About

Hi, I'm Steve Garvey, owner/director of Artifact.  Artifact is an Irish IT consultancy business specialising in the supply, installation, configuration, and support of a wide range of IT hardware and software for schools.

I genuinely strive to provide the most honest, friendly, and professional service possible. My three key guiding principles in business are:

1. Integrity - act with honesty and be professionally accountable
2. Quality - deliver work that is of the highest standard
3. Partnership - build open and successful partnerships with customers

I'm a DIT and Trinity College Dublin Electronic Engineering graduate with almost 24 years' experience in the IT industry having worked in some of Ireland's largest IT companies in the following roles:

• Network Systems Engineer: - Network design, installation, maintenance and support.
• IT Trainer: - Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+ and A+, MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist), EDCL, PC Builder, PC Troubleshoot & Repair
• Network Consultant: - Wide area network (WAN) pre-sales consultancy.

I've achieved the following IT industry certifications and accreditations:

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA A+
• Microsoft Small Business Specialist
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
• MOS Master Instructor (MMI)
• ECDL Certified Training Professional (CTP)
• European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
• Microsoft Registered Partner
• CompTIA Professional Member
• HP Business Partner
• Fortinet Advocate Integrator Parter
• Ruckus Networks "Big Dogs" Partner

My goal is to provide the services and solutions that are best for your school, not my bottom line.