Integratorpro evolved over a number of years, beginning as a small custom A/V business that served local clientele in Cincinnati.  After a brief merger with another company, I resigned my position as President and sold my shares of the corporation to pursue other interests. Several years went by in which I gained networking skills and certifications (Cisco CCNP and Microsoft MCSE) working for others, during which time I began investigating the possibilites of establishing an online presence.   At the same time it seemed reasonable to put my experience in writing. Hence, the book "Integrating the Smart Home & its Owner," and more recently "Wiring for User-Friendly Smarthomes & Security."  Other activities arose, including a long-distance consulting business from my other site www.HomeAutomationConsulting.com. I currently work from my home located in a suburb just north of Cincinnati, Ohio.  Depending on how you measure things, I have about 15 - 20 years of experience in residential A/V and Automation.   I now firmly believe that the most sophisticated home automation systems are those that are done by hobbyists.  All you need do is spend a reasonable amount of time on some of the user forums to figure that out. The dedicated end-user is going to be far more enthusiastic about the possibilites, and willing to dig as deeper, than any paid company.   My mission, therefore, is to spread the word about how exciting and fun the world of automated home design can be - without spending a fortune. contact

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