About Bradley
A creator’s heart, with an IT professional’s know-how. I help small businesses, community groups and non-profits get technology right, so you can focus on the people and purpose behind your work.
From corporate IT to creative work
For nearly three decades I designed, maintained and managed large, complex systems in corporate IT. It taught me what makes technology reliable, secure and easy to live with.
Along the way, the part of the work I loved most was always the creative part: designing, building, and helping people share something they care about. That has grown into web design, photography, podcast and video production, and training, which together are what I now do full time.
Why I started Ascendant Bits
Settling in Niagara, I met a community of people running small businesses, groups and causes. Many were putting all their energy into the people they serve, which left their own websites outdated, hard to find, or missing altogether.
If someone with my technical background found the digital world confusing, how overwhelming must it be for someone whose real focus is their customers, members or community? That question became Ascendant Bits Creative Digital.
What clients say
Bradley makes tech easy. His knowledge includes web development, setting up an online shop, audio-visual set-ups for online podcasts & live streaming, photography, setting up your tech and so much more.
Kathy Upper, Spiritual Niagara
When our website experienced issues and became increasingly difficult to manage internally, Bradley came highly recommended and quickly proved why. He was responsive, empathetic, and transparent throughout the process, clearly explaining the issues and solutions. We appreciated his affordable approach and felt confident we were in good hands throughout.
Katherine “Kat” Dodge, St. Catharines Downtown Association
I was thoroughly impressed with the final outcome but wanted feedback after the site launch from the general public. The response was overwhelmingly and entirely positive. […] I also wanted a logo incorporated. The end result, from my very rough sketch of an idea, far and away surpassed my expectations. He took my pencil drawing to another level, and brought it to life.
His warm personality and high level of expertise altered this relatively stressful project to a very enjoyable one. He is a multi-faceted and highly talented digital designer and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Nancy Kelly, The Lotus and The Bear
How I work
Plain language, no jargon and no hard sell. Practical, affordable systems that you own, without being locked into expensive tools. And I teach as well as build, so you decide how much to do yourself.
Let’s connect
If you would like technology to feel clear and supportive instead of stressful, let us talk. You can read more about my IT background on LinkedIn.
