Do careers exist promoting Ubuntu/FOSS?

[summersab]

Community,

I'm graduating from the University of Arkansas in May with a Master's in Management Information Systems. I have a BS in Computer Science and an Assc. in Engineering. I've been applying for jobs regarding networking and server maintenance lately, but I've started to realize that my interest is actually elsewhere.

As a user of Linux since Dapper Drake, I've come to have an interest in FOSS as well as Linux maintenance in general. I've started to wonder - is there a career in marketing Linux/Ubuntu/FOSS to businesses, consulting to install such software, or working to sway software manufacturers to port their software to Linux? I'd like to either help promote FOSS and/or assist in the implementation of FOSS systems. I wouldn't mind finding clients, selling them on the idea, and then working with them to transition their systems efficiently. Honestly, these would be dream jobs for me, but I don't know if they even exist. I thought about emailing CodeWeavers with regards to appealing to software manufacturers to port programs, but they mentioned on their website that they don't hire frequently. Does anyone have some thoughts on potential employers in this field? Additionally, I really like the Northwest Arkansas area (Bentonville, Fayetteville - the area where Walmart, Tyson, and JB Hunt are located). While I'm willing to move for sure, I'd love to stay here.

While this should probably be first in my post, to summarize my interests, I enjoy Linux networking and maintenance as well as process efficiency, front-end user experience, business process reengineering (BPR), and mechanical systems. I have an interest in leadership, and due to my cross-discipline experience, I have developed good communication skills across a wide range of people.

I have attached a copy of my resume, and my LinkedIn profile is at the following location:

Arthur Summers | LinkedIn

Many thanks,

Andrew "Arthur" Summers
MIS Degree Candidate 2011
University of Arkansas