Joel Levy

Background

About Joel Levy

My diverse experience results in a well rounded professional as a geologist and software training expert and consultant. After receiving a MS in Geology from Lehigh in 1978, I spent 10+ years as a professional geologist with Exxon working in Production, Exploration, Operations, and Training, including working on the Mobile Bay Project that led to the discovery of 3 TCF of gas. After getting my first “386” PC in the late 80's, my strong personal interest and desire for understanding led to my vast knowledge of software including DOS, Word Perfect, and Lotus and then Windows and MS Office. Coupled with my passion for teaching (which started with being a Teaching Assistant while working on my Masters in '76), I taught computer applications (DOS, Word Perfect, Lotus, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) at a local community college in the early 90's and then started my business, PC Applications (computer training and consulting) in 1995. I have been providing Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher) training and consulting services to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and town and county governments ever since. Although I teach and consult all of the Office applications at all levels, I have particular expertise with Excel and Access. My strong math and analytical skills have allowed me to understand the nature of relational database design, VBA programming, and overall concepts of data analysis and Database Administration. I have designed many applications using MS Access; interfaced Access with data systems for analytical/reporting purposes, especially Excel. My strengths are being able to assimilate information, understand a problem, and come up with a solution using software applications.