faith based business supporting media based...
streaming internet radio and
audio streaming, broadcast technologies and
video production and information technologies specialists providing
network consulting design and support solutions for your business or home since 1992 - seventeen years in Information Technology. Here's more at a glance:
We provide certified information technologies expertise at a fraction of the price of the expensive competition. We make your total cost of ownership work by our high qualiity service with low overhead.
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17 years experience in Information Technologies including:
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Hewlett Packard business partner solution provider
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SAN – storage area networks
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high availabiliy clustering on SAN.
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Fiber channel switches
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NAS – Network Attached Storage
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Firewalls, data security, backup, VPN
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Linux,
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Novell Netware,
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Windows, support
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Website design, hosting
Computers: -network consultants, - AVNetmedia supports small, medium and large business network operating system including SAN's and high availability clustering.
Sarasota computer repair, - A Vnetmedia supports desktops, servers, Novell Netware, Suse Linux and Windows network operating systems since 1991. Rated "expert" by Hewlett Packard professional standards.
website design, - AVnetmedia designs website for the small and medium business with
SEO.
Streaming Internet radio, Suse Linux- Internet radio systems available, custom build to broadcast professional standards.
Novell sales and support. - Certified Novell Engineer on staff supporting high availability, Novell Netware, cluster services, Suse Linux, Open Workgroup Suite, Zenworks, Groupwise and Storage Area Networks () flagship Novell products.
The above photo shows Novell Netware 32 node high availability cluster and team above, running on Proliant servers and StorageWorks storage, AVNetmedia's lead engineerGary Woodroffe - center, lead engineer with the development team in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 which opened for Novell's Brainshare and Compaq Enterprise Technical Symposium (CETS) in Los Angeles. These 32 node clusters provided high availability services for Novell's Zenworks, Web services, DNS, DHCP and streaming video. Customers personally observed a Prolant server failover running Zenworks deliver a web browser application download where the application worked flawlessly after failover during delivery!.
If you have a mission critical application that you need 24x7x365 uptime guarenteed to less than 10 minutes per year downtime, then contact us for more expert information. Novell, Hewlett Packard and AVNetmedia rocks. Period.
Hewlet Packard sales and support for your business or home. - network, security, backup, desktop security, hardware and software B to B business agreements.
Linux support, - Supporting Suse Linux, Novell's Open Enterprise Server and most major brands.
Whether it is an enterprise level high availability cluster with a guaranteed uptime of 99.999% for less than 10 minutes per year downtime, or an entry level server providing data security and stability, we provide a full suite of Information Technology, software, hardware, website, consulting and data services.
We provide certified information technologies expertise at a fraction of the price of the expensive competition. We make your total cost of ownership work by our high qualiity service with low overhead.
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Hewlett Packard Certified Business Partner
Call for a quote whether a single item or high end item such as a Storage Area Network (SAN)
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Novell Certified Business Partner
AVNetmedia offers expert service for Novell Cluster services,
Suse Linux Enterprise Server
and other Novell Solutions.
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Includes: installation, desktop, min requirements, desktop, networking, vpn, security, snap, aero, new features, similarities and differences to Windows Vista
- 16 years additional experience in hardware design, support from DC – 18 ghz analogue and digital component level with customers such as Hewlett Packard, United Airlines, Wells Fargo, Intel and Compaq Computer.
- Telecommunications expertise
- Radio broadcast experience – including IT support, studio support and upgrades,
- Test and measurement design and implementation
We provide certified information technologies expertise at a fraction of the price of the expensive competition. We make your total cost of ownership work by our high qualiity service with low overhead.
We are a faith based privately held company. Our word is our bond and we are committed to quality, professional service. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
Based in Sarasota, Fl, We are able to cover projects throughout Florida, but also since we have established professional relationships throughout the U.S, we can offer services throughout the U.S.
Problem: Many times IT providers - Information Technology services providers are viewed as a liability; a group that brings no real return for the investment; other than a sense of security.
Solution: Here at AVNetmedia we are partnered with the powerful marketing group of the following individuals to bring a return on investment in the short term... vital for today's difficult economy. We can document many businesses that prospered with our help while others fail.
We not only provide engineering solutions to profit and not profit businesses at a fraction of the expense of our competition to optimize productivity, stability, and security for your business data, but also provide web based marketing, printed media marketing, either of which can be targed to any geographical area in the U.S. See network support for further details.
