With almost two decades of diverse IT experience, I’ve excelled as a business owner and contributor to top-tier companies, including leading E-commerce and top-tiered 3PL entities. My career spans impactful roles in analytics, telecommunications, information technology, product development, product management, and networking.

As a seasoned professional, I’ve seamlessly transitioned from individual and highly technical roles to analytics, sales engineering/support, and management. This wealth of experience provides a unique perspective on the pivotal role IT professionals play in shaping service delivery and fostering customer engagement. Proficient in presenting project progress to C-level executives, I align IT efforts with overarching company goals, influencing organizational strategies.

As the owner of an IT managed services provider, I oversee procedures, processes, metrics, and standards, leading the integration of technological advancements into business operations. This role demands adept management of relationships, coordination among IT teams, and meticulous execution, control, and scheduling of planned releases to pre-production and production. My active involvement in negotiating outage windows and overseeing the change management process underscores my commitment to enhancing overall IT system efficiency and reliability.

Beyond the technical realm, my commitment to community well-being extends to active volunteering and contributing to numerous local organizations. This showcases how IT professionals can play a pivotal societal role. Engaging in philanthropic initiatives and giving back aligns with the social responsibility inherent in the IT professional’s role. This holistic approach recognizes the significance of leveraging technology for both business success and community betterment. My involvement in volunteer activities emphasizes dedication to making a positive impact beyond the IT sector, highlighting the transformative power of community engagement.

Notably, my entrepreneurial journey involves founding and successfully managing eight greenfield IT startups, showcasing prowess in dynamic business environments. In conclusion, my core strengths in critical thinking, leadership, and effective communication serve as a testament to the indispensable role IT professionals play. In environments requiring real-time decision-making, my contributions have been instrumental in shaping the present and future of technological landscapes.

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I first started with The Spartan IT Group in January of this year as the Sr EPO IT Project Manager, tackling my first website overhaul project. The experience gained was invaluable as I pushed myself into the customer facing IT world from previous a logistics and engineering background. I aim to provide exceptional value to my clients and teammates. It is imperative to me that my team and I do what we say and say what we mean.
My motivation is my growing family at home; I am very thankful for Lauren, who is due in October with our first son, and our 3 dogs: Bella, Bane, and Hotdog.

Samuel Ditslear serves as the Chief Information Officer at Spartan IT Group, leveraging his specialized expertise in IT infrastructure management and game server security. He is certified in CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and ITIL 4, underscoring his proficiency in network operations and IT service management. With a focus on strategic technology integration, Samuel ensures that IT initiatives support Spartan IT Group’s business goals, enhancing operational efficiency and security. His proactive approach to cybersecurity and infrastructure optimization continues to drive technological advancements and secure environments across the company.

As a dedicated software engineer, I specialize in meticulously crafting clean and practical web applications, driven by a passion for efficient, minimalistic user-centered design. With boundless creativity as my guiding principle, I transform innovative concepts into tangible realities.

My journey into the tech industry began with a remote position at a startup web agency in New Haven, Connecticut, where I played a pivotal role in designing and developing cutting-edge web applications for various startups. I contributed to devising effective business strategies to meet agile timelines and deliverables, gaining exposure to a variety of JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and lit-elements. This experience instilled in me a perpetual drive for improvement and ongoing learning.

In addition to my professional endeavors, I actively engage in freelancing opportunities, collaborating with clients to deliver tailored web solutions that meet their unique needs. Thriving in cross-functional teams, I leverage collective expertise to create impactful web solutions that drive results.

As a co-founder of the Pitt Smash Bros Club at the University of Pittsburgh, I established one of the largest gaming communities in Pittsburgh, catering to the general esports and grassroots culture. Transitioning from a pre-med college student to pursuing Computer/Information Science, I aligned my career path with my passion for content creation and enhancing interactivity and accessibility for end-users.

I have also taken on leadership roles, including leading a front-end team and co-creating a personal project—a registration web application for another gaming community on campus. In this capacity, I have shared my knowledge and expertise by mentoring friends and students eager to explore coding and enhance their resumes.

With a diverse range of experiences spanning community-building, startup environments, freelancing, and collaborative teamwork, I am well-equipped to contribute effectively to any web development project or team.

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I am a skilled software developer with a strong foundation in JavaScript, and certifications in Java, Python, and Computational Thinking. My development journey began with game modding back in 2017, which gradually evolved into software development over time. This unique path fueled my creativity and problem-solving skills, which can be shown in the multiple projects that I have created on GitHub.

I have a passion for bridging the gap between technology and non-tech-savvy individuals, empowering them to embrace and benefit from the digital world. I do this by applying my professional background, in addition to my educational background, to my day-to-day activities and tasks.

I love to get things started by gathering information, and new requirements. Excited to provide solutions to new problems. Excels at being involved and getting things done. Very patient, but can easily get impatient when there is a visible route to take. A risk taker who loves to try things out rather than “mentally test” ideas.