THE IMPACT TEAM

Professional, Personable, Dedicated, Customer-Oriented & Dependable — The Impact team works hard behind the scenes to keep your IT systems up and running.

Upper Management 

Neil Holme

Founder + CEO

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Neil Holme received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Salford University in Salford England. After graduating, Neil spent several years building and commissioning power generation systems in the UK, Eastern Europe, Africa, and South-East Asia.
In 1996 Neil accepted an opportunity to come to the United States to work for a systems integrator on a business process re-engineering project. After six years Neil identified an underserved market in IT support for small to medium-size businesses and started Impact Business Technology.

Jim Zinko

VP- Systems Engineering

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Jim Zinko has a decade of experience building and maintaining computers and computer networks. Currently, Jim is the Service Quality Supervisor at Impact Business Technology where he plays a crucial role supporting Impact BT’s service delivery including customer satisfaction, documentation, and recordkeeping.

Jeff Festa

Director of Professional Services

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Jeff is a personable network engineer who loves solving problems. Customer service is what he thrives on and satisfying customers is what he enjoys.

Lower Management

Chess Lee

Process Support Lead

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With 7 years of experience at Impact, Chess brings a wide variety of skills to his supervisory responsibilities. From his personal touch to his technical skills, he works hard to maintain a team-like structure to provide the very best service to the client. When he is not at work, you can find him working on some sort of vehicle, fishing, or looking for new experiences.

Oscar Cruz

Tier 2 Lead

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Driven by tech resolutions and customer satisfaction, Oscar is a resourceful IT professional. Outside of work, he is a dedicated husband and a father proudly serving his country as part of the armed forces since 2015.

Michael Rojas

Tier 1 Lead

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Michael has over 11 years of customer service experience with knowledge of Datto backup and recovery solutions. He is deeply fascinated by the advancement in the technology world and is always looking to learn new technologies.

Outside of work Michael likes to spend time with his family and enjoys hobbies such as soccer, exercising and playing video games.

Michael Castellucci

Tier 1 Lead

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Michael has spent his entire career providing exceptional customer service & finds great joy in helping resolve customer issues. Patience and determination are his strong suits. Outside of work, Mike is a dedicated husband and a father of two amazing children.

Business / Office Administration

Erika Leavy

Business Operations Analyst

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Erika has joined the Impact team as our newest Business Operations Analyst. She is excited to help improve our operational efficiency and discover all the ways she can positively impact the company. When she is not working, Erika enjoys spending time with her family, learning something new, playing video games, or doing anything creative! 

Janette Lamoureaux

Bookkeeper

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We’re still figuring Janette out!

Kameron Holness

Marketing Coordinator

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In early 2021, Kameron joined the Impact Team as the very first Marketing Coordinator. With her Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing, she works diligently to expand and strengthen Impact BT’s customer base and online presence.

Andrew Zinko

Backoffice Technician 

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We’re still figuring Andrew out!

Kathryn Kenny

Compliance Analyst

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Kathryn graduated from Iona College’s cybersecurity course at the end of 2021 and joined the Impact team a short time after. Most of her time is spent at the computer, whether it be for work, creating digital art, or playing games.

Benjamin Barnstien

Process Support Analyst

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Ben is a compassionate individual and is always looking to learn something new. Whenever Ben is not working with anything related to tech, you can often find him in the kitchen cooking new foods, spending time with family, or playing board games with his friends.

Kyle Troy

Process Support Analyst

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Kyle has been passionate about technology from a very young age. He enjoys spending time researching current and past advancements in the field. His weekends are typically filled with adventures to historical sites, library visits, and spending time with his dog, Louis.

Andersen Neblett

Process Support Technician

Learn more about Andersen

Andersen graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a degree in Cybersecurity in 2023. Shortly after, he acquired his CompTIA Security+ certification. In his spare time he likes to work on his art, specializing in architectural drawings with pen and ink.

Tier-3 Technicians

Anthony Gadoci

Network Engineer

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Anthony graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and joined the ImpactBT team in 2013. Anthony worked hard and acquired the position as a Network Engineer. Between assisting the Helpdesk and working on Project’s, he enjoys spending time with his wife and rescued furry family.

Joseph Gabinelli

Network Engineer

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Joe is a WatchGuard firewall certified technician, Datto backup specialist,  and has 20 plus years of customer service experience, and 15 years of Helpdesk support experience. In his spare time, Joe’s hobbies include fishing, football, cooking, video games, and audiobooks.

