Apple Certifications

Is Your IT Team Certified?

Certifications are available for most Apple technologies and skill levels from business workers to IT professionals, developers, technology trainers, and system architects.

Performance Under Pressure

Is Your Jamf Pro Server Ready?

Has your Jamf Pro server gone though many different Jamf Pro Administrators? Do you have a complete understanding of exactly how your Jamf Pro sever is configured? Let HCS preform a health check on your Jamf Pro Server.

HCS Apps are compatible with Mac computers with Apple silicon

At WWDC 2020, Apple announced they will be using the ARM chips for future Macs. While testing the new chip and coming OS, HCS apps are compatible with Apple silicon.

Establish your first Mac deployment

HCS Technology Group will help you implement a proof of concept (POC) efficiently and aligned with best practices for easily deploying Mac in your organization.

Chief Strategy Officer

Sam has spent the last decade building the Connecticut branch of The HCS Technology Group. Involved almost since its inception, Sam participates in all aspects of business development, operations and, client relations. Developing personal relationships with clients as well as vendors has created an environment of collaboration, innovation, and results.

Experience is what has shaped Sam’s ability to comprehend issues at their core and work with clients to provide long lasting solutions. With a strong background in training, Sam has used those skills to assist customers in not only building their infrastructure, but to explain the process in a clear and concise manner. Taking on projects from the beginning phases of discovery and seeing them through to testing and acquisition is done with pride. Having an understanding of the hardware, software and, most importantly, the people involved allows for a more holistic approach to technology.

Sam also hosts a weekly podcast called Command Control Power.  There he shares stories about client interactions, interviews vendors and colleagues, and shares collective knowledge along with his fellow members of the Apple Consultants Network.

Professional Experience - Highlighted Projects Include:

Columbia University: Successfully developed and deployed iPad/iPhone Mobility solutions, focusing specifically on Mobile Device Management (MDM), Mobile Application Management (MAM) and Mobile Content Management (MCM). Worked directly with Columbia Business School staff to implement iOS devices as a core part of their executive training program.

Building Conservation Associates: Responsible for handling multi-platform environment for architectural conservation firm based in NYC. This included security, training, hardware/software maintenance, and network & server management.

Apple: One of a small group of Apple Certified Trainers throughout the United States working directly with Apple to deliver a new wave of mobility courses focusing on iOS devices in business.

Jamf: Sam is a Jamf Pro Trainer and travels the country teaching courseware by Jamf to assist other technicians in becoming certified in the product.  He is also a Jamf JumpStart Integrator, assisting organizations in implementing Jamf Pro into their environments.

Certifications

Course Development and Published Works

  • Peachpit Learn By Video Series:
    • Command Line Administration for OS X
    • Fundamentals of Profile Manager
    • Profile Manager with Apple Deployment
    • Imaging on OS X
    • Lifecycle Management for OS X
  • CompTIA: Apple OS X Mountain Lion Directory Services Exam
  • OS X 301 Directory Services: Mountain Lion OS X 10.8

Professional Associations

  • Apple Consultants Network
  • Filemaker Business Alliance

Education

University of Connecticut – Bachelor of Arts, Storrs, CT 1992 – 1996

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Trusted by organizations worldwide
PepsiCo
Cigna
Apple Computer
Bose
Morgan Stanley
Barnes & Noble
The American Red Cross
Company

HCS Technology Group

Over 35 years of experience helping you achieve your service objectives with Apple devices and technology.

Innovative IT Solutions

Our capabilities and solutions include:

Strategy and Analytics
Technology Architecture
Engineering Services
Pre-emptive Maintenance
Break/Fix Support
Education
Large-Scale Deployments
Hosting
Managed Services

Leadership

Craig Cohen

President & CEO

Adam Karneboge

CTO & Senior Systems Engineer

Keith Mitnick

COO & Senior Systems Engineer

Samuel Valencia

Chief Strategy Officer

Sam Garcia

Senior Systems Engineer/ HCS of CT.

Partners

Mosyle

Mosyle

With Mosyle’s MSP program, HCS Tech Group offers MDM-related services to customers so HCS Tech Group can manage your endpoints and ensure your Apple devices are running smoothly. This will facilitate learning and how technology is used in your business, as well as lower your operational expenditure and time.

Jamf

Jamf

As a managed service provider, HCS Tech Group offers strategic value to a subset of the market by identifying, securing and managing your Jamf Pro needs. A partnership with Jamf means bridging the gap between us as a method to help even more organizations succeed with Apple.

Services

IT Solutions For All Your Needs

Handling every aspect of your computer network, from needs assessment and planning to installation, administration and training.

Business

Whether your business system consists of a single workstation or a comprehensive, high-speed, multi-station network with servers, HCS can help.

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Business

Education

HCS Technology Group provides Apple Professional Services for educational institution for K -12 As well as higher education.

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Education

Consumer

We can help you move forward in the home as new technology emerges and will benefit you by bringing you increased productivity, efficiency, creativity, and fun.

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Consumer

Mobility

If you are considering the deployment of a large number of iPad, iPhone and/or iPod Touch devices, you want to work with experienced Mobile Technical Coordinators like those found at HCS Technology Group.

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Mobility
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