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About Us

Who We Are

At Ideal Integrations, our focus is to provide you with a sustainable competitive advantage through the strategic use of technology. We combine cutting edge innovations with a creative and skilled team of engineers to deliver customized technology solutions that will help your company succeed.

Leadership

Our management team provides experienced leadership helping to build long lasting client relationships and keeping the company focused on its core values of integrity, professionalism, experience, and communication.

  • Michael Stratos
    Michael Stratos
    Chief Executive Officer
  • Melissa Stratos
    Melissa Stratos
    Vice President of Sales & Business Development
  • Ryan Romano
    Ryan Romano
    Vice President of Solutions Engineering
  • Christopher Fox
    Christopher Fox
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Luke McOmie
    Luke McOmie
    Vice President of Offensive Security
  • Corey Bussard
    Corey Bussard
    Vice President of Security Services
  • Kurt Camealy
    Kurt Camealy
    Vice President of Technical Operations
  • Al Stasko
    Al Stasko
    Vice President of Human Resources
  • Bobby Riggs
    Bobby Riggs
    Chief Financial Officer

Community Involvement

Integrity is one of the core values of Ideal Integrations. We believe that giving back to our community is a part of that professional integrity. As a company, we sponsor many events and fundraisers benefiting regional groups. We are also always looking for new ways to integrate into this area and support the community that has always supported us!

Ideal Integrations Partner American Diabetes Association
Ideal Integrations Partner Animal Friends
Ideal Integrations Partner Family Links
Ideal Integrations Partner Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Ideal Integrations Partner Renewal Inc

Our Partners

Ideal Integrations works closely with the industry leaders to ensure delivery of the best product to our clients. Our partners have to pass a rigorous testing program by our team of engineers to ensure their products meet the Ideal Integrations standards. By becoming the client first, Ideal Integrations gains first hand understanding of how components will impact our clients.

Ideal Integrations Partner Carbon Black
Ideal Integrations Partner Cohesity
Ideal Integrations Partner CrowdStrike
Ideal Integrations Partner Dell EMC
Ideal Integrations Partner Extream Networks
Ideal Integrations Partner F5
Ideal Integrations Partner Fortinet
Ideal Integrations Partner Graylog
Ideal Integrations Partner Grey Noise
Ideal Integrations Partner Guardicore
Ideal Integrations Partner Help Systems
Ideal Integrations Partner Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Ideal Integrations Partner IGEL Technology
Ideal Integrations Partner LCN Serviecs
Ideal Integrations Partner Liquidware
Ideal Integrations Partner Megaport
Ideal Integrations Partner Microsoft
Ideal Integrations Partner Mitel
Ideal Integrations Partner Nessus
Ideal Integrations Partner Nimble Storage
Ideal Integrations Partner Nutanix
Ideal Integrations Partner Offensive Securtiy
Ideal Integrations Partner Opswat
Ideal Integrations Partner Palo Alto Networks
Ideal Integrations Partner Pentera
Ideal Integrations Partner Pentester Academy
Ideal Integrations Partner PlexTrac
Ideal Integrations Partner Pure Storage
Ideal Integrations Partner Sophos
Ideal Integrations Partner Swimlane
Ideal Integrations Partner Veeam
Ideal Integrations Partner VM Ware
Ideal Integrations Partner Zerto

Awards

Ideal Integrations Award CRN Fast Groth 150 2021
Ideal Integrations Award CRN Solution Provider 500 2022
Ideal Integrations Award CRN Tech Elite 250 2022
Ideal Integrations Award CRN Solution Provider 500 2024
Ideal Integrations Award Inc. 5000
Ideal Integrations Award Top Places to work 2020-2023
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Michael Stratos
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Stratos

Michael founded Ideal Integrations in 2003 and, under his leadership, the company has become one of the top IT services firms in the region. He has expanded the company nationally with a presence in multiple states. In 2009, Michael was honored with an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Technology, sales, and service category and has maintained the same level of dedication, curiosity, and integrity that earned him that recognition. He has furthered those efforts by co-founding Blue Bastion, a Pittsburgh-based cybersecurity firm, and acquiring thinkCSC, a top managed IT firm in Columbus, Ohio.

With more than 30 years of computer infrastructure and security experience, Michael demonstrates that he is not your average CEO. He is invested in every aspect of the company, working hand in hand with team members from every department and with clients, developing comprehensive managed services and IT solutions. Michael believes communication and connection are critical to personal and professional success and is equally as comfortable speaking to CEOs and CIOs as he is to technical engineers, understanding both the business side of IT and the technical side. “Our company has developed a unique ability to translate technical complexities to business operations, which has been essential to Ideal’s success.” Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.

Melissa Stratos
Vice President of Sales & Business Development
Melissa Stratos

As Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Melissa’s successful track record of more than 15 years includes sales achievements in the technology industry. Her recognized strength as a leader comes from her ability to forge and motivate teams and form strategic alliances. She has developed programs that bring value to the customer and have engendered sustained growth of the company’s client bases and channel relationships. In addition to her efforts within the company, Melissa passionately supports her local community and has driven Ideal’s involvement with several local and national charitable organizations. Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn.

