Gordon has nearly 40 years of experience in the IT sector. He started his career as a programmer and systems engineer before transitioning into various commercial and senior management positions. Throughout his career, he has built and managed relationships with major companies like HP, IBM, and Sun, as well as several software and services vendors across different business sectors.
As a co-owner and Director at Probado since 2009, he specialises in sales, marketing, and commercial strategies. He has a proven background in business development, guided by strong ethical values and a clear vision of how IT can empower businesses.
In his spare time, Gordon enjoys dining at restaurants and spending time with good company. He also likes walking Bailey, his cockapoo, as well as clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing, and playing cricket.
Jonathan has extensive experience in IT, having independently hosted websites, games, and voice communication servers for several years. He has worked at the University of Huddersfield, served as an independent IT Technician, and held the position of Community Support Representative.
He possesses specialised knowledge in data recovery, digital security, and forensics, which have all played vital roles in disaster recovery efforts and investigations for clients.
During his time at Probado, Jonathan has trained and mentored colleagues, guiding engineers from their initial recruitment to becoming seasoned professionals. He has also been responsible for significant aspects of in-house infrastructure and application development.
Outside of IT, Jonathan is an avid swimmer with formal lifeguard training, and he enjoys photography.
Josh recently graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a degree in Information Technology. Over the past year, he has been working at Probado, where he has become an integral part of the team, helping to ensure the smooth operation of client networks and systems.
Specialising in networking, cloud services, and data management, Josh brings a troubleshooting mindset and a collaborative approach to his work.
Outside of work, he is an avid gym-goer, enjoys participating in sports, and regularly socialises with friends.
Bringing a decade of IT experience, Simon has progressed from apprentice to Service Desk Team Leader, gaining hands-on experience across support, cloud, and project delivery in managed services. With a strong technical background and an approachable style, he supports both clients and colleagues in navigating IT challenges without overcomplicating things, while mentoring and developing the team.
At Probado, he oversees the day-to-day running of the helpdesk, contributes to documentation, and helps develop standard operating procedures to keep things consistent and reduce repeat issues. His experience covers a broad mix of infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, and security, along with delivering clear reporting and insight through KPI dashboards using tools such as Power BI.
Outside of work, he plays in local pool leagues, serves as secretary for a community pub/club, and is usually kept on his toes by a lazy tabby cat and an excitable young cockapoo.
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Martin started out as an apprentice technician before moving into electronics design and completing an engineering degree. He then settled into software development and product management in the Unified messaging space.
As Co-Owner and Director at Probado, Martin oversees Technical, Operations alongside general business management. He has a proven record in Digital and IP Telephony, Unified Messaging, IT, and Networking.
Away from work Martin is a member of the Curry club, a Swimming Official and the family taxi.
Tim brings over 15 years of IT experience, having held multiple roles across both internal IT teams and externally managed services, supporting a diverse range of clients. Skilled at bridging the gap between technical and non-technical areas, Tim prides himself on bringing a more social, approachable aspect to IT, helping clients navigate and overcome complex technical challenges.
In recent years, Tim has worked on multiple projects and now oversees our initiatives here at Probado, constantly striving for excellence—whether it’s implementing new networks, achieving Cyber Essentials accreditation, or tackling an ever-growing list of IT challenges.
Beyond IT, Tim enjoys fatherhood, spending quality time with his son and two energetic French Bulldogs. He has also recently taken up going to the gym, focusing on improving his fitness and overall well-being.
David is committed to delivering reliable, friendly IT support for customers at Probado, ensuring they can always depend on him and feel comfortable asking for help. He’s been passionate about technology since childhood, keeping up with new innovations and exploring many areas across the IT landscape.
Outside of work, David becomes the go‑to “friends and family IT department”, a dedicated homelab enthusiast, and an all‑round problem solver. He also enjoys gaming, especially: Tycoon, RTS, Simulation and Social VR experiences.
Kane has over four years of experience in the IT industry, beginning his career as an apprentice before joining an architectural firm in Huddersfield, where he provided IT support to internal users. Since joining Probado, he has become a dependable and valued member of the team, bringing experience from fast-paced environments where delivering excellent service and meeting SLAs are key priorities.
Known for his punctuality, positive attitude, and approachable nature, Kane is committed to helping clients overcome technical challenges efficiently and effectively. His expertise includes day-to-day IT support, troubleshooting, and data management, and he takes a collaborative approach to delivering solutions and supporting both colleagues and clients.
Outside of work, Kane is a season ticket holder for the Huddersfield Giants and a dedicated supporter of Manchester United. He also enjoys following and supporting his local rugby club.
We recently partnered with Probado to provide a conferencing system for our new office space. From the initial enquiry they offered a range of options, and demonstrated the individual equipment capabilities available for our needs. Probado’s technicians were courteous, and available to complete the installation along with providing a brief training session.
Their guidance has strengthened our platforms, improved security, and ensured our systems are safe, resilient, and future-ready. We have greatly benefited from Probado’s thoughtful, proactive approach and their genuine understanding of how to support charities like Intact to grow with confidence.
Probado IT has been an invaluable partner for Pearson Funeral Service over the years. They understand the unique needs of our business, where empathy and reliability are paramount. Their commitment to service excellence and understanding of our needs make them an indispensable part of our operations.
Probado has been our trusted IT service desk partner for several years, providing the expert management and technical reassurance we need to focus entirely on delivering excellence for our own clients. Their team was instrumental in our evolution, effortlessly guiding us through the complex transition from a traditional office-based model to a fully remote business.
Probado has looked after us for over nine years now, and they’ve been brilliant. Gordon and the team are friendly, flexible and genuinely supportive. They’re very straight forward and always explain things in a way that makes sense.
As a rapidly growing business, Probado have been a great partner to help us keep our IT in step with our commercial needs. I’ve found the whole team to be a pleasure to work with and responsive to our needs, and flexible when we’ve needed something new that requires additional planning and implementation.
Their customer focus and exploration to understand what you really need from an ‘IT’ offer is second to none, I fully recommend them as people to speak with as they support you to fully understand what you want product/services to do. They are completely ethical in the approach they take and have a human connection in developing equal relationships with the ‘customer’.
As a small arts charity, outsourcing our IT to a local company who understood our needs was essential. We’ve gone through various upgrades with the Probado team over the years and we know the team are always at the end of the phone if things crop up.
Over the years, they have guided us through several significant changes, including helping us make the right decisions around improved Wi‑Fi connectivity and modernising key systems. Their team is responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping us succeed. Probado doesn’t just provide IT support – they provide confidence, stability, and partnership.
Whether the brief has been related to Server rebuilds or reacting to cyber-attacks Probado have been at the forefront of our support. As I.T evolves so does Probado in ensuring our systems run smoothly and efficiently giving me the confidence that whatever the future holds them will be on top of it.
I have worked with Probado for many years and value their professionalism and attention to detail. They look after our IT systems and provide a level of service second to none. They have provided advice and assistance on the technical side prior to any IT projects being implemented and offer options and solutions where they can.
Probado took over our IT service requirements efficiently and effectively. They were and are a pleasure to deal with, their customer service is exemplary; nothing is too much trouble. Their services are competitively priced, and they work closely with us to ensure adaptability in a rapidly changing sector.
Probado’s customer service stands out for being consistently available, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. Their team is always on hand to assist, responding quickly and proactively whenever support is needed. They approach every interaction with a friendly and approachable attitude, making communication easy and productive.
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