Information Technology Coordinator

Kevin Hart has been providing technical guidance, web-design, programming, and new media services in Florida for over a decade. In addition to his contributions to independent news and journalism outlets, Mr. Hart helped to produce the award-winning independent feature film Miami Model. In 2005, Mr. Hart collaborated with reporter and film-maker Brian Conley to develop the Alive in Baghdad project, which employed Iraqi journalists to produce video packages each week about a variety of topics on daily life in wartime Iraq. That project has since burgeoned into its own citizen journalism syndicate, Small World News. Mr. Hart currently provides support for Small World News projects including Alive in Afghanistan, an Ushahidi-powered project that maps information on governance and security in Afghanistan.

EDUCATION:

B.A., Anthropology, University of Florida – Gainesville, 2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2005 – Present, Information Technology Coordinator,
Small World News, Philadelphia, PA

Provides web and hosting support services for Alive in Baghdad, Alive in Afghanistan, Alive in Mexico, Alive in Honduras and Alive in Tehran. Performs internal security audits and data integrity checking of online content management systems. Provides automated backup solutions for websites and databases. Develops proof-of-concept sites for new projects and site redesigns. Implements new features for citizen interaction using new media technologies.

2008 – Present, Systems Support Engineer,
Campus Communications, Inc., Gainesville, FL

Provides technical guidance on website content management system adoption and deployment. Performs hardware and software deployment, networking, and repairs to hardware infrastructure. Provides desktop security and support services. Responsible for identifying and resolving disparate technical needs between departments including hardware, software, and web presence requirements. Provides 24 hour support for time-critical operations.

2008 – Present, Web Services Consultant,
The North Florida Herald, Gainesville, FL

Consultant for major regional newspaper. Responsible for converting print content to electronic edition and publishing content within a limited time frame. Performs error checking on asset delivery to customers.

2008 –2009, Website Development and Hosting Consultant,
Champ City Realty, Inc., Gainesville, FL

Develops and maintains standards compliant website and custom content management system. Codes custom parsers to allow the import, export, and syndication of housing data between MySQL database and other systems. Creates custom geo-location tools to encode and display database assets to end-users via an interactive web interface.

Electronics can be very frustrating when they stop working, but it doesn’t always mean you should give up and buy a new machine! There are many inexpensive ways to make your old machine work like it is new again and diagnostics are free if I repair your machine. With free pickup and delivery why wait?

Repair Services Include:

• LCD Repair and replacement
• Back light and inverter replacement
• Virus and Spyware Removal
• Hard Drive Replacement
  and Data Recovery
• Laptop power jack replacement
  
• Keyboard and touch-pad replacement
• Power supply replacement
• Operating system and
  software reinstallation
  

I do upgrades too!

Feel like you are always waiting for your computer, printer, or other hardware device?
Thinking of getting something new because things are just too slow? Upgrades are often more cost effective than getting a new machine, and in this economy why waste even $1.00?

I offer free estimates on upgrades!

Upgrades Include:

• Increasing system memory (RAM)
• Hard Drives
• CPU/Processor
• Video Card
• Operating System
• PC Optimization
  

A website can make or break a business. Surf your way to the top with our award-winning web solutions. No website is too large or too small… just ask our clients! From local retailers to international news sources we’ve got solutions to meet every need!

Customers Care!

Your clients deserve the best and so do you.
Check out some of our clients’ sites and see for yourself what we can do for you:

Access to Organics — Local provider of certified organic gardening supplies in Ormond Beach, Florida.  Access to Organics needed a way to reach their customers online with specials and timely gardening tips.  With help from GainesvilleComputer.com, Access to Organics can easily update their website and send custom-formatted specials by email to their clients with the click of a button.  Even more exciting is that the conversation has gone from one direction to two! By including an ajax powered contact solution with advanced spam protection, Access to Organics is able to offer their clients a no-hassle way to contact their business through web comments or email.  With GainesvilleComputer.com you can avoid spam without frustrating clients with annoying “captcha” phrases  or math problems!

Campus Communications, Inc — Publisher of the largest college newspaper in the United States, The Independent Florida Alligator, Campus Communications sought the expertise of GainesvilleComputer.com in overseeing the implementation of their new web platform and Content Management System. GainesvilleComputer.com worked with industry-specific software vendors and Alligator staff to insure a smooth transition by providing technical and design expertise.

Champ City Realty — Local Gainesville Real-Estate services need world-class websites to compete in this market. Champ City offers automated mapping, street views, and detailed county records for all of an agent’s properties while allowing customers to search the entire county for properties offered by other agents through an integrated MLS Listings search. Advanced programming and database integration allows Realtors to share their listings with the world by web-enabling their service and syndicating their listings across dozens of other websites including top visited real estate listing services such as trulia and zillow.

Haystacks HOA — The Haystacks Homeowners’ Association needed a way to contact their residents and for their residents to contact them.  GainesvilleComputer.com delivered by creating a Resident Portal that allows homeowners to sign up to gain access to important documents, make requests, and contact management quickly. Management is now able to save postage by contacting residents by email or text-message at the click of a button.

Small World News, LLC — Beginning as a start-up in early 2005, Small World News has expanded into numerous countries around the world.  Providing unparalleled access to and reporting from conflict zones including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, and Mexico, Small World News has been awarded numerous honors including winning the grand prize at the first ever ‘vloggies’ sponsored by Intel and Yahoo. In addition, Small World News Projects have been covered by numerous media outlets including the BBC, MSNBC, CNN, Sky News, and Fox News just to name a few.

