Andrew Leniart | Experts Exchange

Andrew Leniart

IT Professional, Freelance Journalist, Certified Editor

Werribee,
Victoria,
Australia

Web Page:

https://www.computerhelpzone.com.au/testimonial/

Member Since: 2007/09/11

Industry: Computer & IT

Tech Certifications:

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IT Professional - Helping others to help themselves. https://andrewleniart.com & https://www.computerhelpzone.com.au/testimonial/

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Languages

English

Professional Working Proficiency

Polish

Limited Working Proficiency

Activity

Points this month843

Total points2,912,230

Questions: 91

Solutions: 865

Articles: 64

Videos: 5

Tutorials:

Posts: 85

Group Discussions: 59

Full Biography

A very honest person who likes to help people help themselves. More info can be found on my website at https://computerhelpzone.com.au/testimonial/

Check out my new personal blog at https://andrewleniart.com/

Professional Background

Blogger, Journalist, IT Professional, Technical Writer and qualified Editor

Andrew Leniart

February 2021 – Present

https://andrewleniart.com

Journalistic reports, free IT assistance, Editing, Short Stories, Breaking News Reports, Controversial Topics written about.
I have 30+ Years of Professional IT Experience working and looking after both commercial and business clientele.
Check out what my clients think of me here: https://www.computerhelpzone.com.au/testimonial/

Director - Andrews Computer Help Zone

Andrews Computer Help Zone

January 2000 – Present

Hoppers Crossing, Victoria

* Look after all things IT
* Networking
* Server Maintenance
* Workstations, diagnostics, configurations and repairs
* Computer Hardware diagnostics and repairs
* Remote Access to Servers and Workstations
* Remote Repairs via a business subscription with TeamViewer Remote Access and Rescue Facility
* Honest service provided at a fair and reasonable price
* IT Jargon confuse you? I have the ability to explain things in plain English
* Domain Name Setups
* Domain Hosting Recommendations and Setups
* Some MAC Experience and growing
* IPads a specialty
* Much, much more..
* Visit our website at: https://computerhelpzone.com.au/testimonials

Freelance Journalist

Andrews Computer Help Zone

Melbourne, Victoria

A writer of many helpful "How To", "Reviews of Software" and "General Interest" articles which are primarily published at Experts Exchange. Also on LinkedIn and Social Media sites.

Self-published articles on Technical topics at https://computerhelpzone.com.au and https://rdsrc.us/UrAnnn [Present]

Past Experience:
Monthly Column (Andy's Attic) written for Australia PC Review paper magazine for 3-4 years
Monthly Column (Andy's Attic) written for Australian Commodore and Amiga paper magazine for 3-4 years
Megadisc - Multiple freelance articles published and distributed worldwide via 3.5" floppy discs

Contact me if you have any ideas on a topic that you would like to see an article written about by using the following link:

https://www.experts-exchange.com/members/kzx10.html?messageMe

EE Cleanup Volunteer

Experts Exchange

January 2020 – June 2021

https://rdsrc.us/UrAnnn

Role:
Help with the cleanup of abandoned questions

EE Senior Editor

Experts Exchange

February 2017 – June 2021

https://rdsrc.us/UrAnnn

Role:
Editing article submissions for publication at Experts Exchange and leading team of volunteer page editors

EE Topic Advisor

Experts Exchange

January 2017 – June 2021

https://rdsrc.us/UrAnnn

Role:
Assist members with questions raised in my topics of expertise.

IT Manager / System Administrator

JPR Business Group Pty Ltd

January 1999 – October 2015

Camberwell, Victoria, Australia

Responsibilities at JPR Business Group included:

- Installing, configuring, maintaining and Trouble Shooting 30+ Windows workstations.

- Maintaining and Administrating 4 Windows Servers, including Exchange Server, and keeping them operating at peak efficiency.

- Ensuring all of networked company specific Windows Applications and Software could be utilized on the company Macintosh via a Windows 7 Virtual Machine.

