Michael Cocanower

About Michael Cocanower

Do you want your technology related problems to be our problem, not yours?My company, itSynergy, specializes in IT consulting and management services for small and mid-market businesses, with a focus on Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) who demand a higher standard of cybersecurity and compliance. As your in-house technology team, we’re more than a help desk. Our comprehensive approach includes help desk support, best practice alignment, centralized services, strategic planning, cybersecurity risk management, and regulatory compliance expertise. HAVE A TECHNOLOGY PAIN POINT? Technology can be stressful and time-consuming. Your time is better spent running your business or department, not fixing keyboards or a crippled business with no internet connection.If you need some IT help, get in touch at 48••••••78 or at m••••••••@itsynergy.com. RIA COMPLIANCE AND ETHICAL HACKING We specialize in providing cybersecurity and IT solutions for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs), combining technical excellence with deep regulatory knowledge. With certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP®), we deliver IT strategies that strengthen cybersecurity defenses while ensuring full regulatory compliance with SEC guidelines. HIRING IT PROFESSIONALS THAT LOVE SOLVING PROBLEMS http://itsynergy.com/about-us/careers ABOUT ME I’m the founder and president of itSynergy. Since its inception in 1997, Phoenix, Arizona-based itSynergy has empowered small- and medium-sized businesses with strategic information technology (IT) guidance and comprehensive IT infrastructure services that provide distinct competitive advantages. As a Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP®), I combine cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic IT expertise to help RIA businesses thrive securely.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Itsynergy

   Apr 1997 — Present

Education

• Arizona State University

  BS, Finance, Computer Information Systems

  1993 — 2000

Skills

• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Disaster Recovery
• Virtualization
• Data Center
• Professional Services
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Sharepoint
• Agile Methodologies
• Microsoft Products
• Management
• Vmware
• Consulting
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• IT Strategy
• IT Service Management
• Network Administration
• Computer Hardware
• Microsoft Exchange
• Cloud Computing
• Saas
• Microsoft Technologies
• Managed Services
• Integration
• IT Management
• Network Security
• Software as a Service (Saas)