DEM Systems

(Des' Excellent Machines) ---------"Television Wall Mount Specialist"-------- (318) 469-7966

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• Built over 100 personal computers since 1989.
• Installed and maintained over 100 printers from dot matrix to laser and ink jet, including networked printers for small offices.
• Installed more than 300 operating systems from DOS to Windows XP Pro.
• Received training in installation of Windows Small Business Server 2003.
• Extensive knowledge in installation, use and troubleshooting of Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Outlook, Netscape, Internet Explorer, various other email clients, Active Sync, Palm Desktop, TurboTax, QuickBooks, Quicken, Money, various FTP software, numerous anti-virus, anti-spam software including Symantec, McAfee, AVG, Spy-Bot, Ad Aware, Norton Ghost and other backup and security software. Working familiarity with Excel, Paradox, Access, PowerPoint, and Linux.
• Working knowledge of most common networking protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, Windows Remote Desktop, VPN and FTP services.
• Setup and maintained 20 or more small peer to peer networks from design, cabling, installation of hubs, routers and firewalls.
• Setup and maintained 20 or more Wi-Fi networks, including A/B/G standards including the common encryption standards contained therein.
• Trained more than a 100 clients, business associates and employees on the use of Windows-based computers, including the use of email, internet and instant messaging, security and privacy.
• Installed 40 or more DSL and cable modems.
• Attended numerous seminars on internet security, HIPAA compliance, Microsoft partner seminars and various consumer privacy laws.
• Advised and trained many people, in person, by e-mail and over the phone in the setup, use or repair of their systems, including small networks for their homes or businesses.
• Designed and maintained website for law practice for 7 years and have light working knowledge in html.
• Extensive experience in Palm and Windows based PDA's, laptops, modern cellular telephones and Bluetooth technologies and their integration into various businesses.
• Designed, installed and maintain numerous home theaters, audio and video systems, possessing extensive knowledge in all consumer electronics.
• Light auto mechanics having rebuilt several automobile engines and other repairs.
• Light carpentry doing home repairs and furniture building for over 30 years.
Company history
Desmond McGinn, the owner of DEM Systems, has been living in Shreveport for 22 years. He has been passionate about electronics since his pre-teen years and has always been an "early adopter" of electronics and technology. Desmond has taken this passion, training and experience and formed Des' Excellent Machines in 1997, when he started building computers and consulting with small businesses and individuals for their computing and electronics needs.