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The MageData Team

Noven Purnell-Webb

Dip. IT (Network Engineering), CCNA, MCP
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Background: Noven put himself through the early days of Uni by piecing together ex-government hardware and selling it on to other students. Then he fell into WAP development for a startup company that eventually seduced him to Sydney about six months before the dotcom crash bit. As the tech wreckage cleared Noven picked up a Diploma in Network Engineering, did some projects in Laos and Indonesia, built some telecentres in regional SA then ended up in Brisbane managing systems and networks for accounting firms. City life made his head explode, so he relocated down to Northern NSW and found lots of really fun tech to play with.

Specialty: Noven does most of our travelling and consulting throughout western NSW and SA and provides the bulk of our strategic management services. He is our virtualisation and network architect and is responsible for most of the crazy ideas we trial.

OS of choice: Ubuntu Linux (yes I replace Unity)

Martin Gill

B.Bus (Computing & Information Management) (hons)
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Background: Martin is the wise old man of MageData, bringing over 25 years of experience in Information Management. After working as a business analyst for the ATO and as Technical Director for a global software vendor specialising in Document and Record Management he retired out into the lush hills of Northern NSW. After becoming a VET certified trainer Martin now chooses to keep himself occupied with the unenviable task of herding the geeks.

Role: Martin's job is to get the outcomes expected by our clients. This includes consulting, defining, documenting, confirming and training in new projects and systems.

OS of choice: Windows 7 Pro (only because he can't play with MVS on an IBM mainfame anymore)

Martin has now retired from full time work but still does specific consulting work with us.

Andrew Meaden

B. IT (Software Engineering)
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Background: Andrew brings to the team 7 years of experience as a Software Developer and Analyst. He is a nerd by nature, often found looking into various esoteric parts of computing and enjoys learning new systems and concepts.

Role: Andrew is our primary code monkey. His role is to take those pesky software systems and bend them to the will of their human masters.

OS of choice: Mac OS X

Jarrod Warren-Clarke
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Background: Jarrod is an IT enthusiast from about age 11 starting from the days of Dos and 286's when no one ever needed more than half a mb of ram. Over the past 20 years he has been part of evolving hardware, software, networking and operating system changes.
He has worked in the field of IT for places such as an Internet service provider for 3 years, 6 years for a radio station, 5 years with a publication company, experience with schools, elderly people, students and the disabled.
He is a geek by occupation, passion and hobby. If there is a better alternative solution to a problem he likes to find it.

Role: Jarrod is our "Road-Tech" happy to tackle almost any road and in almost any condition to come and fix your computer related problem.

OS of choice: Kubuntu for work, Windows 7 for play.

Andrew Lyford
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Background: Andrew has 10 years of practical experience within the web industry as a web designer and developer, he has had a strong interest in web design and the internet in general from as early as 1995 when he was just a teenager. This passion for web technology later developed into a professional pursuit where he combined his experience and passion for design to start designing websites with the intent of producing website designs that would stand out from the larger amount of average looking sites that were around. This passion continues today.

Andrew is what you would call a well rounded web designer. He has the creative skills to produce great looking designs as well as the ability to code the design into a functional website.

Role: Web Designer, making web code look good.

OS of Choice: Windows 7 pro, a rarity in the design world.

Testimonials

  • Most important to us was their ability to understand our needs and communicate well - it made the choice very easy. In fact, they even showed real enthusiasm. We are about to start a new project and will again be using MageData as our web development team.
    Warwick Pascoe, Editor, Pocketguides

  • Thanks Noven for your guidance over the past few years on the IT front. You have designed and implemented a great IT platform for the business, one that assists us in our everyday tasks to make day to day business easier and more efficient. We have certainly come a long way from when we first engaged your services.
    Dave White, Dick White Bus and Motorhomes

  • Google have changed their security rules and ruined everything for us. We met Noven who had already figured out what to do and how the new situation would be better, not worse. So, one meeting – problem described and solution described and implemented by Noven and Lindsey.
    Jon Dale, Small Fish Business Coaching

  • Magedata were patient and responsive, providing timely expert advice and input that was invaluable to the success of our project. We have confidence that the IT solution delivered by Magedata will contribute to the ongoing success of our project and look forward to continuing our work with Magedata.
    Kristy Byfield, SA DFEEST

  • They are a joy to work with. We are delighted with their expertise – obvious to all by the very smooth functioning, clear layout and excellent appearance. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are not only easy to work with but also highly ethical and holistic. Oh, and they DO NOT charge like wounded bulls either.
    Elizabeth Jewell, Editor, LivingNow

  • Having the most professional services of Magedata looking after our equipment and being there for us when needed makes life so much easier.For the past seven years you have been a valuable mentor and advisor. We feel very privileged. You are exactly what your business name reads. Thanks again Noven.
    Lizzie Khan, Marree Telecentre

  • We were delighted with the swift and positive response that we received, we were up and working very quickly. They are pro active in their approach which enables us to concentrate on our strengths which do not include IT technology. It is with confidence that we continue our relationship with Magedata and we would recommend Magedata to anyone or any company in need of IT support.
    Kerry Campbell, Brunswick Heads Bowling Club

  • I could not be happier with the service I have received. The response we have received for all of our requests and problems has been prompt and professional and the follow up and their recommendations have been first class. I could not recommend them highly enough.
    Peter Dewar, Cape Byron Marketing

  • Having been introduced to Noven and his team at MageData during a previous role I had no hesitation turning to MageData when I set Cape Byron Marketing. Business life is simpler if you go to the best straight up. Highly recommended and thank you.
    Simon Miles, Holoarchy

  • Working with MageData, I've learned to relax. No matter the technical challenges, they seem to know exactly what they are doing. When one of our clients needed to run a legacy online webstore under a new website we had built for them, it created some technical headaches. Noven created and implemented a custom solution which enabled our customer to keep trading in a safe, secure and stable server environment. That's typical of the support we get from them: fast response, and creative solutions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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