Our Team
Nick Landrum
Raised in a household where not only was my father an electrical technician, who often designed and created systems, but as a youngster I grew up watching Looney Tunes on a Saturday morning while my older brother took apart computers and put them back together. To say the least, I learned a thing or two, later becoming a hobbyist of fixing my own computers and devices, in addition, friends and family members computers, etc. Never done it for money, just a genuine interest and curiosity in the world of technology.
In 2015, I took over a small business that was originally called “Computers by Scott.” Scott had an established client base and he was looking to move to Virginia and hoped for a good home for his clientele in his absence. After looking for a considerable amount of time Scott found me and thought I had the expertise and the people skills to take over the business. After much thought, prayer, and guidance… I took the leap of faith!
Often geeky/nerdy people who are involved in tech are often socially awkward, however I have never met a stranger. I really try to help people understand their technology, often teaching them how different components work. My customers seem to appreciate how I talk their language, not using computer-ese vocabulary. I try not to judge their ignorance, making sure I am getting on their level to have a conversation about the issue.
I love the interactions with people and seeing smiles exiting the establishment. I know that sounds cliche but when it comes to this business there is an immediate gratification in a completed job done well.
How do I want my clients to feel when doing business with me? Valued. Loyal. Understood. Peace. Fair. We do everything possible to achieve this.
I am a southern peach transplanted in Maine. Moved to coastal Downeast in 1998 at the tender age of 15 and never intended to stay. I went to college in San Antonio, Texas for 2 years then ventured off to Sydney, Australia for 3 years. When I came home for what I thought would be a short period, I ended up meeting my future husband…13 years and six kids later, here I am. I have always loved administrative work, as it allows my organization and creative skills an outlet to grow and do things that reach beyond me. I have worked in this type of field in various ways over the last 20 years, so I am excited to be a part of this team and see it thrive as we work with the wonderful people of these coastal towns.
Kristi Chafatelli
I found my passion for Web Design in High School when I took a simple web design class as a superlative. I loved the idea of coding a simple layout and watching my typing skills create something magical that I loved! My very first website was a site I created for my high school marching band. My school was going to actually use it on their website but my teacher accidentally deleted it. I was crushed.
After high school, I took a few years off before going to college and taking some classes to hone my skills a bit more. Nick and I were friends in high school and reconnected over social media years later. He told me about his company, The Computer Guy, and that he was looking to bring on a web designer. It couldn’t have worked out more perfect it we tried. I took the job and have been working for the company ever since.
Isaac Slayton
Ever since I was young, I’ve always been fascinated by technology. Every single facet of it. Over time, this has grown into a facination of securing said technology. I’ve spent years working to secure systems from external cyberattacks, as well as penetration testing networks and devices to ensure that said defences are sufficient to protect against cyberwarfare. This has culminated in being certified by CompTIA with their Security+ certificate
In addition to cybersecurity, I love working on building computers and troubleshooting obscure technological problems. The more niche the problem, the better the adventure to solve the problem. Even when a problem is challenging, there is always a great story that comes out of it!
Dallas Preston
I have always loved fixing things, even from a young age. Whether it be tinkering with old cellphones and laptops, to hacking into plenty of things I probably shouldn’t have. I have always loved a good challenge. I have bounced around many different employment fields, but Web Development has always been my biggest passion. I started my Web Development journey when I took a simple web development course in high school at Washington Academy in East Machias, and ever since I’ve been hooked. Since taking a beginner’s course in HTML & CSS, to now working across multiple platforms including WordPress, ModX, Wix, and custom coded sites, I still continue to learn and gain new skills. I now design and develop websites, from concept to completion, for many different individuals and companies. I started working for The Computer Guy in October 2022 after speaking with Nick about redesigning some aspects of his company’s website as a personal favor. I am now the Lead Web Developer at The Computer Guy and also work as a technician fixing anything from laptops to setting up camera systems for businesses. In addition to being a technician and designing and developing websites, I also offer digital marketing, and am certified in Advanced SEO to help rank your site to the top of Google. No matter how complex your website or digital marketing goals are, I have the skill set and experience to successfully complete the task for you.
Jonah Baskerville
Growing up playing video games and using computers, it should come as no surprise that I wanted to pursue a career in technology. I learned to code through a mix of self-teaching and classroom instruction, and have written programs ranging from finding the fastest route through a town, to solving Sudoku automatically. Over the years, I’ve built several computers for myself, and helped friends and family with their own computers and networking issues. Now I have the opportunity to help others find solutions to their computer-related problems, while deepening my own skills and understanding along the way. Exciting times!