offthegridit IT Consulting
offthegridit is an IT consulting company headquartered in San Jose, California. We support the latest information technology as well as legacy systems including Mac, PC, & Linux networks.
Expert networking
Expert Mac repair
Expert Mac MacOS consulting
Expert Mac OS X consulting
Expert PC repair and consulting
Expert Linux systems administration
Low voltage, access control, & video security systems integration
Expert wiring/cabling of ethernet & fiber networks
Telephone/VOIP & Legacy systems integration
Data Recovery
Expert E-Mail Support on any platform
Cybersecurity
Website Security
History
We have been servicing Silicon Valley, nationwide, and the Bay Area since 2012. Our previous IT consulting firm started in 1999 in San Jose, CA performing computer and network consulting as well as reselling Cisco gear. The offthegridit lineage supporting computers traces back to 1988 in San Jose, CA.
Partners
While we have always offered neutral unbiased opinions on technology purchases we have partnered with many hardware and software vendors to give you some of the best in class solutions and integration:
Hardware
SnapOne/SnapAV
- Control4
- Sony, Samsung, LG
- Ring
- A/V gear distributor
- Ubiquiti Networks
- Sonos
Savant Authorized Dealer
Ubiquiti Networks
- UniFi experts
LTS Security
- Video Surveillance
- Access control
- (HikVision OEM)
Verkada
- Video Surveillance
- Access control
Dell Partner
- Expert hardware repairs for servers, RAID, networking
HP
- Expert hardware repairs for servers, RAID, networking
- Previously certified on Compaq/HP Servers
- GPU Clusters
- CPU Clusters
- Supporting Apple hardware since 1999
- Previous member of the Apple Consultants Network
Software
Microsoft Partner
- Microsoft Partner since 1996
Malwarebytes
- Antivirus
- Endpoint Control for centralized monitoring
Bitdefender
- Antivirus
- Supporting Apple software since 1999
- Previous member of the Apple Consultants Network
Intuit
- Intuit Quickbooks Advisor
Cloud
Amazon AWS
- Virtualize servers, VMs
Microsoft Azure
- Virtualize servers, VMs
Acronis
- Data backups
Going off the grid
We aim to be your trusted advisor both off and on grid. offthegridit has been an advocate of open source hardware and software to educate and innovate. While being a great way to inspire, open source also opens the doors to the democratization of new technologies and the power to level the playing field for smaller innovators.
While we do constantly adapt and stay current with the latest technology, the principles we employ are focused on helping people and saving the planet. We advocate and practice the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle.
- Security for computer networks
- Computer repair and IT maintenance
- Network design & architecture
- Servers, cloud, virtual machines (VMs)
- Apple OS X (MacOS), Microsoft Windows, and Linux systems integration
- Open Source software and hardware
- Video surveillance & security systems
- We have been servicing clients in California since the .com days.
- Our expertise is in networking and systems integration.
- Data recovery even from failed systems
Home & Business
We do service enterprises, SMB, SOHO, small business, and homes in the Bay Area and nationwide.
Website Security
While our focus is not on website design we are experts at recovering websites that have been hacked such as WordPress web sites. Our security experts can help to get your site back online and identify threats for continued protection.
- We have worked with every major web hosting provider
- GoDaddy, Bluehost, Inmotion, Siteground, and many more
- Expert file system, database, malware, plugin support
What you can expect
- Prompt, professional service
- Expert advice
The technician that comes to visit you will be experienced and may have certifications in Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, Checkpoint, and security technologies. All of our consultants are experienced professionals honoring our a strict code of conduct.
Our clients:
We respect the privacy of our clients therefore, while we do not divulge our entire client list some of our clients include:
small businesses
police officers
churches
homes
accountants
bookkeepers
online businesses
transportation companies
realtors
CEOs
marketing professionals
architects
startups
Quizno’s Sandwiches
structural engineers
preschools
Target
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Verizon
AT&T
hackers
software developers
creatives
compliance officers
Comcast
datacenters
retail stores
senior centers
congregations
Round Table Pizza
mechanical engineers
music studios
innovation centers
finance professionals
accountants
bookkeepers
mid sized businesses
telco operators
MSPs
(Managed Service Providers)
operations managers
video producers
security staff
construction companies
roofing companies
doctors
dentist’s offices
lawyers
Subway Sandwiches
We strive to provide a valuable service to our community and remain committed to professionalism and providing you with the best service possible.
IT Forensics & Cybersecurity
While we do provide Cybersecurity and IT security related consulting services, there are times when you should consider contacting law enforcement first. In addition, we do not offer offensive hacking techniques or services.
We can assist you with security assessments, defensive techniques, 3rd party verification, forensics, data recovery, and best practices.
IT Consultant Profile
- With over 35 years of information technology industry experience, Michael Bolanos brings to you a vast amount of technical acumen from a broad range of industries in Silicon Valley and the United States.
Michael Bolanos enjoys being an innovator and a appreciates spending time with family and close friends.
IT Management Style
Having the backing of management is important for an IT organization. Many IT organizations get a bad rap because of inexperienced and careless IT staff. When people come to us they know they have a trusted advisor.
There is no blaming or passing the buck here. I focus on solutions, efficiency, and effectiveness. I work to align our business with our client’s management to provide strategic advantages.
- Keeping all critical systems running 24/7
- Saving clients money
- Being proactive and creating win-win relationships
- Do not criticize, condemn, or complain
- Always maintain respect for individuals and their privacy
Industry certifications for Michael Bolanos:
MCSE
(Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
CCNA
(Cisco Certified Network Associate)
ACTC
(Apple Certified Technical Coordinator)
CCSA
(Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator)
ASE
(Accredited Systems Engineer)
CNE
(Certfied Netware Engineer)
We love what we do
We love what we do, we love helping people. We love to be organized, and pay attention to detail. We love picky customers. We love customers who are tired of amateurs and want to work with professionals. But most of all we love our jobs.