Brian Moker

Network Engineer

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Brian is driven by a desire to assist people and improve their lives, as well as a long-standing love for computers and electronics. His passion for technology comes from tinkering with computers with his grandfather in the 90’s.

Eddy Batista

Network Engineer

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Eddy always strives to keep evolving in both his professional and personal life. He believes growing and improving are the keys to his success. In his free time, you can find Eddy enjoying sports, traveling, games, movies, and spending time with family & friends.

Tier-2 Technicians

Michael Manoni

Tier 2 Helpdesk Technician

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Michael has spent nearly all of his professional career in customer service supporting PCs, Macs, and industry-standard AV equipment in both corporate and retail environments. He enjoys tinkering and repairing devices from full desktops to his Apple Watch. When not in the office, Michael enjoys the simple things. He brews a good cup of coffee and cooks a mean Bolognese. His other passions include playing guitar, singing, weight-lifting, pro audio, BBQ, and camping.

Marvin Espinal

Tier 2 Helpdesk Technician

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Marvin is a tinkerer at heart, he enjoys breaking things down or taking them apart to see how they work. Marvin also likes to build and constuct things. His workshop at home is where most of his inventions are born. He is a huge fan of motorcycles as well, riding and working on them.

Pietro Fernandez

Onboarding Specialist

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When it comes to customer service, Pietro goes above and beyond to provide the best support for any client. Pietro is always looking at the latest trends and innovations within the tech world to improve his learning and skills. Outside of work, you might find him playing video games with his friends, watching TV with his partner, or reading comic books.

Tier-1 Technicians

Jakob Snow

Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Jakob is passionate about computers whether it’s building, fixing, or playing on them. He likes to play multiplayer games with friends. He also enjoys exploring the nature around him through hiking and exploring.

Daniel Gorski

Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

New York, NY

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Daniel grew up in his father’s auto repair shop fixing engines and building computers, becoming a serial dilettante in all things tech. He has developed a strong troubleshooting methodology focused on meaningful success and communication, honed through more than a decade of experience in customer service, tech support, and repairing anything from industrial machinery to computer electronics. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his family (both people and furry), keep his hands busy with sculpture, and crack open some infosec training like hackthebox.

Ryan Reed

Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

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A lifetime of enjoyment helping others has led Ryan to his current position at Impact where he is able to employ his passion for customer service. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys weight training, hiking, playing video games, and traveling.

Joseph Dowgiallo

Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

Greenwich, CT

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Joseph is an out-of-the-box thinker with a passion for networking and all things tech. When he is not practicing new technologies in his home lab, you’ll usually find him hiking trails with his two dogs or binge-watching his favorite shows. With a mind for security and a desire to help others, he enjoys tackling both simple and complex problems.

Paul Briones

Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Paul is a licensed electrician with a deep passion for technology, now embracing a new chapter in the tech world. When he’s not exploring the latest in IT, he loves playing soccer, gaming, and spending time with his wife and young child as they travel the world, all while perfecting his new dad joke repertoire.

Rion-Mark McLaren Jr

Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Rion is a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a Bachelors in Software and a Masters in Cyber Security. With a love for all things tech, Rion jumps at the opportunity to mess with something new and is always trying to learn new things. If he’s not working, he’s researching something new for a coding project, writing a new character for Dungeons and Dragons, or analyzing a new music album.

Mo Alam

Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

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With many years of experience in excellent customer service, Mo has a real passion for helping people. His technical aptitude and hunger for knowledge keeps him on his toes, learning new technologies thoroughly and quickly. Outside of work, you can find him at the gym, on a hiking trail, or watering his plants.

Anthony Andriolas

Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

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Anthony is passionate about helping people and has dedicated many years to delivering exceptional customer service. In his free time, he stays updated with the latest tech news, enjoys outdoor activities, and loves spicy foods.

Development Team

Rod Bastedo

DevOps Manager

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Rod has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and diverse
entrepreneurial and professional experience.  He previously ran his own wholesale distribution business and brings 12 years of professional software development experience including support, implementation, and integration. In his free time, Rod enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Trevor Anderson

Software Developer

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Trevor is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in Computer Science, ambitious to bring his Software Development skills to the Impact team. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching and playing sports, playing video games, and working on personal projects.