MainstayManagement Staff
Our staff our fully committed to the Mainstays mission of offering the highest quality service to our clients.
Leading the way are our management staff, listed below.
Ryan Barton - Lead Network Consultant / Director of Business Development
About:
Ryan is the founder of MainstayI.T. Group, and lead network technician. He works closely with Jeremy and Scott to ensure that clients receive the highest level of services and support.
Experience:
Ryan has been in the computer consulting industry for many years and founded the company that became MainstayIT group in 2002. He has provided I.T. support for numerous industries and currently works with Mainstays clients recommending optimal solutions and managing the Mainstaytechnicians.
Hobbies:
Motorcycle riding, recording music, reading, business, friends and family
Jeremy Abbott - Senior Network Engineer
About:
A Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Jeremy is an extremely skilled network technician and is the team’s resident server, VPN, and security expert. He is in charge of all partnerships at Mainstayas well as heading up the network engineering division.
Experience:
Jeremy has been supporting numerous clients in the New England area for the last 8+ years. He is experienced in deploying a wide variety of products and supporting numerous industries.
Hobbies:
Spending time with his family, riding motorcycles, playing bass, and playing Xbox
Scott Byers - Senior Software Developer
About:
Scott is the head of Mainstays development division for websites, database, and RichClient custom applications. His years of experience, unwavering commitment to quality, and dedication to Mainstays clients make him an integral part of the Mainstayteam. Scott's programming proficiencies include SQL, mySQL, C#, .NET framework, PHP, Photoshop, Apache, Linux, Microsoft networks, and more.
Experience:
Scott’s programming projects have included developing controller software for the million dollar Compaq Proliant ML770 servers, developing steering gear calibration software for TRW Koyo, developing luminescent bulb calibration software used by large corporations, and developing numerous websites and custom software applications and solutions
Hobbies:
FraggedNation.com, working out, Aiki Kempo karate, taking care of his pit bulls, good wine, friends and family
Eric Shanley - Network Technician
About:
Eric is part of the Network Support team here at Mainstay Eric uses his extensive knowledge of computers and networks to provide support for the computers, printers, and servers for medium and large sized networks.
Experience:
Eric is a Microsoft Certified Professional who has been working full-time as a computer consultant for last 4 years. He is experienced in providing support for numerous industries including medical practices, county facilities, municipalities, financial offices and more.
Hobbies:
Playing guitar, watching The Office, Boston Red Sox, giving to the local community
Melissa Abbott - Office Manager
About:
You’ll hear Melissa’s voice on the phone at Mainstay and she interfaces with clients for the purposes of scheduling, ordering, billing, and all other office needs
Experience:
Melissa has been working in the I.T. industry for a number of years and is very skilled at making sure clients get taken care of quickly and effectively.
Hobbies:
Flute playing, preseving nature, specifically wolves, crafts and spending time with family
Melissa Byers - Graphics Design
About:
Melissa is the company's principal graphic designer. She graduated from the University of NH in 2003 with a B.A. in Business Technology, and is currently working on a second degree in the graphic arts. Her business management experience and creative approach to design helps her effectively translate our client's services, values and goals into dynamic, professional branding materials.
Experience:
Her portfolio is diverse, comprised of logos, business cards and letterhead, postcards, brochures, signs, t-shirts, menus and print collateral. She also designs personal products such as custom note cards, social cards, postcard mailers and invitations. She designs primarily in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS3, but also works with PowerPoint to translate her designs to professional corporate sales and marketing presentations.
Hobbies:
Reading, Thai kickboxing and kettlebell training, playing with her dogs and shopping for shoes.
