Our Toronto neighbourhood at golden hour
Fractional IT & security leadership

Big-company IT,
for the business
down the street.

Stack Aspect brings 25 years of enterprise technology and security experience to local businesses — so your tech just works, your data stays safe, and you can get back to running the place.

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Experience earned at
CBC TELUS npm Nulogy
Your stack All systems healthy
  • Network & Wi-Fi Operational
  • Backups Up to date
  • Security Protected
  • Digital signage Live
What I do

One person to take the tech worries off your plate.

From the Wi-Fi that won't behave to the security audit you've been putting off — here's where I can help your business run smoother and safer.

01

IT that just works

Your on-call IT person. Setups, support, accounts, devices — the everyday stuff that always breaks at the worst possible time, handled before you notice.

02

Security & peace of mind

Protect your data, your customers, and your reputation. Backups, recovery plans, and the kind of security that keeps you out of trouble — explained in plain English.

03

Cloud & infrastructure

Move to the cloud, cut the monthly bills, and build systems that grow with you — set up properly the first time so you're not paying to fix it later.

04

Custom digital signage

Eye-catching menu boards, retro displays, and one-of-a-kind screens — built to make your space memorable. From breweries to barbershops, no template required.

05

Automate the busywork

Stop doing by hand what software should do for you. Smarter workflows that cut the manual steps, reduce mistakes, and give you your evenings back.

06

A senior advisor on call

A fractional IT leader (vCTO) in your corner for the big decisions — vendors, budgets, what to build and what to skip — at a fraction of a full-time hire.

Why fractional

All the expertise. None of the overhead.

You don't need a full IT department — you need the right person at the right moments. Here's how the options really compare.

Hiring full-time

  • A salary, benefits & payroll tax — before any work gets done
  • One skill set, when you need many
  • Months to hire, hard to right-size later

The typical agency

  • A different voice on the ticket every time
  • Sells you packages, not solutions
  • Rarely learns how your business actually runs

Working with Stack Aspect

  • Senior, enterprise-grade expertise — not a junior generalist
  • Pay only for what you need — scale up or down anytime
  • One trusted face who learns your business inside out
Ian Penney
About Ian

Hi, I'm Ian.

For 25 years I've built and secured technology for organizations you've heard of — keeping systems online for 12 million developers at npm, leading security transformations at TELUS, and shipping for CBC.

These days I'd rather help businesses I can actually shake hands with. Same enterprise standard, same care — pointed at the pub down the road, the design studio, the brewery with the big idea for its front window. IT is about people, not tech. My job is to make yours feel easy.

0Years in IT & security
0Developers kept online at npm
0Focus on real outcomes
Work with me
Kind words

The people who've worked with me say it best.

It's been a joy to see the SRE [keeping systems online] function level up so dramatically under your leadership. Your candor, practicality, enthusiasm, and generosity of spirit have had a massive positive impact.

IS
Isaac Schlueter
Co-founder, npm

An inspiring transformational leader, and one of my role models for entrepreneurship. He constantly backs up his opinions with data, focuses on outcomes rather than ego, and delivers with intensity. I'd highly recommend working with Ian and Stack Aspect.

TV
Thomas Vogel
Director, Platform Engineering [core tech systems] · ex-Senior Architect [tech designer], TELUS Digital

One of the most knowledgeable and capable professionals in the IT & security space I've worked with. He has a remarkable ability to make complex technical concepts clear to non-technical audiences.

AZ
Augusto Zambrano
Engineering Manager, #paid

Bottom line, Ian will do what it takes to get the job done. A great leader who's also funny and jovial to work with — I welcome any opportunity to work together again.

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Ahmad Nassri
Fractional CTO [head of tech] & Investor · ex-Chief Architect [tech designer], TELUS Digital

Working with Ian was exceptionally enjoyable thanks to his ability to listen and support the team. His enthusiasm and deep knowledge had the most positive impact on team morale and productivity.

RM
Rafael Moraes
SRE [keeping systems online], DevSecOps [building software safely] & AWS [Amazon cloud] · Nulogy
Free consultation

Let's talk. The first call's on me.

No jargon, no sales pitch — just a straight conversation about what's slowing your business down and whether I can help. Grab a time that works for you.

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✉  ian@stackaspect.com 📍  Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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