Darrell P. Getz

Darrell P. Getz, President & CEO

Credentials

• Over 27 Years Industry Experience (5+ years with Digital Equipment of Canada)
• Information Systems Professional (Canadian Information Processing Society) 1989
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - University of Regina, 1982
• Grade 12 Diploma from Sedley High School - Sedley, Sask. 1978
• Consultant and Business Owner in Regina, Sask. since December 1989
• Systems Expertise: Windows (9x, NT, 2K, XP), DOS, Linux, Unix, OpenVMS, and RSX
• Applications Expertise: Microsoft Office, FrontPage, Adobe PageMaker, Corel Draw

Employment History

• Consultant and CEO, Excel Consulting Ltd., Regina, Sask. (20+ years)
• Software Specialist, Digital Equipment of Canada Ltd., Regina, Sask. (5+ years)
• Physics Programmer, Sask. Cancer Foundation, Regina, Sask. (2+ years)
• Customer Education & Part Time Sales, Computerland of Regina, (2 years)

System Support

• Windows Server and Small Business Server Specialists, including Exchange Server eMail
• Operating System Support: Windows (All Versions), DOS, Linux, Unix (SCO, System V, AIX, DEC), OpenVMS
• Hardware Configuration and Support including on-site repairs and upgrades for most systems and networks
• Multi-Media Solutions for Video Capture, CD and DVD Recording
• System Management and Operations Support for most systems, including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and OpenVMS.
• Performance Management and Capacity Planning (System tuning, optimization, and upgrade planning)
• Security Consulting and Recovery Services for most systems and networks
• Network Security Solutions including AntiVirus, Firewalls, and Virus Removal Services
• X-Windows Operational Support for Workstations and X-Terminals.

Network Support

• Web Site Planning, Development, and Support, including Domain Name Registration
• Network Support Services: Planning, Implementation, and Support for Local and Wide Area Networks
• Network Operating System Support: Microsoft Networks, Digital PATHWORKS and Advanced Server
• Internet Connectivity Services: Planning, Implementation and Support, including Firewalls
• Multi–Vendor, Multi-Platform Networks Integration and Support: TCP/IP, DECnet, OSI, SNA Networks
• Local Area Networks Configuration and Support: Ethernet/802.x, Hubs and Switches, Cable testing and repairs
• Extended-LANs, and LAN-to-LAN Connectivity: Bridges, Switches, Routers, Gateways, Terminal Servers

Application Support

• Systems Analysis, Design, Implementation, and Support: Windows, DOS, Unix, VMS, and RSX
• Software Development, Languages: BASIC, C++, COBOL, dBASE, FORTRAN, Assembler, PASCAL, and others.
• Applications Installation and Support: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Graphics, and Publishing
• Office Automation and Electronic Mail and Other Internet Applications Support

Other Services

• Network integration for Mobile Devices, focus on Blackberry email and desktop synchronization
• Part Time or Temporary Staffing for projects or vacation coverage
• Personalized Training Services for Technical and Non-Technical System Users
• Product Acquisition Services from Selection through Evaluation and Implementation
• Documentation Writing and Maintenance Services
• Disaster Management and Recovery Services
• Project Management Services
• Strategic Business Planning Services
• Technology Planning Services