As solution providers, we are partners with the following companies performing the described services. Although we are a small business our expertise that has been established over many years empowers our customers to leverage the combined expertise of technical, engineering as well as marketing power to build your business.
Novell Parter:
AVNetmedia - a Novell partner, based in Provo, Ut, Novell has been a leader in computer network technology since the early 80's, provides security for governments and highly sensitive installations. AVNetmedia is holds Certifications in Novell flagship products. See http://www.Novell.com
Hewlett Packard
AVNetmedia has partnered with Hewlett Packard since 2002, providing unbeatable prices through a B2B business agreement with HP. We have consistantly beat pricing on comparable products when going head to head with the big boys like Best Buy where you won't get the personalized service. HP has provided phenomenal prices for non profit 501c3 organizations. See http://www.hp.com
Success Stories Include:
Area Agency for the Aged - Ft. Myers, Fl
Hewlett Packard
Compaq Computer Corp
Fellowship of Believers
Hands On Therapy
Miami Dade Airport
Teksystems
Wells Fargo
United Airlines
Triquint Semiconductor
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Novell Silver Authorized Partner since 2002
Certified Novell Engineer 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.x since 1996
LAMP: - Linux Apache Mysql Web Services, Web Hosting.
Microsoft Certifed Professional since 1998. Win2003 Server, XP, NT, SQL.
Novell Certified Linux Professional in progress
Cisco Certified Network Associate in progress
HP Unix fully trained in all levels, Linux, HP Openview.
Compaq rated EXPERT in SAN / Clustering. Team lead on 2001, 2002
32 node cluster at Novell Brainshare and Compaq Enterprise Symposium.
Sixteen years IT Experience includes Hewlett Packard, Novell, Compaq, Intel,
Wells Fargo and United Airlines.
A+ trained, Network plus, Cisco.
Sixteen years additional Electrical Engineering experience.
Rivendell Broadcast automation, Recording studio, audio engineering, sound reinforcment.
Teltronics Netpath Certification, Telecommunications, SNMP programming.
Teltronics Cypreon VOIP
Novell Authorized Partner since 2002
Hewlett Packard Authorized Partner since 2004
Information Technology Services since 1991
Federal Communications Commission Transmitter license
16 years component lvel engineering experience: Analog - Digital to 30 Ghz.
Fortune 500 experience includes Hewlett Packard, Compaq, Wells Fargo,
United Airlines, Intel, Intel internal certification on ethernet NIC’s and switches
Federal Communications Commission 1st, 2nd, 3rd and General class license ...
and still learning.
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We are based in Sarasota, Florida.
AVNetmedia
6768 Mauna Loa Blvd
Sarasota, Fl 37241
941-706-1555
Mailing address:
AVNetmedia
PO Box 51226
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-706-1555
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AVNetmedia
See http://www.avnetmedia.net
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PO Box 51226
Sarasota, Fl 34232
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Objective
Seeking Consultant Opportunities in Information Technologies and Electronical Engineering.
Available for project or contract.
Certifications
Certified Novell Engineer – Netware 6 – August 2004.
Certified Novell Engineer – Netware 5 - May 2000
Certified Novell Engineer – Novell IntraNetware 4.11 - Jan. 1998
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Certified Linux Professional in Process
Teltronics Cypreon VOIP PBX
Teltronics IRIS Netpath
Cisco CCNA in process
FCC Radiotelephone license
Skills
Operating systems: Operating systems: Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Suse Linux Enterprise Server 10.x (SLES), Opensuse 10x, Opensuse 11.x, Novell Netware 6.5, 4.x, Linux – SUSE ES 1.0, HPUX Unix 11i, Win2000.
Hardware: HP (Compaq) Proliant Servers, Dell and IBM. Fiber Channel Raid Arrays on StorageWorks systems with Brocade Fiber Channel Switches.Intel Ethernet switches, cluster, high availability
Electrical Engineer: hardware prototype development, circuit board repair, development and soldering. Laptop powerjack repair. Environmental testing.
Applications and Management Tools: Novell Zen for Desktops 6.5, Zenworks Asset Manager,
Netware Cluster Services 1.6, 1.0, Apache Web Server, Veritas Backup Exec,Arcserve
Protocol: TCP/IP: FTP, Telnet, SMTP, IPX
Telecommunication experience.
Component level engineering analog digital DC - 18 ghz.
Industry Experience: Fortune 50 companies including Hewlett Packard, Compaq Computer,
Intel Corporation , Airlines, Banking and semiconductor fabrication.
