John Martell

About John Martell

I help CIOs, IT leaders, and business owners design, optimize, and govern cloud and infrastructure strategies that support growth, control costs, and reduce operational risk.With over 30 years of B2B experience, I specialize in cloud strategy and optimization, helping organizations simplify complex environments and make smarter technology decisions before committing to vendors or long-term contracts.At Teledata Solutions Group, we take a design-before-buy approach — aligning business priorities, financial objectives, and technical requirements before selecting platforms or providers.While cloud is often the starting point, I advise organizations across VMware, cloud, and infrastructure strategy—helping them make smarter, more cost-effective technology decisions.Cloud Strategy & Optimization (VMWare, Public, Private, Hybrid, and Repatriation)UCaaS & Collaboration PlatformsCybersecurity & Risk ManagementAI-Enabled Infrastructure & OperationsManaged IT & Lifecycle ServicesThis allows our clients to work with one trusted advisor across multiple initiatives, instead of managing disconnected vendors and point solutions.I lead with integrity, transparency, and long-term partnership — because technology decisions should create value not just today, but years into the future. If cloud cost control, infrastructure strategy, or technology alignment is a priority, let’s connect.

Experience

1. President

   Teledata Solutions Group

   Feb 2010 — Present

   Teledata Solutions Group is a vendor-neutral technology advisory firm helping organizations design and execute cloud-first strategies supported by secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure.As President, I lead advisory engagements focused on:Cloud optimization, cost control, and governanceInfrastructure and network strategy aligned to business outcomesReducing vendor complexity and long-term lock-inGuiding clients through procurement, implementation, and lifecycle supportAdvisory & Technical Focus Areas:Cloud Strategy: IaaS, PaaS, DaaS, SaaSPublic, Private & Hybrid Cloud ArchitecturesUCaaS & Unified Communications (Single & Multi-Location)Cybersecurity & Business Risk MitigationAI-Enabled Platforms & OperationsManaged IT ServicesTelecom, LAN, WAN, SD-WANDisaster Recovery & Business ContinuityWe have successfully helped organizations optimize public cloud environments (including AWS) and, when appropriate, transition to hybrid or private architectures to improve performance, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Education

• The University of Akron

  BSBA, Marketing

  1986 — 1992