Our Staff
Alex
In 1982 Alex was introduced to computers at John Curtin High School in Fremantle WA, using a mainframe connected to remote terminals via the phone line, which was cutting edge technology at the time. Shortly afterwards he received a Commodore 64 and began experimenting with BASIC programming. After traveling in India, Europe and around Australia he settled on the North Coast and landed a job at The Northern Rivers Echo newspaper doing design and layout. This was his introduction to the Mac. In 1996 he founded PowerMax Computers Lismore as an associate of the then main store in Mullumbimby, which later closed.
Alex is our Chief Technician, co-ordinating Apple Warranty repair work, and is our networking expert. Alex holds Apple Certified Macintosh Technician and Technical Co-ordinator qualifications from Apple.
In his spare time Alex is half of MachineCodex, a small software development company that's had great success with Mac and iPad applications Neutrino, Dateline and Tafl.
Amelia
Born locally and raised as part of the Rainbow Regions second generation of alternative lifestylers, Amelia's first computer was a Mac Colour Classic with a tiny 9" screen. After several years traveling in Europe she returned to Australia and secured a job with a traveling physical theatre company Circus Monoxide. Here she began learning the fine art of admin, management and book keeping.
After restoring a 1962 International truck and exploring the East Coast of Australia, in 2004 she joined PowerMax Computers with an IT Traineeship. She believes passionately in the value of training and has provided over 1000 hours of one-on-one lessons to PowerMax customers, as well as establishing the monthly workshop we run. Her other roles in the business include manager, finance officer, customer service supervisor and human resource co-ordinator. In her spare time Amelia loves renovating her home, bushwalking, taking photographs and training at Roller Derby.
Rohan
Growing up in Bentley with a mother who taught computer skills means that Rohan was ahead of the pack when he came to study IT at high school. He joined PowerMax Computers in 2007 after a week of work experience, having impressed the boss with his technical ability and friendly personality. He completed Certificate III in IT, and then has gone on to gain the qualifications of Apple Help Desk and Apple Certified Technician. He is currently studying for Apple Server Essentials, and keenly follows technology blogs to keep us all informed of new developments. In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with his friends.
Dean
Dean grew up in Melbourne, and was interested in technology from an early age - he pulled apart the VCR at 6 years old. More importantly, he put it back together again.
He moved to the Northern Rivers and in 2005 started his own business Complete IT (formerly AppleCore Solutions) as a mobile consultant for Mac and PC. He has written a reference book Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts which is very useful for those wanting to learn more shortcuts.
After many years as an associate Dean has joined our team and brings a wide range of skills including Apple Help Desk qualifications. Dean is great at discussing technology with people of different competencies. He has taught Mac workshops "Mac for Absolute Beginners" and "Mac the Next Step" at TAFE and will be involved with training at PowerMax in the future. In his spare time Dean continues to run his own business and he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies and roller blading.