Joe Presto is the founder of Desktop Guerrillas. He also serves as Chief Technology Officer for HarborCrest International, providing strategic advice, counsel and cloud computing services to the firm.
In 2004, Mr. Presto ventured out of the corporate realm and his job at IBM Global Services to start Desktop Guerrillas. His goal was to fill the niche between the "geek" home service organizations and the larger consulting firms. With half a dozen certifications under his belt, and an industry-leading remote support system, he was soon acting as a virtual IT department for many leading businesses in the Fairfield County area.
Mr. Presto's prior experience includes eight years at IBM. As part of IBM's "Universal Management Infrastructure" core architecture team, he developed an automated management system for the corporation's global customer set. He also worked in the network security and web hosting divisions, and forged partnerships with industry leaders for VPN, co-location, and online gaming infrastructure offerings.
Along with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Presto holds multiple certifications and is a member of the Connecticut Technology Council.