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ODLWEB is a family owned and operated business based at Morphett Vale, South Australia. Each member of the family combine their expertise to make the business work as a whole. For example David manages the company and specialises in the Internet and Web Design. Patricia is a Bookkeeper and Office Administrator. Kirstie assists with graphics and animation.
As you see the whole family gets involved and we can all contribute to your web project.
ODLWEB started in 1993 as a stand alone service provider running a BBS (Bulletin Board Service). This is where people could log on and download various computer programs like games, drivers and more. BBS' were popular before the rise of the Internet. For those interested or who remember, the BBS was called GROUND ZERO.
Over the years various changes were made with the system leaning more and more towards the Internet. By the late 90's the change over was complete. The BBS was finally shut down in 1999.
We joined Apana (Australian Public Access Network Association) and run fixed modem links for about two years. Eventually, David picked up several jobs at the APANA hub like newsmaster and eventually hubmaster. This involved looking after various aspects of the hub operation.
ODLWEB is now a totally independent provider. We have our own links and run web, mail and name servers. We have expanded over the years with UPS (uninteruptable power supplies) and now have a generator to keep the whole system running reliably in the event of power failure.
The system is now quite ellaborate and can cater for almost any web design demands. Storage space is quite substantial allowing for large sites. We have various web design software packages at our disposal along with graphics and animation software like Flash.
ODLWEB and our expertise are there for you to utilise should you use our services.
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Qualifications & Experience
EDUCATION - QUALIFICATIONS - COURSES
- Aries Course (Hamilton College 2005)
- PC Maintenance and Repair - Hardware
- PC Maintenance and Repair - Software
- Other Completed Courses
- Flash Animation 1 & 2 (Hamilton College)
- Studio 3DMax 1 & 2 (Hamilton College)
- Current Studies
- Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administrator)
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EMPLOYMENT
- Amusement Game Technician 1981
- Telecom PA, Assistant Technician, Technical Officer (1) 1983-1990 Telecom Australia (now Telstra)
- Lighting for Television and Entertainment (Contractor/Freelance) 1974 - 2005
- SAS7 Adelaide (Studio & Outside Broadcast)
- ADS 10 Adelaide (Outside Broadcast)
- Other Production Companies (Products & Commercials)
- Computer & Manual Lighting Desks
- Studio Configuration & Patching
- Lighting for various private functions
- Lighting for SA Body Builders Association
- Lighting for Kick Boxing Federation
- Public Event Lighting
- Fashion Parade Lighting
- Self Employment (Optical Design)
- Established 1986
- Started out as part-time
- Originally Lighting for TV & Entrtainement Industries
- Since 1993 we operate in the following fields
- Internet Service Provider (ODLWEB)
- Web Design & Site Hosting
- Video & Audio Streaming Producrtions, Editing etc.
- Business Services (Optical Design)
- PC Maintenance & Repair
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EXPERIENCE
- Graphics & Logo Design
- 2D & 3D
- Flash Animation
- Web Graphics
- Corporate Stationery
- Business Cards
- Photography
- Photographic Lighting (Video & Still)
- Camera (Digital & Film)
- Image Editing & Touch-up
- Image Compression
- Product Shots
- Media Experience (Television - see Employment)
- Lighting
- Advertising
- Product Shots
- Commercials
- Production
- Film & Video
- Outside Broadcast
- Sporting Events (Various)
- Christamas Appeals (SAS7/10)
- Law Week (Law Society)
- Royal Adelaide Show (SAS 7)
- Citizen of the Year Awards (ADS 10)
- Election Coverage (SAS 7)
- Studio
- Sports Shows
- Morning Television
- Children's Television
- News
- Current Affairs Shows
- Game Shows
- Sets & Wiring
- Technical
- Computer Hardware and Software Experience (1985 - Now)
- BBS System Operator 1993 - 1999 (Ground Zero BBS Adelaide)
- Systems Administration Experience from 1993 (Running own hubs and servers)
- System Security, Anti-Virus, Firewalls
- Networking & Routing - Planning, Construction, Maintenance & Repair
- Email Services Configuration & Maintenance
- Proxy Server Configuration & Maintenance
- Web Server Configuration & Maintenance
- Name Server Configuration & Maintenance
- OS Experience in DOS, Windows, Red Hat Linux, Mandrake Linux, Debian Linux and FreeBSD
- Installation
- Configuration
- Maintenance
- Upgrades
- Modification
- System Hardware and Software Configuration
- Networking Software, Hardware and Configuration
- Peripherals Set-up and Configuration
- Maintenance and Repair of Hardware and Software
- Experience in Back-up Power Systems
- BPS, UPS
- Generators
- Change-over Systems
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TECHNICAL MEMBERSHIPS
- ITPro Australia (current)
- Australian Computer Society (current)
- Member of APANA (Australian Public Access Networking Association) 1998 - 2000
- Committee Member
- Tech Group Member
- Newsmaster APANA (Adelaide Hub)
- Hubmaster at APANA (Adelaide Hub)
- Own servers full time connected with dial-up members
- Adelaide Micro Users Group (mid 1990s)
- Club Secretary
- Newsletter Editor
- Guest Speaker at many meetings
- Fleurieu Computer Users Group (2000 - current)
- President
- Email Newsletter Editor
- Group Technical Info Adviser
- Help Desk Operator
- FCUG Web Site Design & Host
- POP Dial-in for FCUG Members
- Lima Radio CB Club Member
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COMMUNITY
- Volunteer at Hackham West Community Centre (current)
- Web Services (WWW.HWCC.NET)
- Lighting & Sound for Christmas Carols Nights (1999-2003)
- Computer Resources Maintenance / Configuration (late 1990s)
- Aldinga Community Centre (current)
- Aberfoyle Community Centre
- Woodcroft Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre
- Aldinga Primary School Mentor Programme (current)
- Mentoring Student(s)
- Web Services
- Onkaparinga Families Web Site (current)
- Contribute Content for Community Organisations
- Provide Site Design Feedback
- Alphabet Children's Theatre (1976 -1978)
- Lighting Director
- Sets
- Organiser
- Stage crew
- New Wave Disco (Mid 1980s - Mid 1990s))
- Committee
- Lighting Design
- Henley Drama Group (1978-2002)
- Committee
- Lighting & Sound
- Stage Crew
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INTERESTS - HOBBIES
- Family / Lifestyle
- Radio Scanners VHF/UHF
- HF Radio Recievers
- Digital Communications
- Computers
- Home Theatre
- Film Projectors 16MM
- Digital Photograhy
- Weather Forecasting, Satellite and Radar
- Aviation and Aircraft
- Boating
- Ten Pin Bowling
- Community Support
The above qualifications and experience is in regard to David Hales (Manager/Proprietor, Optical Design-ODLWEB).
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