Michael Jenkin

Posted by mickyj (#21) 448 days ago (Editorial)

Michael Jenkin has been serving the SMB community for over 20 years. He is a 5x MVP award winner (SBS), APAC Chairman GITCA (Volunteer), Small Business Specialist, runs a community website www.mickyj.com (SMB and other), writes numerous articles and has reviewed many products and books. Much of what he does is on donated time and with partnering with other like minded people.
On top of this he runs his own SMB IT Business with 9 employees, and presents on IT topics for other local volunteering groups such as Scouts and Rotary.

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Written by chengzhang (#306)
444 days ago

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

Thanks for taking the time to vote Cheng. I think you are my first vote from China !

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Written by brucehutchings (#308)
443 days ago

Very Helpfull

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

Thanks Bruce. I appreciate it.

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Written by Abennett (#314)
443 days ago

Michael has great knowledge, is always willing to listen and gets first class results.

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Written by BTP (#303)
443 days ago

IT Guru. Always there to help and if he can't fix it, he knows someone who can !

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Written by aus_shaz (#308)
443 days ago

Not to mention his 6 Month series in the Australian MacWorld Magazine, Articles in the ARN, CRN and in the local technology sections of the local state based newspaper. Then there are his blogs, software reviews, the constant calls he receives asking for help and countless hours online and working with people.

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Written by BTP (#303)
442 days ago

Check out "Do you fear the cloud" http://www.arnnet.com.au/digital_edition/1998887365/pdf

"Too much redundancy is a myth"

http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/380565/too_much_redundancy_myth/

"Will you be my wing man?"

http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/379972/consulting_room_will_my_wing_man_/

"In support of IT heros"

http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/366843/consulting_room_support_it_heroes/

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

Thanks for everyones comments. Be sure to check out the good work we do at http://www.gitca.org/ (http://www.gitca.org/AboutUs/BoardMembers/2012/GLOBALBOARDFY12.aspx) or follow up on Facebook/twitter (Gitca/Gitca apac)

We are here to support IT user groups !

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Written by Cargo_rocks
442 days ago

Michael has helped us at a national and international level. his network of contacts is amazing and he always seems to have time to look after anythign we need, to the smallest details

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Written by Not_For_Profit
442 days ago

We have known Michael for over 10 years. In that time he has greatly helped us in the not for profit sector. He found us hardware/software solutions we could afford and often helped us as a volunteer. He also was a presenter for CICA and discussed Microsoft and the Not for profit sector in Australia. Very helpful. I hope he gets the recognition he deserves.

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

Thanks guys. Keep the votes happening ! (You never thought I could be self centred, did you ?)

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

I guess it helps to be well connected in an event like this. Thanks everyone for the phone calls and Votes. Sorrty to hear some of you are getting page errors and weird issues trying to register. Seriously, not my fault :(

thanks for sticking with it.

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Written by Sal_Scout
442 days ago

Did you know that Michael dedicated and donated 3 years of his personal time to the Australian National Jamboree in 2004? He built a network to support 11,000 scouts. He built it on 65 hectares of uneven scrub land with no infrastructure. He laid cable, put in servers and infrastructure. He got things donated and got APC, Microsoft, Trend Micro, Cisco, Dell and HP to support him. He built a network from nothing and ran it on early DSL technology.

He does not stop there. He helps the Scouts run the local Jamborees on the internet, every year. He supplies the servers, workstations and internet.

He also looks after many small businesses who have owners, who are scout leaders. He is always available and always trying to perform magic.

I hear he even tried the same thing for the Uniting church in their NCYC youth events. Provided a network from nothing.

He certainly is well worth the nomination.

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

Wow, I had almost managed to block the memory of the long hours from my mind. It was distressing to do all of this and then sadly, it had to be all undone and the property returned to nature afterwards. I hope the land warden up there is enjoying his ISDN 30 !

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Written by Sal_Scout
442 days ago

Did you also know that he met the Governer General and got a Premiers award for his efforts ?

Wear that silver fleur de lis, scout day honor award, with pride !

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Written by davidt
441 days ago

Hey I found a picture of "Young Michael" showing off the Premiers award

http://members.dodo.com.au/~michaeljenkin/projects/scouts/images/myteam.jpg

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Written by Dryzone
442 days ago

We all know Michael is great at IT and shares his time. We all know he was worthy of the Microsoft MVP award. We also all know how much he does, Blah, Blah, Blah ....

did you know he was the executive producer for a South Australian short film ?

That shocked you didn't it!

Did you also know he is a great photographer and has received recognition ?

Bet you didn't know that!

