Central Alberta Web Development, Inc.

We specialize in Website Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Management Systems (CMS), E-Commerce Shopping Carts and Advanced Web 2.0 Technologies in Red Deer district. 


ABOUT US

Our founder, Nancy Pollreis, who has her degree in Computer Science, Masters in Business Administration and over 25 years of experience consulting in applying technology to the marketing and operational business processes in both Canada and the U.S., is committed to helping small businesses enhance their market reach through the application of technology - in particular the internet. Her knowledge, experience and passion for technology and business led her in 2007 to create a company that is partnered with some of the world’s best technologists, business personalities, graphic artists and creative minds - all people she’s known and worked with for over 25 years. 

Let her and her team help you understand the importance and power of using online internet technologies to help promote and build operational efficiency into your business.  Let her and her team advance your online presence to a degree that far exceeds your competition with a much larger and more focused reach into your targeted markets.  Let her and her team teach you to overcome the fear of the internet and to instead harness the power of it on behalf of your business. 



OUR COMMITMENT

A Website is the most critical piece to any marketing strategy.  Today's statistics clearly show that over 80% of all homes and businesses use the internet to locate products and services.  Yellow pages, radio ads and newspapers ads are simply no longer the primary means to getting marketing attention - a website is.  
 
Our commitment to our clients is in becoming their partners in internet technology - guiding them through the ever evolving maze of new and emerging website technologies and possibilities.  We use our knowledge, education, research, training and experience along with our tried and true methods to make their website one that has:

  • meaningful graphical impact, 
  • a clear message as to who they are and what their products/services are,
  • clean, simple navigation,
  • the technical capacity to be extended as the company grows and new functions are required,
  • all elements necessary to be found by search engines, and
  • an easy to learn and access Content Management System (CMS) for making quick changes to content on their own when necessary. 
     

MEDIA RECOGNITION
 
Red Deer Express news story on Central Alberta Web Development, Inc. 
Red Deer Chamber of Commerce Profiled Business of the Month
 

OUR TEAM


NANCY POLLREIS - Founder and Principal Consultant


Nancy Pollreis, the founder of Central Alberta Web Development, Inc., has always had a fascination for Marketing, Sales, Organizational Infrastructure and Technology.  Throughout her career as a business/technology consultant, she has frequently enjoyed the challenge of applying new technologies to enhance business functions and to increase their efficiencies. 

She assists the company in technology consulting, project management, marketing and sales, graphic arts, web design and development, technical and creative writing, multi media production, print design, custom programming, photo editing and technical support.

She lives in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

NANCY POLLREIS - Founder and Principal Consultant

GARY POLLREIS - Chief Technical Architect and Lead Programmer

Gary Pollreis has engaged in technology for well over 30 years.  Throughout his career as a technical architect, chief scientist and lead programmer he has often led various project teams in applying various architectures, paradigms and new technologies to business information systems. 

He assists the company in technology consulting, technical management, technical research, programming and technical support.

His experience in technology includes: network-centric computing, object-oriented architectures, distributed applications, Internet based technologies and service-oriented architectures with Web Services, .Net technologies, Windows smart clients, web browsers and web services with capabilities to communicate with server based Exchange using .Net remoting, remote events and web services, Visual Studio, C#, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Remote Desktop, SQL Server and MSMQ, as well as J2EE architecture using Java Server Pages, Servlets, Java Mail and Java Database Connectivity.

He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

GARY POLLREIS - Chief Technical Architect and Lead Programmer

MIKE PARSONS - Senior Technical Architect and Programmer

Mike Parsons has engaged in technology for well over 30 years.  Throughout his career as a technical architect, application architect and lead programmer he has often led various project teams in appling various architectures, paradigms and new technologies to business information systems. 

He assists the company in technology consulting, technical management, technical research, programming and technical support.

His experience in technology includes: application architecture, technical architecture, and database design. Michael has worked extensively with Microsoft SQL Server as well as Oracle, Sybase SQL, Microsoft Access and DB2 databases. Michael has deep experience performing all DBA functions including database system usage, integrity, disaster recovery plans, performance tuning and data mining. He also has broad experience in application development and designing front-end reports using Microsoft .NET technologies, Microsoft Access, C#, Visual Basic, MS Office Suite , as well as Crystal Reports, Java, and PowerBuilder.

He lives in Chicago, Illinois.

