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Hi, I’m Garth Ronkko. I’m an IT professional based in Underwood, Queensland, with over two decades of experience spanning system administration, IT project delivery, and creative 3D and game design. I enjoy solving complex tech problems, building reliable IT environments, and helping teams get the most out of their digital tools. I have hands-on experience with server deployments, network infrastructure, DX, and 3D animation projects. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and delivering practical solutions that blend tech and design.…Hi, I’m Garth Ronkko. I’m an IT professional based in Underwood, Queensland, with over two decades of experience spanning system administration, IT project delivery, and creative 3D and game design. I enjoy solving complex tech problems, building reliable IT environments, and helping teams get the most out of their digital tools. I have hands-on experience with server deployments, network infrastructure, DX, and 3D animation projects. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and delivering practical solutions that blend tech and design.

Garth Adam Ronkko

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Art Director, 3D Animator, 3D Designer, +7

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Hi, I’m Garth Ronkko. I’m an IT professional based in Underwood, Queensland, with over two decades of experience spanning system administration, IT project delivery, and creative 3D and game design. I enjoy solving complex tech problems, building reliable IT environments, and helping teams get the most out of their digital tools. I have hands-on experience with server deployments, network infrastructure, DX, and 3D animation projects. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and delivering practical solutions that blend tech and design.…Hi, I’m Garth Ronkko. I’m an IT professional based in Underwood, Queensland, with over two decades of experience spanning system administration, IT project delivery, and creative 3D and game design. I enjoy solving complex tech problems, building reliable IT environments, and helping teams get the most out of their digital tools. I have hands-on experience with server deployments, network infrastructure, DX, and 3D animation projects. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and delivering practical solutions that blend tech and design.

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Brisbane, Australia

Hi, I’m Garth Ronkko. I’m an IT professional based in Underwood, Queensland, with over two decades of experience spanning system administration, IT project delivery, and creative 3D and game design. I enjoy solving complex tech problems, building reliable IT environments, and helping teams get the most out of their digital tools.

I have hands-on experience with server deployments, network infrastructure, DX, and 3D animation projects. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and delivering practical solutions that blend tech and design.

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Work Experience

Managing Director at welbot IT

January 1, 2011 - Present

Running a small IT services business; installing servers, configuring Active Directory and Exchange; setting up network printers and peripherals; deploying desktop PCs in home and domain environments; procurement and sale of IT goods.

Senior Engineer at The Dr Group

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

On-site and in-house technicians delivering server/workstation setups, troubleshooting, AV installations, and refurbishing ex-rental computers. Data recovery in partnership with Seagate; development and maintenance of WDS PXE installations; progress reporting and OHS compliance; parts catalogued via Access SQL; improved FIFO workflows; customer and supplier communications.

Technical Officer at Brisbane School of Distance Education

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

Provided IT support to staff and remote students; managed AD and Exchange users; network printer scripting and login scripts; backup/maintenance of five servers across multi-building campus; produced technical documentation; asset tracking; R&D to improve service efficiency.

Lead Technician at Immaculate Computer Technology

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Managed on-site and in-house technicians; built desktop PCs; server installations; POS and network setup; stock management; warranty processing; general duties.

Desktop Engineer at Ambit – CDM – Telstra – NAB

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Rolled out XP PCs and servers across National Australia Bank branches in Queensland; installation and testing of PCs and servers; auditing of old equipment.

Network Technician at After Dark Technology

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Installations of SOE onto desktops, servers, and laptops; rollout of new PCs; hardware installs and fixes; network troubleshooting from small to large PC environments; worked with Citrix, Linux, Windows Server 2003, Cisco, Exchange, Windows XP/98; produced technical documents.

Team Leader at 4D & IT Project Support

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Led rollout projects; liaised with headquarters; installed new PCs in various environments; managed rolls and other technical duties including maintaining networks.

Senior Technician at Brisbane Mobile Computer Repairs

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

On-site computer and network repairs and upgrades; banking duties; training of new staff; creation of tutorial documents; stock management.

Art Director/Lead Artist at REQUISITION

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Created 3D models, textures, and animations; managed art team; developed schedules and documents.

Web Designer at IHUG

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

Created and edited news content; administration of files for download.

Web Designer at NIFTY IT

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003

Creation and support of websites.

Web Developer at INTERNET COMMERCIAL CONNECTIONS

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Development and support of websites.

Network Technician at REMEDEE BUSINESS SYSTEMS

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Various network administration duties and network maintenance (software and hardware).

Community Manager at Polycount

January 1, 2000 - Present

Administration of IRC and Discord servers; management of 5000+ users; assisting with account issues; posting content that interests the community; running of competitions.

Information Management Officer at Optus

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Management of national and international line outages for corporate customers; communication with technicians and customers to keep them updated with progress; handover of unresolved jobs to night shift teams; documenting and reporting to senior staff of problematic lines.

Web Designer/Editor at IHUG

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

Posting news; administration of files for download.

3D Artist/Animator at SUPERIOR PRODUCTION

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Creation of 3D animations and related visuals.

3D Artist/Animator at MEDIA ODYSSEY

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Animation of 3D models for children’s TV show The Shapies.

3D Artist/Animator at CHANGELING PRODUCTION

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Creation of 3D models and animations; rendered animation used by CSIRO for conferences worldwide.

3D Artist at KROME STUDIOS

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003

Creation of 3D models and texture assets for PC & PlayStation 2 games; work on titles such as Championship Surfer, Sunny Garcia Surfing and Ty the Tasmanian Tiger.