Meet Teknovate team
President
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Sales
Vice President of Technology
Professional Services Manager
Office Manager
Marketing Associate
Business Consultant
Service Desk Engineer
Intern
As President and a partner at Teknovate, Jason provides strategic leadership and direction, drawing on a career that began in the copier and print industry and progressed into management and executive roles. He focuses on guiding the company’s growth while ensuring businesses have access to secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions. Jason places strong emphasis on cybersecurity as a critical investment, recognizing that while it may not directly generate revenue, it is essential in protecting the long-term stability of a business. He is particularly driven by the opportunity to support small businesses, helping them better understand their options and gain access to the level of protection typically reserved for larger organizations. Through his experience, he has developed a leadership approach shaped by a range of influences, combining both successful and challenging perspectives to continuously evolve. Outside of his work at Teknovate, he enjoys traveling internationally.
As Vice President of Operations and a partner at Teknovate, Bruce brings over 30 years of local business experience, with a focus on aligning technology solutions with practical business outcomes. He approaches client conversations with a strategic mindset, positioning services in a way that allows businesses to reach their own conclusions, building trust and making decisions more effective. He emphasizes cybersecurity as a form of risk mitigation, helping clients understand costs, risks, and options in a clear and straightforward way. Bruce enjoys working with data and financial models, using a numbers-driven approach to help businesses stay on track and reach their goals. Through his experience, he has learned that reallocating resources effectively can often deliver more value than simply investing in new equipment. Outside of work, he enjoys fantasy football and aspires to travel to Italy.
As Founder and Vice President of Sales at Teknovate, Spencer oversees the company’s growth, including marketing strategy and revenue development. With a background in business technology and experience as a sales representative, he brings a strong understanding of how to align solutions with client needs. He emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity, recognizing that neglecting it can have serious consequences for a business. Spencer approaches sales from a value-driven perspective, focusing on the benefits solutions provide rather than simply the products themselves. He finds the greatest fulfillment in the people he has mentored, taking pride in the careers he has helped develop along the way. Through his experience, he has learned the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and strong work ethic in achieving long-term success. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active, golfing, and riding motorcycles, and looks forward to taking an Alaskan cruise.
As Vice President of Technology and a partner at Teknovate, Mike leads the development and delivery of technology solutions across the organization. With a background in IT, business management, and document management processes, he brings a strategic approach to supporting and scaling client environments. He emphasizes the importance of staying secure, recognizing that strong cybersecurity and endpoint protection are essential to reliable operations. Mike is particularly driven by the protection aspect of his work, ensuring clients feel confident that their systems are secure and supported. Through his experience, he has learned that consistent follow-up is key to building strong relationships and driving long-term growth. In his free time, he coaches high school football and uses Hudl to stay connected to the game.
Leading professional services at Teknovate, Andrew focuses on the design and implementation of technology solutions across client environments. Working closely with both the sales team and clients, he helps deliver solutions spanning VoIP, network infrastructure, Microsoft 365, and workflow systems. With a background in hands-on engineering, he brings a practical and solution-oriented approach to every project, ensuring systems are both effective and reliable. He emphasizes the importance of treating IT and cybersecurity as proactive investments, recognizing that a strong foundation and clear visibility can prevent many common challenges. Andrew is driven by the opportunity to transform complex systems into streamlined solutions that improve how businesses operate each day. Through his experience, he has learned that successful solutions must not only be technically sound, but also aligned with how clients actually work. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active, playing music, and spending time with friends.
Jaclyn is the Office Manager at Teknovate Consulting Partners, where she oversees finance, human resources, and administrative operations. With extensive experience across these areas, she helps keep the business running smoothly while ensuring everything stays organized and on track behind the scenes. She emphasizes the importance of taking a proactive approach, especially when it comes to cybersecurity, as waiting until something goes wrong can often lead to more complex and costly issues. Jaclyn enjoys helping remove the stress from clients by bringing structure and organization to their operations, allowing them to focus on their business with confidence. Through her experience, she has learned that staying organized and thinking a step ahead can prevent many problems before they arise. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Kaitlyn serves as a Marketing Associate at Teknovate, where she focuses on communicating the company’s services in a clear and engaging way. With a background in both information technology and marketing, she specializes in translating complex concepts into something more approachable for businesses. She has learned that effective solutions are not only technically strong, but also clearly communicated and aligned with how people work. Kaitlyn enjoys helping businesses better understand their technology and the role it plays in daily operations, while encouraging a proactive approach through simple practices like regular updates and cybersecurity awareness. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with family.
Jay has spent over 16 years in business development and account management, working closely with clients to improve their operations through technology and IT solutions. At Teknovate, he focuses on finding, managing, and growing relationships, making sure clients are getting real value while identifying opportunities to expand services where it makes sense. He believes businesses shouldn’t wait until something goes wrong to think about IT or cybersecurity, but instead take a proactive approach by putting the right systems and protections in place early to save time, money, and risk. What he enjoys most is building long-term relationships and being someone his clients can rely on, not just to solve a single issue, but to understand their business over time and help guide better decisions as they grow. His approach has been shaped by learning to listen first, allowing him to better understand each client’s goals and deliver solutions that are thoughtful rather than one-size-fits-all. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active, spending time with family and friends, and values meeting new people and keeping life well balanced.
Michael is a Service Desk Engineer with a background in cybersecurity who enjoys helping clients solve technical challenges while keeping their technology environments secure. One of the biggest security risks he sees is employees leaving written passwords near their workstations, a simple habit that can create major vulnerabilities and put organizations at unnecessary risk. What Michael enjoys most about his role is seeing the direct impact of his work and knowing he has helped someone overcome a problem or get back to business quickly. He believes that because technology is constantly evolving, it is important to stay current, continue learning, and adapt to new developments in the industry. His passion for technology and problem-solving helps him provide dependable support while building strong relationships with the people he assists. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time gaming, golfing, and watching football.
Daniel’s interest in technology began through computer science classes and a summer shadow program, including a visit to Lockheed Martin. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity from Keiser University and is now pursuing industry certifications and an MBA in Technology Management. As an intern at Teknovate, Daniel works with the Professional Services, Service Desk, and Account Management teams. This experience has helped him better understand client support, project planning, managed IT services, and the importance of communication and collaboration. Outside of work, he serves as captain of Keiser University’s Jacksonville Esports team and enjoys tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Catan, and Warhammer.
