Steven Culp has 14 years experience working within the information technology industry ranging from Fortune 50 companies to government and education to small businesses. Steven has worked as a network engineer for BMW Financial Services, Otterbein College and other enterprise organizations; a network and security consultant for numerous large and small companies including Vera Bradley, FBi Buildings, City of Indianapolis, Wishard Hospital, Veteran’s Administration, Urogynecology Associates, Center Township Trustee’s Office & Emergency Services, National Church Residences; a Web designer for Connor Corporation, State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Strategic Title Services and others. Steven currently holds the numerous industry certifications:
- MCSE+I (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer plus Internet specialty)
- MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)
- CCA (Citrix Certified Administrator)
- SPS (Symantec Product Specialist)
- DSCE (Dell Certified Systems Expert – Servers, Portables, Workstations & Desktops)
- MCPDS (McAfee Perimeter Defense Specialist)
- MCIDS (McAfee Intranet Defense Specialist)
- 3Com Wireless Expert (3Com)
- 3Com Certified Solutions Expert
- WCSSE (WatchGuard Certified Server Security Expert)
- WCSPV (WatchGuard Certified System Professional - Firebox Vclass)
- WCSP (WatchGuard Certified System Professional)
- Sophos Certified
- CACSS (Computer Associates Certified Sales Specialist)
- Network+
- I-Net+
He has extensive experience in networking with a strong concentration on the Microsoft Windows platforms and BackOffice solutions including Exchange, Internet Information Server, SQL, Systems Management Server (SMS), SNA, Site Server, Internet Security and Acceleration Server, Proxy Server and more.
Jenna Shelton joined the management staff of Your Very Own Geek in 2006 as the Executive Vice President. Prior to joining our firm, she resided on the East Coast for 16 years and was the owner of a successful and dynamic small business.
Jenna brings to Your Very Own Geek a plethora of skills that promote efficiency in our day-to-day operations and in turn benefit every customer that walks through the door. Jenna is a vital part of the Your Very Own Geek team and she works hard to ensure the satisfaction of every customer.
Jenna is certified as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and DCSE (Dell Certified Systems Expert) on both portables and desktops.
HP dx2200 Intel Business Desktop PC - $549
- Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz (HT)
- 16 kilobyte primary memory cache
- 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache
- 160GB SATA Hard Drive
- DVDRW Dual-Layer Drive with LightScribe
- 512MB DDR2 RAM
- Integrated Realtek RTL8139/810x Family 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet NIC
- Integrated Realtek High Definition Audio
- Integrated ATI RADEON X300 Display Adapter
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Dell Inspiron 7000 Laptop – Used - $199
- 367 megahertz Intel Celeron
- 32 kilobyte primary memory cache
- 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache
- 9GB Hard Drive
- 128MB RAM
- Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-C2102
- 3D Rage LT Pro Display Adapter
- 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Drive
- Integrated Audio
- Integrated Modem
- Dell Inspiron Port Replicator II Docking Station
- Windows 98
- Dell System Setup VHS
- Full System Documentation
CA eTrust Anti-SPAM - $35
- Scans your contacts folder and Email folders during installation, to create a list of approved people with whom you communicate
- Blocks 100% of spam by allowing only messages from your approved list to reach your Inbox - all other mail is quarantined for you to review later
- Automatically updates your list of approved senders as you send/receive messages, or periodically review and accept quarantined messages
- Works simply and easily - no complicated content filters to set up or manage
- Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Outlook/Exchange - you can access all features directly from the toolbar in Outlook and Outlook Express
- Installs easily on individual desktop or laptop computers
- eTrust Anti-Spam offers simple-to-use yet powerful features: Protects Multiple E-Mail Accounts - monitors inbound messages for all of your Microsoft Exchange and any POP3 mail accounts you have configured in Outlook
- Anti-Phishing and Fraud Protection. Uses industry-standard authentication methods to determine if an email is actually from the sender indicated on the message, and displays a clear visual warning on suspicious emails
- Email Search. Creates a search index of all information stored in Outlook, so you can quickly and easily find messages, attachments, contacts, appointments, journal entries and notes. For English-language Outlook / Outlook Express only
- Supports Bonded Sender - allows mail from legitimate senders of commercial e-mail (such as order confirmations from Amazon) to be delivered to your Inbox
- International Language Support - automatically displays German, French, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean based on your Windows language settings, and properly filters spam sent in any language
CA Desktop DNA Migrator - $45
CA Desktop DNA® Migrator quickly and easily safeguards and transfers your unique PC DNA – that is system settings and application settings, network and printer settings, data files and folders, email address books, preferences and more – to your new or upgraded PC. By transferring your “DNA” from your old PC to your new PC you will be up and running quickly, taking advantage of your new PC’s features and functions while still enjoying the familiar desktop environment settings, data and connections of your old PC!
