Management

Jeffrey M. Grande – Systems Engineer / Managing Partner
Mr. Grande holds a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College and a Master’s of Science in Management Operations and Information Technology from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Jeffrey has obtained numerous certifications across TBNG’s product spectrum. Jeffrey has a wide variety of industry experience including several years with AT&T (formerly SBC/SNET) as a Systems Engineer, designing data and voice network solutions on an enterprise scale. Prior to this experience, Jeffrey was a Corporate Systems Engineer with Nortel Networks in Chelmsford, Mass., and held the title of Assistant Vice President of Information Technology with a Hartford, CT based Financial Services Company.

Michael C. Paone – Lead Systems Engineer / Partner
Mr. Paone holds a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Connecticut State University. His current certifications include: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), FortiNet Certified Network & Security Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Certified Novell Administrator (CNA). Michael uses his more than 15 years of technical and customer service expertise to ensure that TBNG’s network engineers and operations staff consistently deliver the highest quality technical services across TBNG's diverse client base.

Philip Milano, Jr. – Director of Sales / Partner
Mr. Milano holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Providence College. His credentials include: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), FortiNet Certified Network Security Professional (FCNSP) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Philip has over 10 years of IT security experience working with several major vertical industries (Financial, Healthcare, Education, Government, and Manufacturing) and security regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, GLBA, HIPAA, and PCI.

Michael J. Grande – Chief Financial Officer / Partner
Mr. Grande holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance & Management from Providence College. Michael previously served as the Chief Lending Officer for a CT based Commercial Bank and has extensive understanding and mastery of financial industry regulations and security procedures. He brings knowledge and expertise in the areas of corporate finance, financial reporting, cash management, interpretation of financial results, strategic planning and general business administration. Mr. Grande also serves on the Board of Directors for numerous Educational and Non-Profit organizations.

Philip Grande, Jr. – Human Resources Director / Partner
Mr. Grande holds a B.A. from Yale University and currently operates several small business ventures in CT. Philip is an Executive Member of the CGKA & CTEC Board of Directors and also serves the Town of Orange as a member of the Amity Board of Education.