, I raise orchids and currently serve on the Board of Directors for a local Cymbidium Society. Have A Great Day ! Darrel Wong
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