Andrew Leniart
IT Professional, Freelance Journalist, Certified Editor
  • Werribee,
  • Victoria,
  • Australia
Member Since: 2007/09/11

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
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Total points2,841,264
Questions: 91
Solutions: 864
Articles: 64
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Posts: 85
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Live: 1
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..
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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.
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