Ricci Barros
Founder,
The iTech Tree
A seasoned IT professional with over three decades of comprehensive experience in the field, holding an IT degree alongside ITIL qualifications.

BIOGRAPHY:

Ricci has dedicated over 20 years to leading and directing the ICT function within various organisations, showcasing a robust background in IT service delivery, software development, support, stakeholder engagement, team building, program/project management and vendor/contract management. Ricci also holds a Life Coaching certification, which he leverages to empower individuals in overcoming limiting patterns rooted in their formative years.

After leaving the corporate world, Ricci founded The iTech Tree to provide specialised ICT services for microbusinesses and small enterprises. His focus is on leveraging best-of-breed applications, seamless integrations, and automation to maximise efficiency, freeing up time for a balanced work and personal life.

 

TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION EXPERIENCE:

Ricci’s employment history is marked by significant roles, including serving as an IT Consultant for The iTech Tree, an IT Support Specialist at Endeavour College of Natural Health, and an ICT Manager for The Brosnan Group, among others. Throughout his career, Ricci has been instrumental in implementing strategic objectives, managing ICT infrastructure and services, and leading multi-disciplined teams of ICT professionals to deliver innovative solutions and improve service delivery across multiple sectors.

Since relocating to Moreton Bay, Ricci has specialised in delivering tailored ServiceM8 solutions for tradies and field service businesses, Square solutions for retail and hospitality, and Wix solutions for online-only enterprises. He ensures seamless integration and automation with finance, CRM, marketing, and office productivity tools to create holistic systems that align closely with clients’ business processes.

AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT THEM:

I bring a unique blend of certifications that complement the mentoring space: an IT degree complemented by extensive industry certifications, a Life Coaching certification from Evolve Now Institute, and Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Master Program. On a personal level, I’m a keen sports enthusiast—having played rugby for over 20 years—and now passionately follow Formula 1.