Friendly tech help • house calls • remote support • small business

About GoldHat Consulting

GoldHat Consulting provides practical, professional technology help for people and small businesses in and around Bluefield, Virginia.

The goal is boring confidence: your tech works, and you know how to keep it that way.
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Local service • clear communication

What you can expect

  • Plain language. No jargon required.
  • Clear steps. We explain what we’re doing and why.
  • No scare tactics. You’ll never be pressured.
  • Documentation. A short checklist so it stays fixed.

How we keep things safe

  • We minimize access to personal data.
  • We recommend backups before risky changes.
  • We avoid storing passwords.
  • We keep intake data limited to scheduling and service delivery.
Who you’re calling

About Leo

I’m David “Leo” Sylvester, a Quality Engineer and automation-focused software professional based in Bluefield, VA (24605). I’ve spent decades making technology reliable, secure, and easier to use.

  • Background: QA / SDET, DevOps, automation, and software development.
  • Approach: practical fixes first, then automation so the problem doesn’t keep coming back.
  • Style: plain-English explanations, written checklists, and respect for your time.

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The standard

What “GoldHat” means

GoldHat is my name for a higher bar of quality and security: building and maintaining systems so they’re stable, testable, and safer over time.

  • Security-first habits
  • Automation to reduce repeat problems
  • Documented steps so you’re not stuck

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