20+ Years Experience
Receive dedicate problem solving from seasoned professional. Primarily serving Seattle, Mercer Island, Eastside and SE King County. Out of area support available including other states, phone, Skype, Remote Desktop.
On-site or via remote desktop, will work diligently to solve technology problems at your home or business.
Pick-Up/Delivery with On-site Sales and Service.
Mac/PC, Network, Security, Backup, Servers, Data Recovery, E-mail Solutions, Website solutions, Database, Mobile Devices, Networks---If new and emerging technology, bring it on!
For detail and service rate, click either the personal or business menu selections to the left.
By popular demand, please note special section dedicated toward Internet Surveillance Cameras.
Ed's Bio and Background, click here for resume:
Began working with computers in 1983 a year out of high school. The "computer" I first worked with consisted of a small plastic Texas Instruments console my father provided of which he purchased for $50 at an auction. Not much use other than a hobby with computer programming.
In 1988 after much hard work, was accepted as PhD candidate at Oregon State University in analytical chemistry after earning BS in chemistry at Western Washington University and AA at Bellevue Community College.
In 1992, completed research developing chemical sensors. Worked involved interfacing laboratory instrumentation with computer systems, experimental electronics, and chemistry associated with improving drinking water. Earned Master of Science in analytical chemistry and graduated first in class.
In 1993, worked as laboratory and field chemist at the University of Washington in Fisheries and Center for Streamside Studies.
In 1994, left the US and began serving as a Peace Corps volunteer. Spent a year teaching high school science and math in the highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Returned home in 1995 as a result of medical issues. Developed a deeper respect for Americans serving overseas in tough places such as PNG.
After which, started a business as sole proprietorship called "Peer Computer Services", working from home solving computer and information technology problems mostly for businesses.
In 1999, began working for software company which developed software used to track patients and surgical procedures at hospital cardio centers across the US. Left company after almost two years as a database analyst. In this work environment, excelled at job duties restoring corrupted databases client server software issues (SQL Server 6.5, 7.0 and Access). At the same time, kept the computer business operating with only a couple business customers.
In February of 2001, met Ella at a volleyball game, St. Louise Parish in Bellevue, WA. We married in December and began living on Mercer Island. After which Ella and I choose to pursue the computer consulting, began advertising and changed business name from Peer Computer Services to Apex Information Service, Inc..
In 2003, we moved to Bellevue, WA and further developed the computer consulting business working from home.
By 2007, the computer consulting business became a full time job allowing Ella and I to purchased a home for the first time in Maple Valley, WA where we now live.
Ella and I are thankful for those who have called for help or provided referrals allowing us to make a living.
We are thankful for the friends, family and customers who have been supportive during difficult times.
Thank you!
Ella, Bernie (our dog) and Ed Siemion
