Ed Swiderski

Technologist / Field Expert Speaker

 

Ed Swiderski is a senior industry enthusiast in the enterprise technology community with over a decade of experience in consulting and business development. Ed's unique background in business solutions and technology strategy have attributed to much of his success, in addition to his continuous education and community event support around the country.

 

“I'm a technologist at heart, though I love public speaking at technology-related conferences.  I enjoy helping everyday people better understand the benefits of using open source technology, and to help demonstrate how powerful open source can be in education and other public entities globally.  Many people have no idea how this methodology of software can break down the digital divide.”

Ed is also very passionate about some tech topics that are more consumer focused: Mobile Computing, Cloud Computing, Social Networking/Media, Web Development, and Open Source/Linux.
Mr. Swiderski began his career with Voyager.net as an intern while attending Michigan State University. Upon graduating, he immediately joined Analysts International in various software development capacities. He was involved in software projects from small commercially focused, to large-scale systems integration. In the midst of his entry level experience, Ed started up GreenCanyon, a professional web services consulting firm.  Mr. Swiderski has also driven business solutions for Magenic and NuSoft, national leaders of Microsoft consulting services. Mr. Swiderski's most recent role has been Enterprise Services Executive, with Microsoft Consulting Services, where he was responsible for managing 10 states in the Midwest region, specifically focused on large public sector entities. Core responsibilities included sales, account management and orchestrating enterprise application and infrastructure deployments.

 

Key activities and organizations include serving as a founding Board Member of the International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP), serving as a general member of the Chicago Technology Executives Club, serving as the Vice President of the MSU Alumni Association of Metropolitan Chicago and currently serves on the board of the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies Management from Michigan State University, and is currently pursuing his Masters in Information Systems from DePaul University.

Outside of his professional career, Ed has also co-starred on ABC's The Bachelorette, where he was selected as the final contestant by Jillian Harris.

 

Ed champions several charities including Global Education Open Technology Foundation (GEOTF) www.geotf.org, as well as Animal Charities including PAWS and others.