Kevin Kiziah has over 26 years in the workplace technology space and he is responsible for the overall strategic directions and operational excellence at ASD®. His focus is to build vital customer and partner relationships that will enhance the overall performance of ASD®. Kevin’s entire career in the workplace technology space has been with Automated Systems Design, Inc. (ASD®). Kevin joined the company as a salesperson in 1995 and quickly grew to a leadership position. He became Branch Manager in 1997, Vice President of Sales in 2003, President in 2010, and President & CEO in July 2016.
Michael Castiglione joined the company in 2006 as an intern in our North Carolina location. He quickly became a Sr. Account Manager leading deployments for some of ASD®’s largest clients. In 2011, Michael was promoted to manage the Deployment Services group. During this time period, he managed the conversion to our proprietary cloud-based CRM system, OMNI. In January of 2014, Michael relocated to Georgia to lead the growth of the sales and operations team in our Alpharetta, GA headquarters. In 2019 he was promoted to our Chief Operating Officer. Today, he is responsible for executing our strategic plans. His oversight includes ongoing development of ASD®’s industry leading technology platform as well as the day-to-day operations and organizational development.
Joseph Pivirotto serves as Chief Financial Officer of ASD®. He joined the company in October 2016 and has brought significant finance, accounting, and business leadership experience that has added further depth to the management team. Joseph is responsible for the finance, accounting and human resource functions for ASD® and has more than 10 years of management experience with Private Equity backed high growth companies. Prior to joining ASD®, Joseph was the Vice President of Finance with DTI, leading the finance and accounting team for one of Atlanta’s fastest growing companies. Before that, Joseph was with the Tensar Corporation for 6 years as Vice President and Corporate Controller. He has over 30 years of extensive finance, accounting, and mergers and acquisition experience. He has also worked for Eastman Kodak, Ernst & Young and the Del Webb Corporation, beginning his career with KPMG in Phoenix. Joseph graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Accounting and is a licensed CPA in the State of Arizona.
Jon Ray joined ASD in late 2023 as the Chief Revenue Officer. With a passion for building high-performing cultures and teams, Jon brings a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, culminating in executive leadership positions. He consistently drives results for enterprise-level customers with a strategic focus on sales, marketing, and customer experience. His diverse industry background encompasses manufacturing, commercial construction, aftermarket service and parts, and technical field service across numerous industries. Jon's natural transition into C-suite leadership stems from his strong drive to help people succeed. At ASD, he is responsible for building and leading high-performing teams, while developing and implementing strategies to foster growth and ensure customer delight.
Dave has over 25 years of experience in IT Service and Support and holds a BBA in Information Systems from the University of Toledo and an MBA. His tenure has spanned across a myriad of industry verticals, including Public Safety, Healthcare, Government, and Transportation. At Dave’s last company, his career encompassed roles such as Program Manager, Director of IT Services, and Vice President of IT Services. Now at ASD, Dave leads the IT Service Operations, focusing on quality outcomes and surpassing customer expectations. He oversees the teams that handle the Service Desk, Field Services, Sparing and Depot, and Stage and Config operations.
As Managing Principal of NTI, ASD's design-focused daughter company, Scott is responsible for all the services offered on projects he manages. He also oversees the Kennesaw office and is the senior mentor for the NTI team regarding design production. He has served as either Principal in Charge or Project Manager for hundreds of projects involving all aspects of technology systems design and implementation. Scott has been in the consulting business since 1988 and holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of CO.
With over three decades of leadership experience across multiple technology sectors, Todd boasts a proven track record in managing Engineering, Project Management, and Business Process Improvement teams. He specializes in end-to-end process-driven approaches, optimizing cost savings, enhancing PMO effectiveness, and elevating the overall customer experience. As the Executive Director of ASD’s Project Management Office, his primary focus is on delivering excellence in on-time performance, profitability, and customer experience in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
Doug Gies is the Vice President of Operations at Automated Systems Design, Inc., and has worked in the North Carolina office since June 2014. Doug provides overall direction and guidance on operational activities to maximize growth and profitability and supports the team daily.
Doug has over 35 years of experience in the rapid deployment and support of technology for Fortune 500 clients. He started his career in the trenches as a technician learning his craft from the ground up. Since being at ASD, Doug has taken over the Service and Deployment divisions and led teams with 20%+ growth year over year. This success stems from his passion for taking entry-level employees and turning them into high-performers across all aspects of the business. He has successfully grown the team from four employees to forty-plus globally.
Dan has been in the software and technology space for over 20 years. Dan started working with small business technology needs in the mid-2000s, moving into enterprise software design as a consultant for Accenture in 2010. After his tenure there, he began overseeing a total business systems modernization effort. Currently, he is the Director of Systems and is responsible for implementing technology to provide workflow management, oversight, process efficiency, and system integrations. Dan holds a BS in Management Information Systems and an MS in Operations Management / Enterprise Consulting.
Matt Hossler has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry and holds several technical certifications including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Currently, he serves as the Technical Director over ASD’s IT Services. His team of 130+ staff spread across the Eastern United States specializes in the delivery and administration of technology services across a diverse customer base. Matt is responsible for overseeing the teams that implement new information technology projects for key accounts, managing technical and hardware support contracts, and collaborating with third-party partners.
Sam joined the ASD® engineering team in 2016 where he designed, sold, and managed projects for national accounts. He quickly became the Director of Audio Visual Engineering and moved to the Atlanta office to oversee his growing team. Sam is a CTS-D who specializes in the engineering and integration of custom AV solutions. From providing pre-sales support to ensuring that the projects are completed successfully, he works hard to make sure clients are getting innovative solutions that meet their individual needs.
Doug MacKay is responsible for the sales team in the North Carolina office. He joined the ASD® team in 2019. He brings leadership and direction to the sales team in a very challenging, fast-paced environment. Doug’s career in technology and sales spans over 30 years. He started out selling mainframe tape drives and services and eventually became Vice President of Sales, where he managed a team of over 50 people. Doug specializes in managing large teams, and he believes that organizational success is dependent on a strong culture.
Nikki Peduzzi joined ASD® in 2022. She has over 10 years of experience in payroll, recruiting, and human resources, allowing her to provide deep insight and a unique perspective. She is fueled by her passion for people and understands that investing time and energy into others is crucial to success. As a recent master's graduate in I/O (industrial-organizational) psychology, this is one of the key elements she has been focusing on this key element. Nikki's hunger for knowledge on how to push the needle forward has inspired her to enter a Ph.D. program in late 2023.
Nataliya joined ASD® in 2016. Previously, she was a Senior Financial Analyst for CMD Group, a ConstructConnect Company, formerly Reed Construction. She has been in the finance industry for over 20 years and has broad experience within Fortune 1000 and private sector organizations. Additionally, she's earned a Master's of Accounting and Finance Management degree from Keller Graduate School of Management Devry University. At ASD®, she is responsible for managing the accounting team. This includes the end-of-month closing, preparing Financial Statements, annual reports, and licensing renewals. She also assists with financial planning and annual budgeting. Her attention to detail and positive attitude are essential parts of the accounting team's –and ASD®'s– success.
