Meet the Leadership Team
You will notice from our bios that not only is our team highly technical with all kinds of certifications and IT expertise, but also each individual has unique hobbies and interests. This makes us truly diverse, as we value different perspectives which allow us to collaborate and problem-solve together. All of our technicians hold certifications from CompTIA and Microsoft and deliver IT solutions with impeccable service.
Derek Veillon
President, Managing Partner
As a Technology Leader & Entrepreneur for over 20 years, Derek has a true passion for technology innovation. As President, he delivers technical thought leadership to spearhead overall business development activities including expanding existing and new business opportunities. Derek ensures IT infrastructure is maintained and successfully executed for our clients. His expertise is in nurturing and forging strategic partnerships, casting vision, driving product and service innovation, streamlining operations, and advancing small business operations. Prior to founding IT ArchiTeks, he also worked for Perot Systems as an Exchange Administrator. In addition, Derek served in the United States Army as a Medical Technician/Systems Administrator and was Honorably Discharged in 1999.
Education & Certifications:
University of Maryland, Computer Science | Austin Peay State University, Computer Science
Where You’ll Find Him on PTO:
You’ll find Derek working on his golf game, spending time in the outdoors while he hunts and fishes, and watching his daughter compete in Equestrian shows.
Favorite Movie:
Top Gun / Full Metal Jacket
LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekveillon/
President, Managing Partner
Bryan Jallo
COO, Managing Partner
With over 20 years in IT and Operations, Bryan is responsible for spearheading the day-to-day business operations including Sales, Purchasing, Accounting, and Human Resources. In addition, he partners with Derek, our President, to plan and deploy strategic initiatives and drive revenue. Bryan excels at managing our daily IT operations encompassing the Service Desk to Tier 3 Engineers, planning, and implementing projects with cross-functional teams and clients. He also serves as a virtual CIO for existing clients and manages their day-to-day operations for all IT infrastructure. Prior to joining our team, he served a variety of Fortune 500 companies including Perot Systems, CBRE, and JCPenney – and also served in the United States Army.
Education & Certifications:
Collin County Community College | Network Fundamentals
Where You’ll Find Him on PTO:
Bryan is an avid gamer, Netflix Amazon Prime movie junkie, and loves spending time with his dogs, Sarge and Zoe.
Education & Certifications:
Collin County Community College | Network Fundamentals
Where You’ll Find Him on PTO:
Bryan is an avid gamer, Netflix Amazon Prime movie junkie, and loves spending time with his dogs, Sarge and Zoe.
Favorite Movie: Zombieland / Battleship
LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-jallo-a26b7b78/
COO, Managing Partner
David Bachelder
Chief Technology Officer
David works diligently every day to oversee the configuration and daily operation of our computer systems. He has been in the IT world since 2014, and has served in a variety of roles including level I service desk support to system administration. In addition, he has worked in IT Project Management for several years, so brings the perfect blend of technology and project management skills to the team.
Education & Certifications:
Microsoft Azure Administrator | CompTIA Server+, CompTIA A+, MTA: Windows Server Administration, MTA | Security Fundamentals | Linux Essentials
Where You’ll Find Him on PTO:
He enjoys camping, playing basketball, and spending time with his family.
Favorite Movie:
Toss-up between Pitch Black and Black Knight
Chief Technology Officer
Marcus Trachier
Cyber Security Officer
With a passion for business and technology, Marcus is also highly skilled in cybersecurity operations and risk management. He has been with the team for over four years now and has made a significant impact in this time, as he earned his A+ certification and various certifications in cybersecurity. His business savvy combined with this technical knowledge base has enabled the company to grow considerably. Marcus has a wide variety of experience in PSA Systems, RMM Systems, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, Compliance (HIPAA), Cybersecurity, IT Documentation, Reporting and Analytics, Accounting/Finance, Sales and Marketing, Hardware, Software, and Networking.
Education & Certifications:
BS Marketing – University of Texas at Dallas, 2012 | CompTIA A+ Certified |Microsoft AZ-900 Certified
Where You’ll Find Him on PTO:
Marcus loves spending time with his family, especially spending time with his son playing basketball, tennis, golf or whatever games they come up with. You may also find them enjoying the dog park with their dog, Lily.
LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-trachier/
Cyber Security Officer
Melanie Padron
Business Development Manager
Melanie has over 25+ years of experience as a Sales & Marketing leader, with an emphasis in cybersecurity and SaaS. In her current role as Business Development Manager for IT ArchiTeks, she leverages her solid technical experience, industry connections and relationships to strengthen strategic partnerships, expand business opportunities, identify potential partners, and increase revenue. In her previous role at WaterStreet Company, she enjoyed a successful 20-year journey there, as she was not only a Sales & Marketing Manager, but also a Corporate Training Manager. One of her greatest accomplishments during that season with WaterStreet was driving a campaign in the Southeastern U.S. where she drove adoption of policy, and claims administration system (SaaS) and services; her efforts resulted in $2M in additional annual revenue.
Melanie is a dynamic leader and a connector of people, with a passion for winning and nurturing high-profile accounts. Her superpowers include client success, strategic planning, training, relationship marketing, and business development.
Business Development Manager
Justin King
Creative Director
As an expert in web design and development, graphic design, and all things creative – Justin is our in-house Creative Director who also oversees our project management function for the company. Since 2001, he has served a variety of major brands including Lacoste, Swiss Army, Rimowa, and Tumi with their print campaigns and collateral creation. Justin has also produced digital signage and interactive point-of-sale displays for Fortune 500 brands such as Mercedes, Foot Locker, and Marriott.
Education:
Associate in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Dallas
Where You’ll Find Him on PTO:
Justin recently took up playing the guitar and recording music, so you might find him creating his next record label! He’s also a husband and father, so enjoys spending time with his family. As an artist, you may also find him drawing and painting.
Favorite Movie:
Back to the Future