Ryan Romano
Vice President of Solutions Engineering
Ryan Romano

Ryan has been part of the Ideal family since their launch. With more than 20 years of industry experience in cloud architecture, server and storage infrastructure design, and backup and recovery solutions, he has been instrumental in the growth and success of Ideal Integrations. Ryan leads the Solutions Engineering team, working hand in hand with sales team members, partners, and engineers, to provide clients with IT solutions that are tailored to their needs. Ryan is driven to continually seek more secure and efficient solutions for the infrastructure and security that businesses need to thrive. He prioritizes building relationships with clients and creating sophisticated and customized cloud, on-premise, security, and management solutions. Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn.

Christopher Fox
Chief Technology Officer
Christopher Fox

Christopher has always focused on spearheading a company’s technical vision. Bringing more than 23 years of IT experience from a variety of companies, including MSPs and K-12 institutions, he now serves as Ideal Integrations’ CTO. A tremendous resource for Ideal’s clients and employees, Christopher is committed to finding strategic solutions for business needs, whether it’s connectivity and accessibility to the cloud, or implementing new layers of disaster recovery. His focus is on driving innovation by engaging closely with our channel partners as well as our internal teams. Connect with Christopher on LinkedIn.

Luke McOmie
Vice President of Offensive Security
Luke McOmie

Luke has been working in offensive security since 1994 and is a leading expert in the field. By leveraging his talents and extensive experience in security leadership and program development, security service practice and team direction, red teaming, ethical hacking, penetration testing, social engineering, physical security, assessments, incident response, and compliance, Luke guides companies and executive leaders to understand the importance of, communicating the need for, and addressing the challenges that it takes to create and maintain a strong security posture. He has founded and contributed to several top industry organizations throughout his career, including startups, Fortune 100 enterprises, and federal agencies. Luke is an extrovert who passionately supports the information security community; he is a featured speaker at various conferences, a published author, and an industry liaison for many businesses and organizations. Connect with Luke on LinkedIn.

Corey Bussard
Vice President of Security Services
Corey Bussard

Corey Bussard is passionate about cybersecurity and has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. He has held many different roles on both the red, blue, and purple teams. Corey was instrumental in starting Ideal Integration’s subsidiary, Blue Bastion, and progressively took on leadership positions with Ideal Integrations, becoming Manager of the Network Operations Center in 2015, Manager of the Security Operations Center in 2017, Director of Cybersecurity Services in 2019, and Vice President of Security Services in 2021. Corey prides himself on keeping up to date with all facets of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, endeavoring to contribute to the industry as a whole by sharing his expertise with the community. Connect with Corey on LinkedIn.

Kurt Camealy
Vice President of Technical Operations
Kurt Camealy

Kurt has been a valued part of the Ideal Integrations team since 2004, boasting over 27 years of experience in IT infrastructure, engineering, and technical operations. Kurt is pivotal in driving the company’s success by overseeing technical services and working closely with sales, business development, and engineering teams. With a strong background in managing IT environments and resolving complex infrastructure challenges, Kurt is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. His focus on building strong relationships and creating efficient, secure IT strategies ensures businesses have the tools they need to thrive. Connect with Kurt on LinkedIn.

Al Stasko
Vice President of Human Resources
Al Stasko

Al joined Ideal Integrations in 2005 as a controller, bringing with him his more than 25 years of leadership experience and financial expertise. His wealth of knowledge in real estate, hospitality, and property management industries have provided the fiscal guidance required to achieve Ideal’s responsible growth goals. A graduate of Robert Morris University, Al has a successful history of working in the information technology and services industry, and possesses strong financial, troubleshooting, and team building skills. His exceptional customer service skills are highly valued by our team and our clients. Connect with Al on LinkedIn.

Bobby Riggs
Chief Financial Officer
Bobby Riggs

Bobby Riggs serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Ideal Integrations, bringing over 20 years of experience in high-growth, private equity-backed, tech-enabled service companies. Renowned for his highly analytical and hands-on leadership style, Bobby specializes in translating complex business strategies into tangible financial outcomes, maximizing profits, and aligning with the interests of shareholders, employees, and customers. His expertise spans finance operations, auditing, banking, and M&A, with a proven track record of streamlining processes and driving organizational performance through strategy formulation, regulatory compliance, and robust financial controls. Bobby’s collaborative approach and ability to provide actionable recommendations make him an invaluable partner to the executive management team, ensuring the efficiency and productivity of company operations. A strategic thought leader and trusted partner to CEOs, Bobby has excelled in formalizing and standardizing accounting functions, enhancing compliance and governance, overhauling financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, and creating significant shareholder value. Beyond his professional achievements, Bobby resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, hiking, camping, and playing acoustic music, often performing at local gigs. His dynamic blend of professional expertise and personal passion reflects his well-rounded and dedicated approach to both work and life. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from George Mason University.