Pasquale Curra

Chief Technology Officer

Contango IT

12.2010 - 02.2025

Ultimately built a highly successful Managed Services business, which was acquired at a valuation of 12x EBITDA
Led technical operations for 100+ clients across various industries, ensuring reliable management of over 5,000 endpoints.
Managed and mentored a team of 25 engineers, technicians, and service coordinators, fostering professional growth and high performance.
Implemented talent management strategies to improve productivity, accountability, and technical proficiency within the team.
Led recruitment and onboarding of new team members, ensuring alignment with company values and culture while maintaining a high technical standard.
Built strong client relationships through regular communication and personalized IT solutions, achieving a high client retention rate. Identified and addressed client needs, offering innovative technology solutions that improved business outcomes.
Negotiated service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure client satisfaction and service reliability.
Led large-scale projects, including server migrations and buildouts, network overhauls, and cloud transitions, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.
Maintained budget responsibility for IT projects, maximizing ROI and reducing operational costs through strategic vendor partnerships.
Developed and implemented robust cybersecurity frameworks, protecting clients’ data and systems against cyber threats.
Conducted regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and disaster recovery planning to safeguard client environments.
Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and GDPR
Spearheaded the identification, evaluation, and implementation of AI use cases that enhanced business outcomes