- Advising company partners in making decisions and purchases "regarding all matters" relating to IT in my employed capacity as the companies IT Manager and System Administrator.

- Keeping the company up to date and protected in IT Security related solutions and using both Hardware and Software firewalls / Antivirus and Anti-Malware applications.

- Overseeing the organisation / installation & implementation of CAT6 GB network upgrades (hardware / cabling etc.) to all company premise locations.

- Building, Repairing, and maintaining custom built computers to suit business specific software solutions.

- Monitoring and Administrating of internal and external networks 24/7.

- Providing 24/7 IT support to all staff.

- Researching, purchasing and implementing new company specific software solutions to increase productivity.

- Providing external clients with IT Support via my company "Andrews Computer Help Zone Pty Ltd"

- Responsible for the implementation of all IT installations and related resources when company relocated business premise locations on two occasions during my period of employment.

- Everything else IT related..

Education

Victoria University

Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

2020 – Present

Holder of Cert IV in Professional Writing and Editing at Victoria University.

https://www.vu.edu.au/courses/certificate-iv-in-professional-writing-and-editing-cua40118

Footscray Technical Colledge - Victoria, Australia

Fully qualified and Indentured Carpenter and Joiner

Carpentry and Joinery and Cabinet Making

1981 – 1991

Extensive experience in Cabinet Making, Building Houses and Maintenance of Public Housing during the 10 years I was in this profession.

Level Progress

Current: Level 38

Andrew needs 129,770 points to level up.

LVL 39

What do levels mean?

Overall

38

2,912,230
Windows 10

24

1,232,033
Windows OS

24

1,224,881
Outlook

16

569,729
Microsoft Office

15

452,327
Email Clients

12

310,055
Security

12

296,679
Windows 7

12

296,551
Miscellaneous

12

293,968
Web Browsers

11

281,553
Google

11

280,824
Email Software

11

251,707
Microsoft 365

10

237,797
Software

10

208,275
Mac OS X

9

182,994
Gmail

9

178,533
Google Workspace

9

170,723
Chrome

9

169,950
Desktops

8

148,552
Microsoft Word

8

141,698
Anti-Virus Apps

8

141,425
Microsoft

7

119,149
iPhone

7

117,513
Android

7

116,438
PC

7

113,414
AntiSpam

7

110,704
Email Servers

6

97,318
Hardware

6

96,683
Installation

6

95,985
Ransomware

6

93,452
Storage Software

6

92,217
Experts Exchange

6

90,691
Images and Photos

6

89,917
Exchange

6

81,641
Anti-Spyware

6

74,169
Email Protocols

5

67,475
Microsoft Excel

5

64,535
Laptops Notebooks

5

60,866
OS Security

5

60,423
iOS

5

59,731
Microsoft Applications

5

56,323
Mobile

5

51,493
Operating Systems

4

49,152
Internet Marketing

4

48,328
PDF

4

46,077
Apple OS

4

44,888
Networking

4

44,689
Microsoft Server OS

4

43,632
Internet / Email Software

4

43,069
Storage Hardware

4

42,097
Web Development

4

40,378
Photos / Graphics Software

4

40,282
Storage

4

38,548
Smartphones

4

34,950
Active Directory

4

34,650
Windows XP

4

34,422
Vulnerabilities

4

33,894
Network Security

4

32,876
Dell

3

31,350
Fonts Typography

3

30,875
Linux

3

29,794
Windows Server 2008

3

28,562
Windows Server 2016

3

27,232
Windows Server 2012

3

26,823
MultiMedia Applications

3

25,582
Tax / Financial Software

3

25,355
Firefox

3

24,813
Internet Explorer (IE)