He is worthy of an award here but .. he does not devote his time just to IT.

Well done Michael !

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

Wow, someone knows about my other hobbies !

No secrets around here. thanks for the comments. Keep the voting happening !!! (For the IT work, not the other hobbies)

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Written by MVP_MS_Dude
442 days ago

Hey Michael. Thanks for your shameless tweet. Else I would not have seen this.

I first met michael when he was with Microsoft in NewZealand (Christchurch). Gave an excellent review of SBS 2003 and remote comms.Very helpful and approachable. then I met him again with Microsoft in Singapore and again in Seattle. We met when I lived in NZ but now.... I live in Adelaide not far from him. Weird how things work out. Always a blast to catch up and boy oh boy, Michael has helped me in many a stressful situation.

Michael well deserved the MVP in SBS (What happened there Michael ? Traded MVP with Microsoft for GITCA with Microsoft ?) and I hope he is in the SMB150 for 2012 !

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

Wow, thanks. GITCA is a worthy cause and full of like minded volunteers. I am looking for their names in the SMB150 to also vote for them :)

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Written by mickyj (#21)
442 days ago

Hey everyone, don't forget to look around. There are some very worthy people in this list. Wayne Small, Susan Bradley and Jeff Middleton just to name three examples ! All very worthy people

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Written by markandmichelle
441 days ago

What can I say that hasn't already been said. Michael you are a one in a million and an inspiration to many with your dedication to your work, family and friends. Without doubt one of the best in the field of IT

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Written by mickyj (#21)
441 days ago

Thanks Mark. I appreciate it. Your not to shabby yourself !

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Written by mickyj (#21)
438 days ago

I have been asked, what is it that I do that is specially "SMB". I am the director of Business Technology Partners (BTP). We have grown from 3 to 9 staff in thee years. Our growth is from referals and testimonials, we do not traditionally market. This alone, with our growth, is testament to our quality of work. We work nationally accross Australia. We work with physical, cloud or virtual serveres. We provide SMB software and hardware solutions. I am the head trouble shooter and am almost available around the clock. We pride ourselves on working in the SMB market, getting to know our clients and working with them on their solutions. We give what we feel is the best service in the market, and always try to beat our clients expectations.

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Written by vikkim
436 days ago

One example of Michael's work: I tried for a few months to log into my workplace network from home. Our internal IT was unable to successfully achieve this. I rang Michael (after hours) and he stayed with me on the phone for well over an hour until I had successfully connected. I found Michael incredibly helpful, using plain language with clear instructions and was very patient with me. When he said if I had any problems don't hesitate to call him, I knew he meant it. Top notch service!

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Written by Pete
436 days ago

I see Michael and his Business appears in the latest Australian ARN IT magazine (March 7 2012 pg 16-18). Well done. In three years he has done a lot.

I have used Michael to get me out of trouble plenty of times.

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Written by Cargo_rocks
434 days ago

It is good to see everyone get behind you Michael. You have come a long way since I found you in the newsgroups.

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Written by tram100
421 days ago

good luck.... :) ............ from a fan from GITCA :)

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Written by mickyj (#21)
421 days ago

I have just completed an interview with STEPHEN IBARAKI !

If anyone has the time to read it (It is about general SMB IT)

http://stephenibaraki.com/cips/v0312/michael_jenkin.html

Posted for Canada's Association of IT Professionals

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Written by mickyj (#21)
421 days ago

A big thankyou to the Adelaide DotNet Users group (Adnug)

http://adnugcom.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/vote-for-michael-our-local-gitca-rep-and-apac-chairman/

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Written by mickyj (#21)
420 days ago

Thanks to the GITCA guys for putting my SMB150 nomination into the March World Wide Newsletter http://bit.ly/GWvzAk

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Written by miragusa (#13)
420 days ago

Micky, I have never met you personally, but I look forward to meeting you someday. Your reputation precedes you, and I have heard nothing but the very best things. Kudos on your nomination, and I know I will see your name in SMB150- you have my vote! Best wishes, Michelle

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Written by mickyj (#21)
420 days ago

Thanks Michelle. I have read many of the Bio's on the SMB150 and we are both in very good company. Your training history, skillset and acheivments are impressive. You are a great representative of the Vendor community and you have my vote.

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Written by ryanh
420 days ago

Always providing outstanding service and is always willing to help out when we are in strife.

Michael heads an excellent team providing excellent service - what more could you ask?!

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Written by mickyj (#21)
412 days ago

Thankyou to SMBnation for this Press Release http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9368837.htm

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Written by ryanh
133 days ago

always providing excellent service whenever required.

true life saver

Ryan - ProRealty

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