Excel Consulting

Retired – Darrell

Darrell P. Getz, President & CEO

Credentials
Over 40 Years Industry Experience (5+ years – Digital Equipment of Canada)
Information Systems Professional (ISP, Canadian Information Processing Society) 1989
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science – University of Regina, 1982
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, Simply Accounting, Adobe CS4 Suite, Corel Graphics

Employment History
Consultant and CEO, Excel Consulting Ltd., Regina, Sask. (32+ years)
Software Specialist, Digital Equipment of Canada Ltd., Regina, Sask. (5+ years)
Physics Programmer, Sask. Cancer Foundation, Regina, Sask. (2+ years)
Part Time Sales & Customer Education, 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 LAN, 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: Sage 50 Accounting, Office Suites, Databases, Graphics, 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