3

24,693
Printers and Scanners

3

23,900
Smartphone Programming

3

23,757
Office Productivity

3

23,225
Troubleshooting

3

22,775
Azure

3

22,050
Adobe Acrobat

3

21,732
Cloud Services

3

21,716
Technical Writing

3

21,422
Chat / IM

3

21,339
Remote Access

3

21,130
Facebook

3

20,949
System Utilities

3

20,407
VPN

3

19,767
Cell Phones

3

18,600
Apple Software

3

18,075
Google Chrome OS

2

17,950
Windows 8

2

17,373
Cloud Computing

2

17,366
Digital Audio

2

15,650
Golang

2

15,525
Cyber Security

2

15,494
Thunderbird

2

14,800
Windows Server 2003

2

14,717
Routers

2

14,700
Wireless Networking

2

13,500
Disaster Recovery

2

13,040
Web Applications

2

12,977
WordPress

2

12,974
Word Processors

2

12,668
Social Networking

2

12,647
Programming

2

12,400
DNS

2

12,163
Microsoft Legacy OS

2

11,898
Voice Over IP

2

11,839
HTML

2

11,750
Tablets

2

11,650
QuickBooks

2

11,600
Conferencing Software

2

11,539
iPad

2

11,325
Skype

2

11,250
Apple Hardware

2

10,450
Microsoft OneNote

2

10,375
File Sharing Software

2

9,574
OneDrive

2

9,500
Acronis

2

9,392
Internet Protocols

2

8,963
Digital Cameras / Camcorders

2

8,950
Displays / Monitors

2

8,948
E-Commerce

2

8,700
Components

2

8,616
Document Management

2

8,550
Game Programming

2

8,204
Windows Networking

2

8,002
GIS/GPS Programming

1

7,850
Visual Basic.NET

1

7,250
Productivity Apps

1

6,750
Proofreading

1

6,400
IT Administration

1

6,300
Personal Electronics

1

6,273
Office Suites-Other

1

6,050
Consulting

1

5,973
Powershell

1

5,866
Scripting Languages

1

5,600
Telecommunications

1

5,500
Virtualization

1

5,500
WSUS

1

5,350
Home Security

1

5,200
Adobe Flash

1

5,182
Business Administration

1

5,180
Business Communication

1

5,180
Business Management

1

5,180
SCCM

1

5,150
Encryption

1

4,750
Adobe Dreamweaver

1

4,650
Enterprise Software

1

4,600
SBS

1

4,600
Wireless Hardware

1

4,500
VBA

1

4,475
Hardware Firewalls

1

4,350
VMware

1

4,200
OCR

1

4,125
Blogs

1

4,050
Sales

1

4,050
Server Hardware

1

4,050
SysTools

1

4,050
Webroot

1

4,050
Spreadsheets

1

4,000
Web Development Software

1

4,000
Web Languages and Standards

1

4,000
Microsoft SharePoint

1

3,800
jQuery

1

3,800
Multimedia Programming

1

3,682
Voice Recognition

1

3,650
SSL / HTTPS

1

3,600
VB Script

1

3,600
Contact Management

1

3,550
Microsoft Visio

1

3,450
Windows Live Mail

1

3,350
SAP

1

3,250
Windows Server 2019

1

3,250
Databases

1

3,200
Software Firewalls

1

3,175
Hewlett Packard (HP)

1

3,150
Automotive

1

3,050
CSS

1

3,000
Windows Batch

1

2,900
Computer Games

1

2,882
Java

1

2,600
Peripherals

1

2,600
Salesforce

1

2,600
Version Control

1

2,600
AWS

1

2,550
AWS RDS

1

2,550
Apache Web Server

1

2,550
Microsoft Teams

1

2,550
Networking Protocols

1

2,550
Microsoft SQL Server

1

2,500
Programming Languages-Other

1

2,400
XML

1

2,400
UI/UX

1

2,300
Web Graphics Software

1

2,200
DB Dev Tools

1

2,100
Selenium

1

2,100
Linux Distributions

1

2,050
Linux OS Dev

1

2,050
Ubuntu

1

2,050
C

1

2,000
Cisco

1

2,000
Content Management

1

2,000
Philosophy / Religion

1

2,000
Python

1

2,000
Web Servers

1

2,000