Our Linux, Unix and Network Consultants

Wind Serve, LLC was formed in 2002 with the goal of providing quality web development, Linux consulting and web development services to its customers. Since then, we've expanded our range of services to include Search Engine Optimization and network consulting.

We are made up of a small group of IT consultants dedicated to finding the right solutions for our customers.

Our Epworth, Georgia location places us in the Tri-State area of North Georgia, East Tennessee, and Western North Carolina. Our offices are a short drive from Blue Ridge, Georgia; Ellijay, Georgia; Blairsville, Georgia; and Cleveland, Tennessee.

Matt Rideout, Sysadmin, Linux Consultant

Matt founded Wind Serve, LLC. He is involved in all aspects of the company, from web development, to network and Linux consulting. Matt lives in the Blue Ridge area of North Georgia.

For the past nine years, he has worked as the systems administrator for MCC Life, an insurance brokerage located in Tampa, Florida. He has also worked on the University of South Florida's SOFTICE Linux Virtualization project, where he helped USF leverage Linux virtualization to develop cost-effective and scalable computer networking labs. He runs a technology blog at GeekProjects.org, where he discusses Linux Systems Administration, MySQL, FreeBSD and networking topics.

Matt holds the following degrees and certifications:

• BSIT (Bachelor of Science, Information Technology), University of South Florida
• AS Degree in Computer Network Engineering Technology, Polk Community College
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• CompTIA Linux+ Certified Professional
• MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional, Windows 2000 Server)
• CNA (Certified Novell Administrator, NetWare 5.1)
• CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional
• CompTIA A+ Certified Service Technician

Matt brings 11 years of web development experience, and 9 years of network administration, and Linux system administration experience to Wind Serve, LLC.

Paige Rideout, Designer, Copywriter

An award-winning copywriter with over 15 years of experience under her belt, Paige Rideout brings her fresh ideas to the table for copywriting and design consultation.

Paige is also Wind Serve’s on-call desktop support consultant. She lives in the Blue Ridge area of North Georgia.