Brian Mathew

50 articles published

About Brian Mathew

Brian Mathew is the founder and lead technician at Computer Technicians, a Melbourne-based IT support and repair service that has been serving homes and small businesses across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula for over 15 years.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. His active technical certifications include CompTIA A+ (Certified), Apple Certified Technician, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). He also holds Microsoft certification and has maintained continuous professional development across hardware, networking, and systems disciplines throughout his career.
In day-to-day practice, Brian works directly with residential clients and small business owners to diagnose and resolve computer hardware faults, connectivity issues, and system performance problems. His work covers Mac and PC hardware repair — including logic board diagnostics, screen and battery replacement, and liquid damage assessment — alongside NBN and Wi-Fi network troubleshooting, malware detection and removal, data recovery, and new system setup and migration. He works across the full range of current devices, from Apple Silicon MacBooks and M-series iMacs to Windows laptops and desktops, and provides ongoing IT support for small businesses across Melbourne.
Computer Technicians has earned a 5-star rating across more than 620 independent customer reviews on Google, ProductReview, and Word of Mouth, and has received the Word of Mouth Service Award for three consecutive years — reflecting a consistent record of honest advice and reliable outcomes for clients.
Brian writes the Computer Technicians blog, where he publishes practical guides on hardware repair decisions, network troubleshooting, and technology buying guidance for home users and small business operators across Melbourne. His articles are written to help non-technical readers understand their options clearly — including when professional help is needed and when it isn't.

Credentials

BEng Computer Science and Engineering
MBA, University of Strathclyde, Scotland
CompTIA A+ Certified — [Verify at verify.comptia.org]
Apple Certified Technician
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Microsoft Certified

Business

Founder & Senior IT Consultant, Computer Technicians
15+ years serving Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula
620+ independent reviews | 5-star rated on Google, ProductReview & Word of Mouth
Word of Mouth Service Award — three consecutive years