Product Procurement
Our procurement services provide you with single sourcing for end-to-end fulfillment services. Your Very Own Geek manages the process of getting you the right products at the right price from order entry to delivery.
YVOG procurement services include:
- Hardware and software procurement – We sell over 225,000 products from more than 1,500 industry leading manufacturers. Call one of our professionals at 1-800-282-0133 for a competitive quote on your next hardware and software requirement.
- Configuration and Testing – Our central staging facility has the technical staff and tools to pre-configure and test hardware systems with subsystems, drivers, memory, operating systems, software and other options to your specifications.
- Desktop Imaging – YVOG can build, certify, load and test PCs with your company software images before shipping, accelerating the deployment process and saving you time and money.
- Shipping and Logistics – YVOG manages the process or getting your product to your company, regardless of location.
- Leasing – YVOG maintains relations with major leasing companies to help you finance your purchases to meet your financial objectives.
Computer Recycling
YVOG manages the process of recycling your old computers and peripherals by ensuring the destruction of all data and then using the latest environmental standards to ensure that all components are recycled efficiently.
We shield your company from liability.
From privacy issues to the EPA, when a computer leaves your company it can become a serious risk for your business. Here’s how Your Very Own Geek insulates you and your company from these risks.
We take title to your equipment. That is, your equipment becomes our equipment and it’s no longer your responsibility.
- Hard drives are sanitized or destroyed.
- Asset tags are removed that may identify the original equipment’s owner.
- Worthless computer equipment is disposed of in accordance with all Federal and State environmental laws.
- You’ll receive a “Certificate of Disposal” providing evidence of services performed.
- Services are HIPAA compliant.
We can save your company a bundle!
Did you know that implementing an in-house computer disposal program can cost more than $400 per computer? PC Disposal can properly dispose of your computer hardware for a fraction of what it would cost to do it yourself.
Plus, in response to the latest pricing games played by other computer recycling companies, PC Disposal is now the first to offer Flat Rate Pricing. You'll feel confident knowing up front what your total cost for each project will be.
The real cost of in-house PC retirement-
According to a recent report by Gartner Research, in-house disposal “presents unique challenges and potential costs that enterprises seldom consider.” By some estimates, when a company tries to manage its own in-house retirement, the costs can exceed $400 per computer! Why so much?
Consider these hidden costs:
Basic in-house disposal management costs
- Administrative tasks (inventory, forms, accounting, etc.)
- Backing up and sanitizing hard drives
- Storage costs until computers are removed
- Packing and shipping
- Disposal fee
- Opportunity costs (i.e., Could this time be used more profitably?)
Optional in-house employee sale and/or charitable donation costs
- Hosting sale (pricing, setting up sales area, asking questions, etc.)
- Finding charitable organizations that will accept your PCs
- Reloading operating systems
- Testing PCs
- Processing payments
- Technical support
- Preparing transfer documents
That’s not all. If you’re planning on offsetting those costs by reselling your equipment, you’d better do it soon. It’s estimated that stored IT equipment loses 6% to 10% of its value each month.
