our team
Gecko IT Solutions was established to give businesses in Central Victoria the opportunity to have their IT done the right way and with great customer service. Gecko wants to ensure that customers don’t just feel like a number and that they are part of their team.
Gecko is proud to be locally owned and run and have a strong presence withing the community.
Michael Batrouney
Managing director
Michael’s been working in the IT industry since 1995. Turning his passion into a career, Michael started to climb through the technical ranks in Desktop/Network Support and Staff Management.
Michael believes that Customer Service is the key to any successful business.
In his spare time Michael enjoys spending time with his family. Supporting his local Fire Brigade and following his beloved Carlton Football Club.
Sheryl Batrouney
General Manager
With over 10 years experience in Business Management & Development, Sheryl manages the business and team. Sheryl loves meeting potential clients and assisting them with making sure their IT needs are being met.
In her spare time, Sheryl enjoys watching her beloved Saints, volunteering as a local CFA firefighter and spending time in the veggie garden.
Chris Plant
Account manager
Chris has been working in the IT industry since 2009 and has been with Gecko since its conception in 2017.
He is passionate about delivering great customer service and strives to build strong relationships with his clients.
Chris also loves testing out new computer hardware and in his spare time he likes to build custom water-cooled computers and spending time with his wife and son.
Brenton Hinks
Account manager
Brenton joined the Gecko team in March 2021. Brenton loves the satisfaction of resolving issues of a tricky or troublesome nature for people, knowing that it’s made their day that bit easier.
Brenton enjoys participating in Basketball and Cricket as well as serving as a volunteer for his local cricket club. He enjoys watching AFL and participating in online gaming in his leisure time.
Rhyan Halliday
Account manager
Rhyan joined the Gecko Team in November 2021 and has worked in the IT Industry since 2014.
Rhyan loves working with complex IT issues and says the best part of the job is working with a great supportive team.
Rhyan enjoys hiking and adventures in the great outdoors in his spare time. He also loves riding his dirt bike on the weekends.
Dylan Verbeeten
Account manager
Dylan has been working in the IT industry since 2011 and made the ‘tree-change’ from Melbourne to join the Gecko Team in February 2024.
Dylan loves collaborating with the team and working on new technologies that can benefit Gecko and our clients.
In his spare time, Dylan likes to work on cars, water ski and play computer games. He loves watching the Aussies play cricket and is a passionate Carlton Blues supporter.
