Meet the Team
Nigel Smee
CO-Owner, Director and Principle Consultant
I am responsible for the development and expansion of PTLGateway's technical activities and for managing the professional services and ASP division, whilst also working closely with Bas van Goor to lead PTLGateway in developing and implementing leading edge solutions across its client base. Prior to joining Neil in the establishing of PTLGateway, I spent some 15 years in the IT field, holding senior technical and management positions within a number of industries, as well as within systems integration companies. As the former UK Infrastructure Manager of Savills Plc, I played a pivotal & leading role in the design, implementation and administration of their National and International Networks and Systems, deploying a Server Based Computing solution across the groups UK office base as well as into their European and South East Asia operations. Over the years I have gained a wealth of wide ranging technical experience starting out working for a PC OEM, and progressing through to a Support Technician, Systems Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Consultant and now Technical Director of PTLGateway.
Bas van Goor
CO-Owner, Director and Principle Consultant
As a strategic leader at PTLGateway Services, I specialize in delivering top-tier cybersecurity and IT solutions while driving customer success and business growth. With a strong background in sales engineering, technical consultancy, and customer success, I am committed to enhancing customer experiences, aligning solutions with client needs, and ensuring business continuity through a security-first approach. Previously, as Director of Customer Success at ThinScale, I played a pivotal role in driving client engagement and adoption strategies, ensuring seamless solution implementation and long-term satisfaction. Prior to that, as Manager of Presales at RES Software/Ivanti, I led technical presales initiatives, working closely with clients to design and implement tailored IT solutions that optimized their operations. With extensive experience in both pre- and post-sales environments, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to empower organizations in navigating the evolving digital landscape. Through effective communication, innovation, and a customer-centric approach, I help businesses achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.