In-Office Residential Computer Repair:
Your Very Own Geek offers residential computer repair and upgrade services in our office at a discounted rate of $65 per hour. By bringing your troublesome computer into our office we are able to more efficiently repair any problems as we have all of the tools needed at hand. Whether it be a problem with viruses, spyware, operating system glitches, or hardware, we can usually get your computer patched up and out the door in less than 24 hours.
On-Site Residential Computer Repair:
Computer on the fritz? Need a Wireless network secured? Need help with your Internet access? We understand that some things just need to be repaired where they are. We’d be glad to come to your home to fix these or any other issues for the discounted rate of $85 per hour with a $25 trip charge. (Yes, we are much cheaper than our competition! Thanks for noticing.) Most service calls can be scheduled for the next business day, to schedule your service call now, call Jenna at 800-282-0133.
Residential Web Site, Instant Message & Email Monitoring:
Your Very Own Geek is a proud partner of CyberSitter, the leader in residential Internet Monitoring services. YVOG strongly recommends the SnoopStick for all parents who are concerned about their children’s time online. The Internet is a wonderful place, full of information and entertainment that can open doors in a child’s imagination. However, there are always those who like to prey on innocent victims. To assist parents, ourselves included, we wholeheartedly recommend the SnoopStick to any parent.
SnoopStick monitors websites visited, Internet chat, instant messages, e-mail activity, and is the only product that lets you monitor a remote computer in real time and view previous activity. It even allows you to restrict access to websites, selected Internet programs and services, restrict access to selected days and times, and enable or disable Internet access entirely anytime you like. All of this can be done remotely and securely without physical access to the computer being monitored. Plus, a single SnoopStick can monitor any number of remote computers!
Business Web Site, Instant Message & Email Monitoring:
Your Very Own Geek understands the risks inherent with Web Browsing, Internet Chat, Instant Messages and email. These are all critical business tools that help us each to accomplish the numerous communications tasks we all face daily. However, they are also a source for disgruntled employees to steal corporate secrets, view inappropriate materials or too generally waste time. Are you looking for a solution to monitor the variety of Internet based communication methods and protocols that doesn’t require a lot of your precious time. Your Very Own Geek can help!
Your Very Own Geek has partnered with SurfControl, the industry leader in business Internet monitoring to provide turn-key solutions to these management headaches.
SurfControl Web filtering solutions enable companies to cost-effectively monitor network use and abuse anywhere in the organization, no matter how or where users connect to the Internet, across the full spectrum of Web-based content: IM, P2P, streaming media, file downloads, and Web-based e-mail. Best-of-breed protection against Web-based threats including viruses, spyware, malicious URLs, and blended threats is combined with a high level of visibility and control to reduce risk, enable business compliance, and ensure business continuity.
SurfControl E-mail Filter messaging protection software provides comprehensive content filtering for continuous protection against inbound, outbound, and internal e-mail threats. Available in SMTP and Microsoft Exchange-specific configurations, the solution's industry-leading threat detection technology and expertise are complemented by simple-to-use monitoring and reporting to provide a high level of control and visibility.
If you’re ready to get rid of these headaches and start sleeping a little better, then call Jenna at 800-282-0133.
