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     What would a computer company be without a selection of outstanding services?  DigitalDinos' proprietor - and only employee - is an experienced information technology consultant.  He can provide a number of services to to clients not only in DigitalDinos' raison d'être Classic Computing but also in modern information technology concerns.

Classic Computing Services

     Having problems recovering data stored on old or obsolete disks, hard drives, or tapes from personal computer systems long gone?

     Need to recreate yesteryear's computing environment to troubleshoot new problems on?

     DigitalDinos can help!  Our lab has IBM and IBM compatible computer systems based on Intel chips from 8088 to Pentium 4 and MS-DOS versions from 2.11 to 6.22, Windows 3.0 to XP.  We can even set up unusual environments under hard to find DOSes such as DR-DOS and CP/M 86 and many different hardware configurations.  Because of the proprietor's penchant to collect non and pre-IBM compatible computers, recreating and recovering data from the popular, non-MS-DOS computing systems including the Apple II, TRS-80, Commodore, Atari, Macintosh, and others is quite extensive!  We also have a deep research library of books and magazines from the period as well as many long ago abandoned software programs.  Send us an email with your classic computer quandary today.  We will work with you!

Modern Computing Services

     Are you one of the many small to mid-sized company in Lake, Geauga, or Ashtabula county without seasoned IT personnel on staff and confused by today's plethora of information technology?

     Is the quick talking, hard selling spiel of computer marketers burying you like so much lake effect snow in December?  Or January?  In Chardon?

     Need someone in your corner who isn't in the pocket of some hardware or software company?  One who will take the time to understand your business, model your processes, interview your leaders, and help you to research and pick the right computer solution?

     Need a second, independent set of eyes to examine the latest plans from IT on your desk for hardware deployment or software development pointing out not just features and benefits but risks and costs?

     And after the job is done, you want the choice as to whether to continue on or part ways with no regrets?

     Well, look no further!

     Thomas McLaren, DigitalDinos' proprietor, is a proven and adaptable senior-level  IT manager with over fourteen years of experience in design, development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of business information systems.  While he is a technically oriented individual with a working knowledge of programming and Microsoft and Apple operating systems, he knows the value and is very skilled at clearly communicating to and from technical and non-technical staff.  Over these years as an IT consultant creating comprehensive IT solutions utilizing software and hardware, he has served clients in a broad range of fields:  Manufacturing, Retail, Insurance, Medical, Accounting, Banking, Human Resources, and Education.  Some of the functional lead roles he has held in his IT career include: Project Manager, Business Process Analyst, Software Architect, Technical Lead, and Trainer.  Team roles have included the same and Programmer / Analyst, Technical Writer, and Network Administrator / Technician.  The work experiences from those roles and engagements have generally fallen into these broad categories:

  • Project Management - Scope, Risk Analysis, Scheduling, Budgeting, Resource Recruitment, Evaluation, General Management and Motivation
  • Software Architecture - Discovery, Design, Modeling Business Processes, Database Design, GUI Design, Prototyping, and Research
  • Visual Basic Programming - Versions 4 through 6, .NET Versions 1.0 and 1.1, Peer Review, and Troubleshooting
  • Website Design and Development - HTML, ASP, FrontPage, and Photographic Services
  • Technical Writing - Specifications, Proposals, Project Plans, User and Technical Manuals
  • Quality Assurance - Testing of Hardware, Software, Plans, and Distribution
  • General IT Consulting - Hardware, Software, Networks, Integration, Implementation, Training, Research, and Maintenance

     For a more complete picture of his technical skill set and experiences, please take a moment to review his resume and work history  conveniently posted for you on DigitalDinos.

     He is ready to help take your company where it needs to be in IT!  And best of all, the initial meeting is always free!  :)

Where to Contract for Services

     Services can also be contracted through DigitalDinos provided that they are not required during standard working hours Monday through Friday.  Please understand that there are a very limited number of hours and clients who can be excellently served at any one time via these catch-as-catch-can hours.  Therefore, DigitalDinos reserves the right to postpone or refuse any potential assignment.  The standard rate for services contracted through DigitalDinos is $35 per hour billed at 15 minute increments with a one hour minimum plus materials and expenses.

     Please contact DigitalDinos via email with your requirements.

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