General: Excellent Written, Communication, Troubleshooting Skills, Self Starter team Member.
Experience
Novell Netware 6.5 Advanced Technical Training:
Zenworks Asset Manager
Groupwise 6.5
Novell Identity Manager 2.1
Novell Groupwise 6.5
Additional Training:
Teltronics SNMP Programming techniques
Teltronics IRIS Netpath Remote Agent
Novell’s Suse Linux Desktop and Enterprise Server 9.x and 10.x.
A+ Hardware and Software
Network Plus
Cisco routers
ASE Novell Netware HP Unix 11i
LINUX System Administration
HP Unix 11i administration
Oracle RAC 9i System Administration
Novell Groupwise Clustering installation procedures.
January 2005 to present: AVNetmedia. / Consultant: Install and maintain Suse Linux operating sytems, Windows 2003 server, Windows XP, Novell Netware 6.5 Small Business Suite including Zenworks, Groupwise, Netware Clustering on Dell three node and IBM Four Node cluster. Zenworks projects include application distribution, Zenworks Asset Manager, Zenworks Inventory, Zenworks Patch Manager, audio streaming,
Radio Broadcast Support Logitek broadcast console switcher, support lan, wan, firewalls, Rivendell program audio automation. Electronics hardware repair including circuit board repair, troubleshooting component level and repair power supplies, audio and video equipment. Studio support includes support on Adobe products: Adobe Audition and recording studio equipment including compressors, mixers, power amp operation and repair sound system engineering.
Website design, development, search engine optimization using Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Adobe Premiere.
Linux, Apache, Mysql, Perl – LAMP on Linux and Novell Netware installation configuration and support website. Mysql database support and administration. CGI scripting support.
Videography services using Sony 3CCD broadcast camera, 2 and 3 point lighting, post production editing, audio and video engineering expertise.
Teltronics – Sarasota, Fl: October 2006 to April 2007:. Customer technical support for Teltronics Telecommunications products including Netpath, Netpath plus, SEB remote agents, Cypreon Voice Over IP – VOIP PBX systems, using SNMP, serial and PPP data communications.
December 2004. Teksystems: Miami Dade Aviation (2 week project)– Contract employment / Teksystems Installed Zenworks 6.5 desktop management and patch management train employees.
July 2000 to April 2004 –Hewlett Packard (formerly Compaq Computer). Engineer in
SAN environment including Novell Netware, Windows and Oracle on Linux.
Responsibilites:
· Senior Network Engineering
· Install, configure, test operating systems.
· Support desktop applications.
· Develop, write and revise test plans and write white papers
· Manage test schedules to meet deadlines.
· Assist team members in Windoows, Novell Netware and HPUX customer support role.
· HPUX lli tests
Languages: C, shell scripting, dos batch,
¨Computer Service Corp. Seattle, Wa. March 2000 to August 2000 – Consultant. Network
engineering installing Novell Netware products and Veritas Backup for customers. Zenworks and
Managewise installation, configuration, inventory and remote control, application distribution and
customer train IS personnel on Netware / WinNT networks.
Hewlett Packard (formerly Compaq Computer). December 1999 – March 2000 Lead
engineer in High Availability Clustering. (see above)
¨United Airlines/Teksystems. August 1997 – Dec 1999. Consultant. Senior Network engineer
on Netware 4.11 LAN. Server upgrades, NDS maintenance, Zenworks rollout on software
distribution: virus updates, proprietary applications, remote control, desktop policies, network
management policies, design Win95 image for upgrades. Help end users. Install Enterprise
software packages: Arcserve, Symantec, Oracle on Netware. Trained staff and end users.
¨ Executive Direction/Wells Fargo Bank(consultant). Oct 96 - August 97
Novell Netware 3.12, Windows NT admin duties. Maintain backups. Server upgrades. Large
Corporate network of Netware Servers. Duties include backups, custom application
troubleshooting support.
¨ Aerotek/ Intel . July 1995 - Sept 1995, Jan 96 - Oct. 96.
Perform interoperability tests for Netware on various prototype servers and peripherals in
Compatibility/Interoperability lab, regression testing helpdesk support for NICs and hubs.
Maintain Win NT installations and debug lab.
Degree or Education
¨ Seattle University 1994 – Broadcast Journalism and Computer Science
¨ Certified Novell Engineer acquired by self study. 1995
¨ Edmonds Community College Computer Science 1990¨ Associates in Applied Science 1981
Sarasota computer repair - network consultants -Streaming internet Radio
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