Your Technician:

Brian Maki is your lead technician.  He is the owner of Maki Consulting, with over 19 years of hardware and software experience.  

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University (1993) in CIS and CS, with a major in English studies.

He has been teaching adult education at Marquette Senior High School (MSHS) for 15 years.  He offers a wide range of topics and his computer classes are popular and well-received by the public.

His background work qualifications include:

+  Provide professional training for companies.  This includes preparation of all class materials and booklets.  Private companies receive special handouts dealing with their own special projects and topics.

+  Expert in Office 2000, Office XP (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Office 2003, Office 2007, and Office 2010.  Professional trainings have reached over 5,000 people since 1996.

+  Perform service contracts with commercial and residential clientele.

+  Install software and hardware on all types of computer models.

+  Knowledgeable in pricing of current parts and top-of-the-line computer devices.

+  Instructor for Northern Michigan University’s Staff Development Series and Extension Course offerings.  Eighteen different concept classes were taught to business professionals. (1998 -1999).

+  Enrichment Teacher for adult education classes held at Marquette Senior High School.  Classes have included introduction methods to database development principles. (1996 – present).

+  Develop business outlines for clients to purchase new equipment, offer advice after purchase, and provide custom-built systems.

+  Attend local computer seminars and college classes for individual training, growth, and expertise.

Published and Professional Achievements include:

+  Author of two poetry books: FLYING A KITE (1993), Where strong Winds Blow (1994).

+  Public speaker about writing and self-publication to elementary, middle school, high school and college levels in the Marquette area (1992-2000).

+  Registered Basketball Official with MHSAA.  MHSAA# 504922 (1994-present). 

+  President and organizer of the Fall Basketball League (1994-1998).   

+  Presenter:  “Introduction to Computers.” 21^st Annual UPEMS Conference, University Center, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI. September 29, 2002.

+  Published Article:  “Patience, technology and our lives.” Marquette Monthly, October 2009.  Marquette Monthly Article

+  Presenter:  “Basic Outlook 2007."  Training for AMCAB staff and teachers, AMCAB Offices, November 2009 - June 2010.