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David Stinner | |
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| Born | 1976 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | University at Buffalo |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
David Stinner (born 1976) is an American entrepreneur and the founder and president of US itek, an IT services company headquartered in Tonawanda, New York. He is known for his leadership in managed IT services, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, as well as his contributions to regional business development in Western New York.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Stinner was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He attended the University at Buffalo, where he completed dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in 1998. In 2009, he returned to the University at Buffalo to complete the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) program at the School of Management.[4][5][6]
Career
[edit]In 1999, Stinner founded US itek, initially focusing on custom-built computers and IT distribution. Over the years, the company evolved into a full-service IT provider specializing in managed IT services, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.[7][8][9][10]
In 2006, Stinner introduced managed services to US itek after attending the Managed Services Workshop in Los Angeles, marking a major shift in the company's operations. This initiative allowed the company to offer proactive IT solutions tailored to clients' business goals, helping it grow into a leading managed service provider (MSP) in Western New York.[11]
In addition to his work with US itek, Stinner has also played an active role in the broader MSP community. In 2018, he joined the advisory committee of The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs and solution providers.[6][12][13][14][15]
Community Engagement
[edit]Stinner is a staunch advocate for the economic revitalization of Buffalo, New York. At US itek's office in Buffalo, Stinner designed workspaces with modern amenities to create an appealing environment for young professionals.
Stinner also co-founded Inception Buffalo, a coworking space established in 2017. Located in the same building as US itek's headquarters, the facility has become a hub for local entrepreneurs and remote workers.
References
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- ^ Yates, Rick (2024-10-14). "MSP Business Strategies: Insights from Industry Leaders". MSPX. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Boasting Buffalo: David Stinner on staying nimble and growing his company". bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstinner/
- ^ a b "Our Team". US itek, Incorporated. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Burke, Steven. "Locking Down Microsoft Windows: ThreatLocker Acquires Third Wall | CRN". www.crn.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Burke, Steven. "Acronis Is Acquired In Majority Stake Deal By European Private Equity Giant EQT". www.crn.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Burke, Steven. "HPE Gets AI-Based IT Management Boost With OpsRamp Acquisition | CRN". www.crn.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "David Stinner". www.ktufsd.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Timeline". US itek, Incorporated. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "ASCII Insight: MSPs Share Their Thoughts On Quiet Quitting". www.mspinsights.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "The ASCII Group Appoints 5 New Members to Advisory Committee". ASCII Group. 2018-07-12. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "ASCII Edge MSP Event Series Announced – Fresh Business Content For Growing MSPs". www.mspinsights.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Advisory Board". ASCII Group. Retrieved 2024-11-12.