Web & E-mail Hosting
Basic Plan - $25 per month
- Features:
- Monthly Bandwidth 10 GB
- Disk Space 300 MB
- Optional Sub Domains
- Toll Free Support
Email:
- Up to 50 Email Accounts
- Supports SMTP, POP3 & Web-Based Email
- Unlimited Email Forwarding
- Unlimited Email Auto-responder
- Unlimited Email Aliasing
- Spam Filter Included
- AntiVirus Filter Included
Database Support:
- DSN/ODBC 10
- Microsoft Access
Development Support:
- CGI-Bin(ActivePERL)
- PHP 4, 5
- ASP 3.0
- ASP.NET 1.1, 2.0
- .Net Web Services
- .Net CodeBehind
- ASP.Net AJAX
- XML
- FrontPage
- WAP/WML
- Optional Custom Error Pages
E-commerce Support:
- PayFlow Pro Support
- Authorize.net Support
- StoreFront Support
Statistics:
- Raw Log
- Optional Web based Stats
FTP:
- Unlimited FTP
Multimedia Support:
- Real Audio/Video
- Microsoft Media
- Flash/Shockwave
Silver Plan - $25 per month
- Features:
- Monthly Bandwidth 10 GB
- Disk Space 300 MB
- Optional Sub Domains
- Toll Free Support
Email:
- Up to 50 Email Accounts
- Supports SMTP, POP3 & Web-Based Email
- Unlimited Email Forwarding
- Unlimited Email Auto-responder
- Unlimited Email Aliasing
- Spam Filter Included
- AntiVirus Filter Included
Database Support:
- DSN/ODBC 10
- Microsoft Access
Development Support:
- CGI-Bin(ActivePERL)
- PHP 4, 5
- ASP 3.0
- ASP.NET 1.1, 2.0
- .Net Web Services
- .Net CodeBehind
- ASP.Net AJAX
- XML
- FrontPage
- WAP/WML
- Optional Custom Error Pages
E-commerce Support:
- PayFlow Pro Support
- Authorize.net Support
- StoreFront Support
Statistics:
- Raw Log
- Optional Web based Stats
FTP:
- Unlimited FTP
Multimedia Support:
- Real Audio/Video
- Microsoft Media
- Flash/Shockwave
Gold Plan: - $50 per month
Features:
- Monthly Bandwidth 20 GB
- Disk Space 750 MB
- 1 Sub Domain Included
- Unique IP Address
- Toll Free Support
Email:
- Unlimited Email Accounts
- Supports SMTP, POP3 & Web-Based Email
- Unlimited Email Forwarding
- Unlimited Email Auto-responder
- Unlimited Email Aliasing
- Spam Filter Included
- AntiVirus Filter Included
Database Support:
- Unlimited DSN/ODBC connections
- Microsoft Access
- MySQL 4.1 - 400MB
- MS SQL 2000 or 2005 - 400MB
Development Support:
- CGI-Bin(ActivePERL)
- PHP 4, 5
- ASP 3.0
- ASP.NET 1.1, 2.0
- .Net Web Services
- .Net CodeBehind
- ASP.Net AJAX
- XML
- FrontPage
- WAP/WML
- Custom Error Pages
E-commerce Support:
- PayFlow Pro Support
- Authorize.net Support
- StoreFront Support
- SSL Support
- Shared SSL Certificate
Statistics:
- Raw Log
- Web based Stats
FTP:
- Unlimited FTP
- 2 FTP Accounts
Multimedia Support:
- Real Audio/Video
- Microsoft Media
- Flash/Shockwave
- Flash/Shockwave
Platinum Plan: - $75 per month
Features:
- Monthly Bandwidth 30 GB
- Disk Space 1GB
- 3 Sub Domains Included
- 3 Multi Domains Included
- Unique IP Address
- Toll Free Support
Email:
- Unlimited Email Accounts
- Supports SMTP, POP3 & Web-Based Email
- Unlimited Email Forwarding
- Unlimited Email Auto-responder
- Unlimited Email Aliasing
- Spam Filter Included
- AntiVirus Filter Included
Database Support:
- Unlimited DSN/ODBC connections
- Microsoft Access
- MySQL 4.1 - 600MB
- MS SQL 2000 or 2005 - 600MB
Development Support:
- CGI-Bin(ActivePERL)
- PHP 4, 5
- ASP 3.0
- ASP.NET 1.1, 2.0
- .Net Web Services
- .Net CodeBehind
- ASP.Net AJAX
- XML
- FrontPage
- WAP/WML
- Custom Error Pages
E-commerce Support:
- PayFlow Pro Support
- Authorize.net Support
- StoreFront Support
- SSL Support
- Shared SSL Certificate
Statistics:
- Raw Log
- Web based Stats
FTP:
- Unlimited FTP
- 5 FTP Accounts
Multimedia Support:
- Real Audio/Video
- Microsoft Media
- Flash/Shockwave
- Flash/Shockwave