David Merkin

About David Merkin

David is a highly-experienced technology leader with that special knack for understanding how to apply his deep technology expertise to solve business problems…As a thought leader…he has a great idea every time!” ~ Founder and Owner of CMIT Solutions of FairfaxAs an accomplished director of technology and operations who has produced triple digit growth across multiple industries and sectors, I offer managerial and hands-on expertise in the design, development, management and delivery of advanced technology solutions. My skills that range from managing all aspects of a business to leading large-scale IT infrastructure projects for Fortune 500 companies.I am an expert in business development practices that include traditional and social media marketing, email, direct mail, public speaking events, trade shows and associated functions.In my current role as President and CTO of CMIT Solutions of Southwest Nassau, I built this successful IT services business from the ground up. Through expert team building, strategic sourcing and other initiatives.Grew sales 500% over 3 years\' time providing technology resources to over 30 clients and 300 devices.Prior to this, I served as Vice President, Engineering for Goldman Sachs, managing projects and delivering technology services to their credit, HR, legal, risk and other departments corporate-wide. Managed a network storage (NAS) migration project from beginning to end, reducing costs 20% through strategic negotiations.Provided business continuity planning for Tier 1 servers that reduced failover time by 50%.Provided front-end operations design & development that consolidated operations, improved team productivity and enhanced the user experience. I hold an MBA. in Technology Management, a BS in Computer Science, and am trained In HIPAA, Datto sales and Cisco sales.Dedicated and driven for success, I bring more than 100% committment to the organization for which I work.

Experience

1. IT Manager

   Par Health

   Nov 2025 — Present · Hobart, NY, US

   Dynamic IT Manager and Power Platform Application Developer with a proven track record of leading technology teams and delivering innovative solutions. Skilled in managing enterprise IT infrastructure while driving process automation with SharePoint and Dataverse through Microsoft PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI. Successfully developed 10 custom applications that streamlined business operations and improved efficiency across multiple departments.As the IT Manager and Power Platform Application Developer, I lead the technology team responsible for supporting and maintaining all aspects of site infrastructure, including desktops, laptops, servers, storage, network switches and firewalls, MPLS, desk phones, mobile devices, email systems, applications, lab and manufacturing hardware and software, backups, data center operations, cabling, operating systems, databases, virtual desktops and servers, and cloud SaaS solutions. My role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, ensuring that the team delivers reliable support while continuously improving processes through automation and innovation.I manage a team of two technicians who provide laptop and desktop hardware repair and upgrades, troubleshoot and install Office 365 email. Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Intune, VMWare and NetApp. I mentor and guide the team, fostering career development through training, clear responsibilities, and measurable objectives.Successfully developed ten applications using Microsoft PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency across the organization. I have led projects that introduced automation into critical processes, including mobile and computer phone requests, safety notifications, incident reporting, manufacturing tote tracking, and an application toolbox that simplifies access to essential resources. These solutions have reduced manual effort, improved visibility, and created measurable gains in productivity.

Education

• Baruch College

  Bachelors, Computer Systems

  1984 — 1989

• University of Phoenix

  MBA, Technology Management

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Small Business
• Technical Management
• Technical Architecture
• Technical Training
• Technical Analysis
• Change Management
• Network Administration
• Network Engineering
• Netapp
• Nas
• IT Service Management
• Servers
• Vendor Management
• Technology Management
• Storage
• Networking
• Enterprise Architecture
• Disaster Recovery
• Firewalls
• Managed Services
• Business Continuity
• Active Directory
• IT Service Delivery
• Strategic Partnerships
• IT Project Lifecycle
• Business Continuity Planning
• IT Systems Development
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Project Rollouts
• Network Design
• Network Performance Management
• Business Planning
• Execution of Business Plans
• F&a
• P&L Management
• Profit & Loss Management
• Revenue & Profit Growth
• Business Process Automation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Website Administration