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IT leader with nearly a decade of experience helping organizations simplify and strengthen their technology environments. As Partner and Director of IT Services at ACT360, Jeffrey oversees the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions for small and mid-sized businesses across Ontario.

From 24/7 support and network management to proactive IT strategy and reporting, Jeffrey leads ACT360’s DEEP MSP program, designed to reduce risk, improve uptime, and align technology with business goals. He also acts as a Virtual CIO for clients, guiding IT budgeting, planning, and vendor management with a hands-on, people-first approach.

Based in Barrie, Jeffrey is dedicated to helping teams work smarter through automation, remote enablement, and ongoing education in IT best practices.

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Fractional CIO vs vCIO vs Full-Time CIO: What’s the Difference?

Fractional CIO vs vCIO vs Full-Time CIO: What’s the Difference? IT LEADERSHIP Th…

An engineer monitoring automation and robotics on a digital interface in a manufacturing facility, representing the industrial systems targeted by ransomware
Ransomware Targets Manufacturers in Canada

Ransomware Targets Manufacturers in Canada CYBERSECURITY Manufacturing isn’t an …

An IT specialist walking through a row of server racks in a data center, representing the infrastructure covered in a disaster recovery test
What Is Disaster Recovery Testing and Why Do Businesses Skip It?

What Is Disaster Recovery Testing and Why Do Businesses Skip It? BUSINESS CONTINUITY A…

IT helpdesk technician wearing a headset providing remote support at a laptop
What Does Co-Managed IT Actually Look Like Day to Day?

What Does Co-Managed IT Actually Look Like Day to Day? CO-MANAGED IT “Co-managed…

A cybersecurity analyst wearing a headset working in a security operations center, monitoring systems for threats
What a Cybersecurity Assessment Actually Covers

What a Cybersecurity Assessment Actually Covers CYBERSECURITY A vulnerability scan and…

Two colleagues discussing which AI tool fits a specific business task on a laptop
AI Automation vs Off-the-Shelf AI Tools: What’s the Difference

What’s the Actual Difference Between AI Automation and Off-the-Shelf AI Tools? An off-…

Two small business owners in aprons working together at a laptop in their retail shop
What Does AI Automation Actually Look Like for a Small Business?

What Does AI Automation Actually Look Like for a Small Business? AI AUTOMATION AI auto…

A businessperson holding out a hand with a floating icon of a personal profile inside a folder secured with a padlock, representing the concept of personal data security under PIPEDA
PIPEDA Compliance for Ontario Businesses

PIPEDA Compliance for Ontario Businesses CYBERSECURITY Most Ontario businesses that co…

Server racks in a data center corridor, representing the backup infrastructure that should be tested on a regular schedule
How Often Should You Test Your Backups?

How Often Should You Test Your Backups? BUSINESS CONTINUITY A green checkmark on last …

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