Meet the Team


Get to Know Our Team of IT Industry Leaders

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Nick Colyer

Founder of Refactored, VP of Digital Solutions at AHEAD, with 20+ years in IT leadership focused on cloud transformation and automation.

A frequent speaker and educator, Nick is passionate about empowering the next generation of technologists through community engagement and hands-on mentorship.

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David Dilday

David Dilday is a Principal Consultant at AHEAD, specializing in cloud strategy, Microsoft solutions, and operational maturity.

David guides businesses through cloud adoption strategies, executing cloud migrations, and providing expert advice on leveraging Microsoft solutions—particularly M365—to drive productivity, security, and scalability.

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Amy Colyer

Amy Colyer is a seasoned cloud strategist and former Microsoft Azure Solutions Specialist with deep roots in healthcare and education tech. At Refactored, she brings sharp technical insight and a no-nonsense approach to cloud governance and automation—always with a dash of humor and a competitive streak (especially when it comes to video games).

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Ameer Jassim

Ameer Jassim is a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, leading secure, scalable designs focused on Entra ID, authentication protocols, and advanced access controls like RBAC and ABAC. He holds a master’s in computer science and multiple Microsoft certifications. Outside work, Ameer stays active, plays guitar, and enjoys time with his wife and kids.

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Joe Fecht

Joe Fecht is a Technical Consultant at AHEAD, specializing in cost-effective Azure solutions for organizations of all sizes. With 15+ years in IT and five Azure certifications, Joe brings deep expertise and a client-first mindset to every engagement. He’s passionate about building sustainable cloud strategies—and when offline, he’s all about family time with his wife and three kids.

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Dwayne Natwick

Dwayne Natwick is the CEO of Captain Hyperscaler and a certified trainer across major security and cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365. With a background as a Global Cloud Security Lead and Cloud Training Architect, he’s passionate about empowering technologists through expert training and community engagement.

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Michael Levan

Michael Levan is a seasoned engineer, consultant, and content creator specializing in Kubernetes, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. As a Microsoft MVP, CNCF Ambassador, and AWS Community Builder, he helps teams translate technical complexity into practical value through training, advisory, and hands-on implementation. Michael is also a published author, podcast host, and international speaker, known for his engaging, practitioner-led approach to cloud-native technologies.