About KCS...
A brief history...
Keswick Computer Services started trading over 10 years ago when the two Directors realized that there was a gap in the market for the provision of IT services in and around the North of Cumbria. The company grew over the next few years moving from a home office to small established premises in Keswick. Initially, the Partnership concentrated on the construction and repair of domestic desktop units but since then, following a period of sustained growth, has expanded into the provision of commercial Network and IT services.
Keswick Computer Services now employs 12 members of staff. With a great deal of experience dealing with local businesses both large and small, as well as domestic customers, Keswick Computer Services are sure to be able to accommodate your IT and Website needs.
Meet the team
Peter Thurrell - Managing Director
Originally from London and following a few years being a demonstration pilot in the South of France, Peter decided to settle in the Lake District. He started Keswick Computer Services over 10 years ago from his home in Keswick. He has directed the growth of Keswick Computer Services and built a team of highly qualified engineers and web developers. Peter is responsible for the development of new business opportunities and the growth of KCS as a company whilst ensuring all our customers receive the quality of service Keswick Computer Services prides itself on.
Sarah Thurrell BA (Hons) - Director
Following her graduation from Leeds Metropolitan University Sarah gained experience firstly in IT training and then in IT Systems Management with a large chain of hotels becoming solely responsible for the IT function in 9 of their hotels. At Keswick Computer Services Sarah is responsible for the accounts and administration departments as well as being one of our first points of contact for customers on the helpdesk.
Graeme Evans BSc - Technical Manager
Graeme got his first computer in 1994 and took only days to completely break it. It took quite some time to fix, but he has been fixing computers ever since. In 2003 he completed a degree at The University of Sheffield and went straight into IT support. He has supported companies from one computer to a major retailer with around one thousand computers and tens of servers. Now at Keswick Computer Services Graeme is primarily working on contract support and installation of servers, networks and client computers.
Laura Montgomery BA (Hons) - Web & Graphic Designer
After graduating from a HND in Graphic Design, Laura moved from her home in Belfast to England to further her study. Following her graduation on a BA Hons course, and a period as a print-based Graphic Designer in Belfast; she decided to settle in beautiful Lake District to continue her career as a Web Designer with Keswick Computer Services. When not sat in front of a computer-screen, you can find Laura hanging by her finger nails from the side of a cliff.
Keith McWhan - Web Developer
Moving from Scotland to Whitehaven, Keith is the technical side to the Keswick Computer Services web design team. Talented and knowledgeable in various website development scripts and programming languages, Keith has proven himself as an important member in the website department. When not in the office, Keith is kept busy by man's best friend, two of them in fact!
Dominic Clarke - Network Engineer
Dom grew up in Stamford, Lincolnshire and read Classics at McGill and Nottingham. Pursuing his interest in electronics he worked as a professional musician and subsequently specialized in IT support, obtaining an MCSE in 2000. He prefers mountains to other forms of topography and moved to Keswick from somewhere too flat in 2001. Dom's duties at Keswick Computer Services are split evenly between customer callouts and workshop fixes.
Tom Mellodew - General Manager
After leaving college in his home town of Blackpool Tom lived and worked throughout France from Brittany to St Tropez after returning home and a short stint selling holidays he arrived in Keswick in search of the outdoor life. Working in the catering trade and self employment doing corporate events and team building he decided it was time to get a trade. Starting out in the shop at Keswick Computer Services Tom quickly found a permanent position in the workshop helping to build and repair PCs. Gaining his Microsoft MCP MCDST in 2006 Tom now manages the workshop and attempts to manage the rabble that are the Keswick Computer Services engineering team.
Karen White - Shop Assistant
Karen White (known to everyone as Blod) originally from North Wales moved here to Keswick 19 years ago to work in the catering trade as Hotel Manager. 4 years ago she helped out for 2 weeks at Keswick Computer Services while on maternity leave, and she now works part time as shop assistance at Keswick Computer Services.
Clive Green - Shop Assistant
Born and bred in Keswick Clive has always had an interest in computing. After working in different retail environments Clive has found a job that combines his customer service skills with his interest. A keen XBOX 360 player and family man when not at work, Clive can either be found having far too much fun playing Call of Duty on XBOX live or having a kick around playing football with his kids.
Anneliese Woodcock - Accountant
With superior knowledge in tea drinking and chocolate eating, Anneliese is a dab-hand with numbers. Living the jet-setter's lifestyle, Anneliese has visited more countries around the world than you've had hot dinners.
Vince Peet - Purchasing
An important member of the Keswick Computer Services team who keeps the retail stock and daily cash-flow running smoothly, Vince obviously has a natural ability with money, as when he is not hard at work in the main Keswick Computer Services offices, Vince can be found playing poker both on and off line.
Jordan Noblet - Computer Engineer
Jordan decided to join Keswick Computer Services after an extended stop in the Lake District during his travels around the world from his homeland Down Under. When not working his IT magic, Jordan is showing Vince how to really play Poker!
