Atruent

who

we are

Atruent provides IT services for a broad range of industries. With years of experience, we are a partner you can trust.

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Welcome to Atruent

At Atruent, our focus is on a 360 view of information technology… a fully managed IT service company. We make it a point to understand your business and its operations structure and process and tailor our services and support to match your business needs. Atruent is a managed network service company and from the network to the computer, software to hardware, virtual desktop to global issues and the increasing security threats that SMBs currently faces, our relationship with you is based on local, efficient, and effective service, keeping your enterprise running smoothly, secure and with as little incident as possible.

Our Story

A privately-owned company, Atruent has more than 20 years of experience in information technology. Based outside of Baltimore, we pride ourselves on providing trusted and reliable local service in an effort to bolster your company’s efforts. Behind each computer screen is a person, and it’s because of this will still put value in face-to-face relationships, a personal touch, and connecting with our clients.

We choose the motto, “True Enterprise Level Solutions” because it speaks to the conviction and consistency we are still in each job. Monday through Friday, from 8 am. to 5 p.m., we guarantee no more than an hour response time. After-hours and weekends, we’re always on-call and a phone call or email away, whatever time zone you may be in. Let us focus on your IT needs so you can focus on your business.

Aida, Alicia, and Winston smiling outside the Atrust office
Aida Keehner's Journey

Mission

Mission

Our mission is to provide clients with the support they need to manage and maintain their business, all the while creating lasting relationships based on trust and honesty.

Our Highlighted Team Members

Our Highlighted Team Members

Aida Keehner

Aida Keehner

President/CEO

Aida Keehner started Atruent in 2009. Mrs. Keehner previously held the positions of IT Services Sales Manager at eResources, Network Engineer and Applications Specialist for Computerized Management Systems, Inc., and IT Director with Ecumed Petroleum Tunisia, Ltd. She holds a master’s degree in Information Technology Applied to Management and speaks English, French, and Arabic. Aida is passionate her company and the services it delivers, her focus has always been the relationship she has with her clients.

Ankit Khanna

Ankit Khanna

Chief Technology Officer

Experienced IT professional with extensive hands on experience in Network monitoring, administration, troubleshooting and implementing Network Security solutions in fast paced environments. Excellent reputation for resolving escalated problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.

Jordon Kurtz

Jordon Kurtz

IT Consultant - Tier 2

Jordon Kurtz joined Atruent in March 2017. He has not had formal training in the IT world but has personal experience in building and managing computers and software. All his self-taught knowledge along with the on-the-job training and excellent customer relationship skills has made him a great addition to the team! He started as a Tier 1 technician originally and quickly moved up to his new role as a Help Desk Manager.

Alicia Walker

Alicia Walker

Business Support Manager

Alicia joined our team in September 2019. She started as an Administrative assistant and now moved up to our Compliance Division. Alicia is currently pursuing her Bachelors Degree at Strayer University in Information Technology with a focus on Cyber Security. She has worked in customer service for more than 10 years. Most of her knowledge in computer is from school and self-taught. She enjoys hiking, camping and traveling, it gives her the opportunity to enjoy what she has while learning about different backgrounds.

Jacob Simonian

Jacob Simonian

Project Manager

Jacob Simonian is an experienced IT Project Manager based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area with a diverse background spanning over a decade. With over two years at Atruent, he has demonstrated his leadership and organizational skills.

Bradley Richards

Bradley Richards

Project Engineer

With over 25 years of IT experience in corporate settings, I am a seasoned MSP Support Technician at Atruent, where I support clients on a range of IT technologies and hardware. I have a track record of delivering excellent customer service and ensuring their needs are met, as well as project managing IT initiatives and supervising support teams.

I have extensive knowledge and skills in various Microsoft server and desktop technologies, as well as Lenovo, Dell, and HP devices, and mobile platforms. I am passionate about streamlining IT processes and providing innovative solutions that enhance business and IT performance. I am also an effective communicator and presenter, able to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences. I am a team player who values collaboration, learning, and improvement.

Mike Niebanck

Mike Niebanck

Help Desk Team Lead

IT professional with strong knowledge of network security, network connectivity, monitoring tools, and IP networking and routing protocols. Ability to work individually or as part of a team to set and achieve organizational goals. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve network, system, and hardware/software issues. Familiar with LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, LDAP, remote systems, desktop/laptop systems, and VPN. Well-versed with network infrastructure including routers, switches, Active Directory, and firewall administration. Ability to evaluate, test, and implement improvements to tools and processes. Adept at resource management and allocation. Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Chris Crossman

Chris Crossman

Tier 2 Lead
Cristopher Crossman is a highly skilled Tier 2 Lead known for his expertise in identifying and resolving network issues to ensure system stability. Specializing in troubleshooting complex network environments, Cristopher manages escalated tickets and supports critical network operations to maximize uptime. His technical skillset includes handling hosted server issues, performing server migrations, and maintaining network security through VLAN creation and IPSec configurations between SonicWALL and WatchGuard firewalls.
Cristopher has collaborated closely with Data Centers to address hardware concerns, proactively tracked hardware performance for early failure detection, and ensured secure file permissions across systems. His scripting capabilities enhance system functionality, notably backing up BitLocker keys to local DC and Azure. Cristopher is also dedicated to team development, assisting and training new technicians in ConnectWise, N-Able, and Cove backup solutions, making him an invaluable resource within his team.

April De Boe

April De Boe

Service Delivery Manager
April De Boe is a seasoned IT Support Manager with senior-level expertise and a proven track record in technical application customer support. With a wealth of hands-on experience, April excels in service delivery, application support management, and IT operations. She is driven by a passion for efficiency and has consistently delivered results by streamlining operations, eliminating waste, and implementing continuous process improvements.

 

April’s proactive problem-solving skills, including deep experience in root cause analysis, have led to significant organizational impact, saving over $1 million in lost productivity and mitigating repeat incidents in her previous roles. Her commitment to excellence is further underscored by numerous technical and professional certifications, including UMBC A+, ITIL Foundations V3, and the HDI Support Center Desktop Support Manager certification.

 

April thrives on finding innovative solutions, optimizing workflows, and ensuring seamless IT support to drive business success.

Winston

Winston

Quality Control Manager

Winston started his position with Atruent early 2020. He is eager to learn and takes his job very seriously. He randomly checks upon all employees, verifying the quality of their work. He also cheers them up each time, and lets them know how much of a good job they are doing. He enjoys anything that moves and anything that can be eaten.
He holds a B.A. in Mischievousness.

Sebastian (Bash)

Sebastian (Bash)

CFO (Chief Fetch Officer)

Sebastian started his position with Atruent late October 2021. He wears multiple hats and also hold the role of Assistant to the Quality Control Manager.

He ensures that the moral is high within all of Atruent staff and check on them regularly (in a very selfish way since his real motives are belly rubs).

He made it known that our security system was lacking since he loudly let us know when anyone is at the door.

Sebastian holds a B.A. in Cuteness.