| Login

Site
Web

My strength is an extensive technical understanding; my passion is learning, doing, and teaching.

Technologist...

Over 50 years of experience with related and interactive technologies
Electrical Power Distribution, electronics, mechanics, control devices
Information technologies, computers, servers, networking

Educator...

Authored instructional lesson plans, manuals, and visual-aids
Performed face-to-face training of groups as large as thirty-five
Certified instructor for the Columbus Division of Fire and vocational training

Project Manager...

Completed multiple software and hardware platform migrations
Major electronic and electrical installation projects
Management of electron-mechanical exhibits and planetarium instrument

Writer-Author...

Essays, blogs, newsletter editor and articles, research papers
Authored strategic plans, project management status reports
Lesson plans, SOPs, training materials, dynamic audio-visual presentations

Microsoft Professional...

Windows software and hardware platforms including Macintosh
Microsoft and Adobe software applications
Programming Skills in C#, Visual Basic, SQL Queries, and DotNetNuke Web Development

Photographer - Videographer...

Proficient in creating demonstrative and documentary style photo and videos
Familiar with studio lighting, sound-recording, utilizing both film and digital equipment
Built and managed professional recording studio

Education...

Life Long Learner
Graduate of of Franklin University, BS in Information Technology
An Ohio State University Senior majoring in photography and cinema

Experience...

Lecturer, Electro-mechanical Technician, Instructor, CET and, Microsoft Certified
Broadcast Engineer, background music tech, two-way commercial radio tech
Firefighter and fire lieutenant , information technology major, Photography and Video

The Ideal Engineer...

"The ideal engineer is a composite. He is not a scientist, he is not a mathematician, he is not a sociologist or a writer; but he may use the knowledge and techniques of any or all of these disciplines in solving engineering problems."
Nathan Dougherty

What Others Say

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the work Charles Legg recently performed for Global Builders Restoration. I was especially impressed with the meticulous detail that he demonstrated on this project. You are definitely a person that can be counted on and trusted to do a thorough job.

Jonathan Schooler, President - Global Builders Restoration - Columbus, Ohio

Mr. Legg’s fee and time were very reasonable and he was always available for consultations. I feel that he is the best consultant there is in Central Ohio and I give him the highest recommendation possible.

Mark Kitrick, Owner - Mark Kitrick Co., L.P.A. - Columbus, Ohio

I want to thank Charles Legg for the excellent repair work he has done for MUZAK over the past two years. His work and pricing have been the best.

Phil Argento, General Manager - MUZAK - Columbus, Ohio

Lt. Charles Legg has moved the Division of Fire into the computer age with a well-developed plan and his ability to systematically move computer stock through a logical sequence of replacement has been a cost savings for the city. The citizens of Columbus are truly blessed to have an officer of his caliber.

Richard Braun, Assistant Fire Chief -Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire - Columbus, Ohio

Charles has bailed me out of many sticky situations over the years. He is consistently the guy I call first to help with my IT work. His expertise is unique in that he has a knack for effectively troubleshooting IT problems.

Rick Allen, Owner - Allen Direct Marketing & Publishing - Bowling Green, Ohio

Charles was the go-to guy for troubleshooting electronic & mechanical exhibits, developing computer controls and audio-visual presentations and designing museum lighting. He implemented emergency procedures and conducted regular staff training.

Chuck O’Connor, Vice President for Exhibits - The Center of Science and Industry, COSI - Columbus, Ohio

Mr. legg’s impeccable attention to detail and willingness to explain things in layman terms are services I did not find in the other competing companies that I interviewed.

Jonathan Schooler, President - Global Builders Restoration - Columbus, Ohio

After Charles left COSI for the fire service, he continued to serve as a valuable consultant on a wide range of electronic, operations and safety issues.

Chuck O’Connor, Vice President for Exhibits - The Center of Science and Industry, COSI - Columbus, Ohio