Passionate – Dedicated – Professional

True UP IT is led by executives with decades of experience across enterprise technology, telecom infrastructure, capital markets, and high-growth organizations.Our leadership team has served as CEOs, CROs, CIO advisors, and global infrastructure heads — bringing both strategic vision and operational execution to every client relationship.

Co-Founder / Managing Partner

Joe is a veteran telecom and government technology executive with 25+ years of experience across enterprise and public sector infrastructure. He has extensive expertise spanning telecommunications networks, fiber and cable deployments, and complex vendor environments.

An accomplished senior management executive, sales and operations professional, and entrepreneur, Joe has a proven history of success in the consulting and technology sectors. He is recognized as an exceptional motivator and strategist, with a reputation for building and leading dynamic teams and disruptive organizations.

As COO, Joe leads delivery and execution, ensuring clients achieve fast, clear ROI. He empowers teams to meet deadlines, execute priorities, and maximize business opportunities while providing thought leadership in high-value business strategy and development.

Co-Founder / Senior Partner

Neal Stanton is a seasoned technology executive and strategic advisor who bridges the gap between complex IT infrastructure and high-level business goals. With over 25 years of experience as a CEO, founder, and board member, Neal understands that for modern businesses, technology isn’t just a utility—it is the foundation of enterprise value.

Throughout his career, Neal has specialized in building and scaling technology organizations that are efficient, secure, and “acquisition-ready.” His deep expertise in hyperscaler ecosystems—including Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud—allows him to help True Up IT clients navigate the complexities of cloud migration and digital transformation with a focus on ROI.

Key Highlights of Neal’s Expertise:

• Operational Excellence: Former CEO and CRO with a proven track record of scaling global organizations across three continents.
• Strategic Alliances: Deep experience monetizing and managing partnerships with industry leaders like Cisco, ServiceNow, and AWS.
• Risk & Turnaround Management: Led post-COVID business restructures, securing Fortune 500 enterprise customers by prioritizing security and operational resilience.
• Exit & Scale Readiness: Advises growth-stage companies on navigating enterprise adoption and long-term value creation.

At True Up IT, Neal brings a pragmatic, “operator-first” perspective. He works closely with our clients to ensure their IT strategy isn’t just keeping the lights on, but is actively driving speed, capital efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Senior Partner

Senior Systems Architect with extensive experience in Corporate Computer Internetworking platforms. Co-founded multiple Professional Services and Software companies with significant focus in the Fortune 500 market. Successful history of building and leading Technical teams to drive unique solutions in the most demanding business environments. Ability to cross-functionally

drive Sales, Engineering, Marketing and Operations organizations on behalf of our customers. 30+ years of telecommunications experience including Architecture, Engineering, Sales, and Executive positions

Career Highlights:

• Managed Worldwide Networking for Morgan Stanley, a Global Financial Institution in New York City
• Co-founded Thrupoint Inc, a Global Networking Professional Services company serving the Financial, Manufacturing and Life Sciences Industries for over 20 years. Customers included Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, Citigroup, UBS, RBS, RBC, Reuters, Bank Of America, McGraw Hill, ING, HSBC, Societe Generale, Ford, Aventis, Cendant, Time Warner, Goldman Sachs, Sprint, Freddie Mac, Dow Jones, Credit Suisse, DLJ
• Co-founded, Cafex Inc, a Unified Communications Software company specializing in Web and Mobile Customer Collaboration Solutions