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.
Senior 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.
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 Festa received his Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Sacred Heart University. With over twenty years of experience, his titles have ranged from being a technician to a network engineer, all the way through the ranks of management into his current director position. He currently leads a team in the professional services department, providing excellent customer service with all of Impact’s projects.
Chess Lee
Director of Client Services
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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.
Supervisors
Joseph Gabinelli
Tier 3 Lead
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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.
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.
Tier-3 Network Engineers
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.
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.
Ryan Reed
Security Engineer
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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.
Tier-2 Technicians
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.
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.
Jakob Snow
Tier 2 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.
Paul Briones
Tier 2 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.
Mark Eslick
Tier 2 Helpdesk Technician
Chicago, IL
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Mark has been passionate about technology since he got his first computer at age five, and that curiosity has only grown over the years. He loves diving into everything from computers to electric vehicles and enjoys helping others solve tech challenges. Outside of work, Mark is always up for an adventure, whether it’s chasing tornadoes or catching a concert. He’s all about the energy, whether it’s in the clouds or on stage.
Tier-1 Technicians
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.
Jacob Aviles
Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician
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When Jacob isn’t at work, you can find him working on computers and building virtual machines or experimenting with other devices like his firewall at home. Outside of the computer world, Jacob likes to spend his time playing video games and enjoys hanging out with family and friends.
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.
Andrew Zinko
Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician
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We’re still figuring Andrew out!
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.
Patrick Lula
Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician
New York, NY
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Patrick can typically found learning or enjoying his time around computers. When you catch him away from one, you can find him snowboarding, modifying his car, playing tennis, or traveling.
Daniel Gorski
Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician
New York, NY
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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.
Dean Boock
Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician
South Africa
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From high school, Dean dove straight into the IT world, driven by curiosity and a passion for technology and how things work. His inquisitive nature has fuelled his growth and expertise in the field. Outside of work, he can be found playing video games and supporting local bands.
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.
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.
Joseph McNelis
Software Developer
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With B.S. and M.S. degrees in cybersecurity, Joe is putting his extensive education to use throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring constant improvements to various systems & software programs. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding and tinkering with broken gadgets to see how he can fix them.
Business / Office Administration
Kathryn Kenny
Compliance Analyst – Tier 2
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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
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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.
Erika Leavy
Business Operations Manager
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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!
Ann Battaglia
Bookkeeper
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We’re still figuring Ann 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.
Kaila Pagan
Office Assistant
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We’re still figuring Kaila out!