Wächter Engel German Shepherds — A local German Shepherd breeder and dog trainer needed a means of updating their website regularly and improving their search rankings through Search Engine Optimization services.  GainesvilleComputer.com helps Wächter Engel German Shepherds achieve this goal by providing timely updates on upcoming litters of puppies for sale, dog training, and testimonials from happy dog owners.

Most small businesses don’t need full time support staff, but when computers or peripherals break, you want them fixed and you need it done now.

I Know Business!

I understand that downtime means lost money, and can work to make sure it doesn’t happen to you!

From servers support solutions to scheduled desktop maintenance and printer installation, I can make sure your businesses stays tuned to peak performance and gets you where you need to be!  In this tough economy technology can make or break a small business, and I can deliver the service you need at a fair and affordable price!

Available Services include:

• 24/7 Phone, Email and Live Chat support for software and hardware available
• Operating System and Software Hardening and Penetration Testing
• Server, Workstation, and peripheral setup and configuration
• 24/7 Remote monitoring of firewalls and vital systems
• Hardware, Operating System, and software upgrades
• Remote management and backup of important data
• Custom Programming and system deployment
• Wired and Wireless network deployment
• Hardware Inspection and Cleaning
• Security Policy Reviews and Audits
• Secure Disposal of old Hardware

Networking is an essential part of the office and a necessity for safety in the high-speed home. Why lock your doors if you are going to leave your internet wide open? Secure wireless and wired solutions from $65.00 installed

Data Recovery

Restore Lost Data, Pictures, and more. Your memories and documents are not lost forever! Recovery starting from $79.95 with free off-site backup. Call before your data is gone forever!

Security Audits

How safe is your business? Businesses losses from hackers average $200,000 – how much can you afford to lose? Schedule a security audit before the hackers do!

Web Design

Bargain basement web designers give you what you pay for. What does your website say about your business? Your business deserves a great website and your customers do too! Custom solutions from $250.00.

Hardware Repair

I know you want to kick it, but I can fix it! Diagnostics and repair starting at just $35.00! Call to get it fixed today!

Contracted IT Service

Every business can afford an Information Technology Department! 24 hour remote systems management available with on-site emergency response! Call for a free quote!

Hackers are out there and they want your data! From corporate espionage to blackmail, hackers want to make money from your hard work. Tens of thousands of intrusions go unrecognized and unreported every year. It could be theft of your data or the threat of a Denial of Service attack – don’t let the bad guys run your business!

Customers Care!

Customers don’t want their information stolen and neither should you! Protect your customers and give them the confidence an independent audit provides.

Services Include:

• Physical Security assessments
• Testing for weakness against brute-force attacks
• Firewall Installation, Reconfiguration, and hardening
• Wireless Security management and vulnerability testing
• System and Network level intrusion detection and prevention
• System Penetration testing using a variety of attack methodologies
• Denial of Service (DDoS), ARP poisoning, and spoofing vulnerability testing
• Desktop Operating System hardening and proprietary software vulnerability assessment and mitigation

Call today to determine your exposure – tomorrow it could be too late!

Did you delete that important presentation for work by accident?

Perhaps you pressed the wrong button on the camera and formatted the memory card with all the baby pictures.

Is it possible you just spilled a drink on your laptop and lost a term paper when the computer started to smoke?

These are real scenarios and have happened to people just like you!

But Wait!

I can help: From accidental deletion to entire disk formats and hard drive retrieval, get your data back for as little as $79.95!

My happy customers have been able to recover crucial documents and pictures they feared were lost forever.

Whatever you do, don’t touch that computer or camera! Instead call me right away. The less you try to access the data or run the computer the more likely it is I can get all your data back! If the failed or damaged drive is part of a computer or portable electronic device, turn it off immediately and do not try to turn it on to see if it works.

If you can’t see the data or the storage device does not appear, that does not mean your data cannot be recovered, but to recover lost information from your hard-drive it is essential that you stop trying to access the device immediately.  If the storage device has been damaged by liquid or food, you should unplug it immediately and disconnect it from your computer or any other electronic device it is attached to.  USB, firewire, and esata can all cause further damage to electronics contaminated with liquids or food.

In the case of portable electronics such as laptops, netbooks, and cellular phones it is important to also remove the battery if there is a user accessible release.

Once unplugged, gently wipe off as much of the device as you can with a dry cotton cloth or paper towel to prevent further damage. Do not attempt to disassemble the device to dry more of it, and do not use any sort of hair dryer, blower, cleaner, or aerosol to clean it – you will likely do more damage.  Instead, call right away to find out if it is possible to save your data.

Business Services

With solutions for both data and voice networks I can save you thousands over traditional phone and T-1 connections!

Services include:

• Wireless Networking & Security
  (including penetration testing)
• Network Design
• Wiring & Cabling
• Firewalls & Network Security
  Deployment and Testing
• Email and Groupware Solutions
• Server Installation
• Remote Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Self-hosting or Remote
  Solutions for web services

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Congratulations, You’ve found
the best source for tech services on the internet!

My name is Kevin Hart, and I can solve all of your tech problems!  From network installation and web-design, to data recovery and hardware diagnostics, I provide full service on-site solutions that can meet your every need.

Unlike the big corporate ‘geeks’ around town, I work for myself, so I know the job is done right! I guarantee fast, competitive service that fits your schedule, and the work is done right — every time.

Call me today to schedule your appointment and you won’t get an answering service; I’ll personally answer your call!