History
Our Vision
Mission
Team Work
Integrity & Excellence
Meet Our Team
Michael Murphy
President and Chairman
Michael is the President and Chairman of VirtuIT Systems. Over the past 15 years, Michael has taken VirtuIT from a 2-person company to almost 50 people as it is today. Michael has recently moved to the position of Chairman to focus on the continued growth of VirtuIT and ensuring it remains successful for years to come.
Under Michael’s direction, VirtuIT has grown and maintained a reputation of excellence in the IT industry. On a personal level, Michael is a twenty-five-year IT veteran, having spent the majority of his career focused on data protection and business continuance.
Prior to founding VirtuIT, Michael worked in many technical, customer-facing positions, for top industry-leading IT firms; winning many technology-focused awards. Over the years Michael has been published and quoted in many industry-specific journals. Michael holds a B.S. from the City University of New York.
Gary McConnell
CEO
Gary is the CEO of VirtuIT Systems. While being a champion of digital innovation, he develops and executes strategies that aid growth-oriented goals and ultimately, customer success.
After joining the company in 2015, Gary headed the Marketing and Operations departments for 8 years before taking on the day-to-day operations of VirtuIT. During that time, he played a pivotal role in building out additional VirtuIT lines of business with a go-to-market strategy for acquiring new customers.
Gary earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Syracuse University. You can find him catching up on a good book or in the Bronx cheering on the Yankees.
Josh Lee
Director of Sales
Josh showcases over 16 years in the I.T. industry starting off at Dell Technologies before joining VirtuIT in 2015. He leads our sales team and has a track record of driving revenue while being intensely focused on successful customer outcomes.
Josh is proficient in the Data Center portfolio and leading complex projects from beginning to end. With a technical-first outlook, he drives execution strategies for some of the largest companies across the East Coast. He is also a go-to resource for industry publications when it comes to what’s happening in the I.T. industry.
Josh holds a bachelor’s in Aerospace from Middle TN State University and loves watching his Titans play on Sunday.
Ryan Zavras
Director of Engineering
Ryan Zavras, the VirtuIT Systems Director of Engineering, has spent 15 years in IT Infrastructure and Services. He started his career with IBM Business Continuity and Resiliency Services before joining VirtuIT. At IBM, he specialized in Disaster Recovery Networks, Storage, and Connectivity Service Solutions – with a focus on customer service and a wide variety of technologies and platforms.
Ryan has been an Employee of VirtuIT Systems since 2011 and has core infrastructure and innovative solutions to solve Business and IT problems at the forefront of his focus. At VirtuIT Ryan has worked with over 200 different customers and has found always found innovative ways to save on work efforts, cost, and maximize efficiency.
Ryan studied Information Technology with a minor in Information Systems at Marist College. In his personal life, Ryan enjoys racing his car at racetracks across the northeast.
Mark Patrick
Engineering Operations Manager
Mark comes into VirtuIT with 18 years of experience managing and running IT projects and professionals.
During his most recent position with an NYC-based Non-Profit, he led various infrastructure improvement projects and increased department satisfaction scores by 200%.
At VirtuIT Mark oversees all engineering operations with the mission of continued excellence in execution, customer satisfaction, and driving sustainable engineering efficiency. Mark resides in northern New Jersey and enjoys jeeps, the outdoors, and his two crazy corgis.
Keon Munnings
Service Desk Supervisor
Keon Munnings is the Service Desk Supervisor at VirtuIT Systems.
Keon is an overall IT professional with 8+ years of IT experience. He is well-versed in a variety of common operating systems, applications, and hardware with a proven ability to master new tools and technologies quickly.
Keon leads the desktop team and has a track record of keeping clients satisfied while continuing to build rapport.
Keon holds a Bachelors in Computer Information Systems from New York College of Technology. In his personal life, Keon enjoys listening to music, reading, and spending time with family.
Denine Hosford
Finance Manager
Denine is a proud Penn State graduate with a passion for numbers and financial strategizing. As our esteemed Finance Manager, she has been instrumental in steering the company towards fiscal growth and stability. Beyond the office, Denine is an avid gardener, and a devoted mother and daughter who cherishes time spent with family. She’s also a live music enthusiast and relishes outdoor activities. With a balance of precision in finance and a love for the natural world, Denine brings a unique perspective to our team.
