If you are in the AV, Electronics or Electrical industry you have probably seen us on a site somewhere. We get around! We provide programming and technical help for many large and small companies.
When people find us they often say, "where have you been, there has been so many times that we have needed a business like yours. We'll be calling you again!"
You will also see us in the larger homes programming high end automation systems such as AMX and Crestron.
Geoff Vanstan: Managing director/Senior programmer. (Jeffro)
Geoff Started working life in 1983 in the Electricity industry where he stayed for 10 years. After receiving a golden handshake, he went to Uni and built and ran PA systems.
After finishing a degree in IT, he worked as a database manager for a bulk mail house, then a technical manager in a sign company, AMX technical/programming support (AV Technology), as an Electronic design Engineer at a geophysical instruments company (Auslog) before forming Control Gadgets in 2001.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of IT, Certificate of technology (Electrical engineering)
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Adam Banks: Production Manager/Senior programmer (Banksy)
Adam is a diligent generation-Xer who has shown unrelenting dedication to Control Gadgets over the years. His dedication to getting the job done has helped build the reputation of Control Gadgets. Adam is quick to pick up new technology and has become a team leader for Control Gadgets.
Adam has worked in electronic repair departments and as a computer system builder.
QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate 4 electronics mechanic, Crestron CAIP
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Brad Allen: Graphic designer/Programmer (Big Brain Brad, Mr Sax, Brad-o)
Brad added a whole new dimension to Control Gadgets. The other technical staff have an engineering brain and as such focus more on how things work than how things feel and look. Brad’s background in graphic design and multi media has taken Control Gadgets to new heights. Brad is very experienced with AMX.
Brad is the Sax player in the local Gold Coast band Madison Kat
QUALIFICATIONS: B.multimedia and GD IT
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Adam Wibaux: Programmer (WiiB-o, Adam too, The Adam with hair)
When we met Adam he really impressed us with his knowledge, dedication and attention to detail. When you see a good worker you try to steal him and it took me over 6 months to talk him into it. He wouldn’t come across because of his dedication to his existing employer, which impressed me even more.
Adam has picked up what we do very quickly and has become a very valuable member of the Control Gadgets team.
QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate 4 electronics mechanic communications
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Shaun (babyface) Helsen: Programmer (Shaun-o) (babyface-o)
We acquired Shaun after the company that he worked for collapsed. Shaun was an experienced programmer before coming to Control Gadgets and has become a valuable member of the team. Shaun has worked for Harvey Norman and AV Central.
Shaun is one of those guys who puts a lot of effort into a problem and really thinks things through.
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor IT/Bachelor.Sc
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Debbie Richardson: Admin/accounts (DD, Deb, Deba, Deb-o)
Debbie spent the first part of her life working as a hairdresser. Working in many salons she has seen many management styles and personalities. Debbie works from a home/office and generally works on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and when her son allows (1pm-3pm afternoon naps) or after 8pm. Don’t be surprised if when you ring you hear a child in the background.
Deb generates and sends invoices, statements and manages the accounts. Expect a phone call if you have an overdue account! She will also hassle you for purchase orders and payment advices if she can’t work out which invoices you have paid.
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The factory: Where it all happens!
Unit 4/33 Dominions Rd ASHMORE. "The factory" is where we do all our preparation work and not always manned.
If you are coming to visit us it's best to call first. We are just behind Ashmore bowling alley. We have a few working demos for people to look at.
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