MIKE PARSONS - Senior Technical Architect and Programmer

CHERYL SOMMER - Chief Analyst and Network Architect

Cheryl Sommer has engaged in technology for well over 25 years.  Throughout her career as a technical architect, network architect and lead analyst she has often led various project teams in performing analysis and design of very complex functionality into easy to understand logical models and designs.  She has also done the same with network archtectures. 

She assists the company in technology consulting, technical management, technical research, and extensive anaylsis and design work.

Her experience in technology includes: network-centric computing, object-oriented architectures, distributed applications, Internet based technologies and service-oriented architectures with Web Services, as well as .Net technologies.

She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

CHERYL SOMMER - Chief Analyst and Network Architect

ED BIELIK - Chief Database Analyst and Administrator


Ed Bielik has engaged in technology for well over 32 years.  Throughout his career as a technical architect, database architect and lead database administrator, he  has often led various project teams in performing analysis and design of very complex information repositories into easy to understand logical data models and database designs. 

He assists the company in technology consulting, technical management, technical research, and extensive database anaylsis, design and administation.

His experience in technology includes: network-centric computing, object-oriented architectures, distributed applications, Internet based technologies and service-oriented architectures with Web Services, as well as architecture definition, data modeling, functional analysis, testing, and implementation phases of the systems integration life cycle. His primary experience and major technical strengths are in the areas of data modeling, database design, systems application design, systems development, and database/application performance tuning.

He lives in Los Angeles, California.

ED BIELIK - Chief Database Analyst and Administrator

TERRY NOEL - Web Designer/Developer

Terry Noel started developing websites in 1999, when he was only eleven years old. With love for creativity and development as his only motivation, he went on to produce websites that gathered millions of page views. Now with a Multimedia Web Design College certificate under his belt, Terry aims to assist others in their creative endeavors using his extensive knowledge in HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and his understanding in web trends and standards.

More so, Terry loves to draw and animate his own cartoon series, and is most critical in spectrum of colors, to ensure they are pleasing to the human eye.

He lives in Red Deer, Alberta.

TERRY NOEL - Web Designer/Developer

HEATHER LYNCH - Web Designer/Developer

Heather Lynch was born and raised in Liverpool, England.  She has a constant creative passion for art and design. Her recent Multimedia design course achievements has accelerated her interest particularly in web and print design and development. Her 'eye' for detail along with her knowledge in the Adobe Creative Suite has enabled her to successfully assist others in effective visual communications. She loves painting and a good cup of tea.

She lives in Red Deer, Alberta.

HEATHER LYNCH - Web Designer/Developer

BRANDON BOLIN - Web Designer/Developer

Brandon Bolin is fluent in web technologies, Flash programming, Adobe Web Design CS3, as well as extensive Content Management System products.  He does web design, web development, website testing, CMS training and multi-media production including both still and motion photography and editing.  Brandon also has the knowledge and experience to assist with logo design, search engine optimization, e-commerce implementations, and various print design projects for brochures, ad designs, vehicle signage and tradeshow booth design.

Brandon has a great eye for artistic flair and is reliable in all he does. 

He lives in Red Deer, Alberta.

BRANDON BOLIN - Web Designer/Developer

RICHARD FEHR - Network Support & Web Programming

Richard Fehr is our network and operating system support person.  He assists with 3rd party software installations and testing, e-mail issues, network problems, computer repairs, computer configuration concerns and any other technical challenge imposed on a small business work environment. His technology experience includes: MS-DOS, All Versions of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe CS3 including: Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash, scripting languages, PHP, MYSQL, JAVA SCRIPT, ACTION SCRIPTING, Accounting software, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, Data Recovery, Data Backup Solutions, Virus, Spyware, Malware, Phishing, and Trojan Prevention/Removal, FTP, BIT TORRENT, VNC REMOTE ACCESS, REMOTE DESKTOP, FIREWALL/ROUTER SETUPS, A+, PC setup, Custom PC building and installation and peripheral installation and configurations.

He lives in Red Deer, Alberta.

RICHARD FEHR - Network Support & Web Programming

ROB GILGAN - Web Designer/Developer

Rob Gilgan has been building web sites since 1994. He's done it all - hand coding, WYSIWYG, CSS and has settled into an independent studio focused on creating attractive, clean, fast-loading internet presence for a diverse stable of clients. An accomplished professional writer and photographer, he will create your site from scratch or rework your content into the message you specify. His client service ranges from site creation and maintenance, to designing turnkey sites for owners to easily maintain. Your internet presence is a personal statement and you deserve a custom solution.

He lives in Red Deer, Alberta.

ROB GILGAN - Web Designer/Developer