I work alongside your team to take the complexity, cost, and risk out of managing IT. Maybe you have one IT person keeping the lights on, an MSP you're not sure is delivering, or no IT support at all. I backstop your team, handle the big decisions, and make sure nothing important falls through the cracks.
Most companies are either paying for licenses nobody is using, or under-licensed and at risk during a software audit. Both cost money. I keep your licensing right-sized and audit-ready at all times.
Internet, cellular, ERP, SaaS, and other software contracts renewing at bad rates with nobody reviewing them. One missed renewal costs more than a year of IT guidance.
Default M365 settings aren't secure settings. Most businesses don't know what they're missing — or which vendors to trust to fix it.
Your IT person is great at keeping things running day to day. But vendor negotiations, complex projects, security decisions, and strategic planning are a full-time job on their own.
Most owners and managers don't get clear IT updates — just reassurances. You shouldn't need a computer science degree to understand your IT risks and what they'll cost you if ignored.
On-premise servers and legacy ERP systems are expensive to maintain, harder to secure, and holding your business back. Most owners know they need to modernize — they just don't know where to start or who to trust.
A flat monthly engagement covers everything below. No surprise invoices, no hourly billing, no scope creep.
I meet weekly with your IT team and regularly with owners and management — going through ongoing projects, upcoming renewals, IT risks, and anything that needs a senior decision. I handle the vendor communications, planning documents, and escalations so everyone stays informed and nothing falls through the cracks.
CSP licensing saves you around 10% off retail Microsoft pricing. I also keep a close eye on your licenses — eliminating ones nobody is using, and making sure you're never under-licensed and exposed during a software audit. I review your full M365 setup, identify gaps, and guide you to the right solutions and vendors.
I track every IT contract — internet, cellular, ERP, software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, and any other technology services you're paying for. Nothing auto-renews without a review. Whether you want me to advise you or get on the phone and negotiate directly with vendors on your behalf — I make sure you're not paying more than you should for anything.
I assess your security posture and help you choose the right vendors for EDR, backup, and spam filtering — based on your size, budget, and risk. Unbiased advice, no products to sell.
I meet directly with owners and senior management on a regular basis — in plain English. No IT jargon. I explain your current IT risks, what they mean for your business, and give clear guidance on how to address them so you can make confident, informed decisions.
Most businesses don't realize Microsoft doesn't fully back up your M365 data — email, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive can all be lost or encrypted in a ransomware attack. I assess your exposure, explain your real risk in plain English, and guide you to the right immutable backup solution so your data can always be recovered — no matter what happens.
Still running on-premise servers or a legacy ERP system? I help you understand your options, evaluate the right cloud solutions, and plan a migration that makes sense for your business — on your timeline and budget. No overselling, no unnecessary complexity. Just honest advice on when to move, what to move to, and how to do it right.
Quarterly IT roadmap reviews presented to ownership in plain English. What's coming, what it will cost, and why it matters — so technology decisions and budgets are proactive, not reactive. No more surprise IT expenses.
I've spent 35 years in IT — but I'm not your typical IT guy.
I built and ran my own IT consulting company for 30 years before selling it five years ago. Along the way I served as IT Director for a billion-dollar industrial construction company and led IT teams and projects across North America — so I understand the construction world, enterprise complexity, and small business realities from the inside.
For 14 years I was also a volunteer firefighter. It teaches you to stay calm when things go sideways and make the right call under pressure — the same mindset I bring to every client.
When I'm not handling IT, you'll find me on two wheels — I ride my Harley south to Phoenix every winter, chasing warmer weather and twisty back roads. These days I'm based in Kelowna on Okanagan Lake, where I surf and paddleboard whenever the water's calling.
I started IT Light because I believe businesses deserve straight answers and senior-level guidance — without the corporate runaround or the jargon. After 35 years, I've earned the right to keep things simple.
I meet regularly with owners and senior management — not just your IT team. You'll always know your IT risks, what they mean for your business, and exactly what to do about them. No acronyms, no jargon, no making you feel like you should have asked a different question.
Most growing businesses have one IT person doing their best — but there's a ceiling to what one person can handle alone. I backstop your team, manage the complex stuff they can't tackle, and give ownership the senior IT voice they've never had.
One IT person, an MSP, or no IT at all — I slot in above the day-to-day, handle what's beyond their scope, and make sure ownership always has a senior voice to turn to.
No account managers. No rotating helpdesk staff. The same experienced person, every week, who knows your business.
Everything is included in the engagement. You know exactly what you're paying and exactly what you're getting.
CSP licensing savings, caught contract renewals, and eliminated overpayments frequently offset a meaningful portion of the monthly engagement.
We'll talk about your business, your current IT setup, and what's keeping you up at night — just the two of us. Plain English, no pitch, about 30 minutes.
I take a look at your Microsoft licensing, contracts, and IT risks — and show you exactly what I found and what it's costing you. Even if you don't hire me, you'll walk away knowing more.
One flat monthly fee. Weekly meetings start, contracts get tracked, risks get managed. Cancel anytime with notice — I earn the relationship every month.
No pitch, no pressure. A plain-English conversation about what you're dealing with and whether I can help.