Gary Simat

About Gary Simat

Private equity-backed CEO and technology operator with over two decades of experience building and scaling IT services companies. I founded and led Performive, growing it into a global provider of secure cloud and managed IT services that achieved a majority acquisition by Renovus Capital as a platform for their IT Services Thesis.In addition to operating and scaling companies, I’ve served in advisory roles supporting high-growth startups and founder-led businesses, helping teams navigate strategy, scale, and successful exits. I remain active in mentoring entrepreneurs and contributing to the broader technology and startup ecosystem.My leadership philosophy blends deep technical expertise, financial discipline, and a culture-first mindset. I focus on building high-retention teams, aligning outcomes with customer trust, and creating durable value for employees, customers, and investors.Recognized by founders, CFOs, and long-term advisors for strategic insight, financial discipline, and steady leadership through growth and complexity.Now focused on building the next generation of secure IT services platforms in partnership with investors and operators who share a vision for growth, resilience, and durable value creation.Core Areas of Focus- Transforming founder-led businesses into scaled, institutional-grade platforms- Driving organic and inorganic growth through disciplined capital deployment- Building recurring revenue engines with durable customer retention- Navigating complex cycles and industry transitions with resilience- Delivering measurable outcomes that align customers, employees, and investors.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Redzone Technologies

   Aug 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   RedZone Technologies is a secure IT services partner for highly regulated industries, backed by ParkerGale Capital. The company has a 25-year history of helping clients protect critical systems, maintain compliance, and operate with confidence.As CEO, my mandate is to build on this strong foundation and transform RedZone into a Secure IT services platform. This includes:Defining the strategic growth path through both organic initiatives and disciplined M&A, with a focus on security-heavy and compliance-driven services.Productizing our offerings into clear, outcome-based solutions that create measurable value for clients and repeatable scale for the business.Institutionalizing operations to match enterprise-grade expectations while maintaining the trust and culture that define RedZone.Positioning RedZone as the go-to platform for secure, compliant IT in industries where trust and resilience are non-negotiable.My focus is on turning RedZone’s legacy of technical excellence into a scaled, durable platform that delivers long-term value for customers, employees, and investors.

Education

• Cape Coral Institute of Technology

  Network Support Services, Cisco Netacad CCNA

  2001 — 2002

Skills

• Saas
• Linux
• Cpanel
• Network Engineering
• Hosting Services
• Data Center
• Lamp
• Virtualization
• Linux System Administration
• Data Center Management
• Web Hosting
• Servers
• Bash
• Co-Location
• Windows Server
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Apache
• Mysql
• Business Relationship Management
• IT Business Management
• Data Center Design
• Security
• Managed Hosting
• IT Infrastructure Design
• Centos
• Managed Services
• Dns
• Debian
• Open Source
• Server Management
• Networking
• Network Administration
• Ubuntu
• Information Technology
• Infrastructure Management
• High Availability
• Xen
• Vmware
• Vpn