Not Your Typical MSP

John is a graduate of St. John’s University with a BS in Computer Science and a minor in telecommunications. John began tinkering with technology at a very young age and pursued technology as a career to fulfill his life-long passion. John has obtained an MCP certification as well as an MCITP Enterprise Administrator certificate. He has been with Fairdinkum since 2006 and now leads the business development team. John’s positive demeanor, along with his depth of security knowledge and troubleshooting tactics, make him crucial to Fairdinkum and our clients.

Michael is a graduate of the University of Tampa with a BS in Computer Information Systems. As a child growing up in Connecticut, he always enjoyed working with computers. He was able to turn his passion into a career by earning a degree in CIS. Michael has a MCP certification as well as a MCITP Enterprise Administrator certificate. Michael has been with Fairdinkum for 15 years and is currently in charge of operations. His extensive knowledge in various fields makes him an essential part of Fairdinkum’s leadership team.

Geoff is a graduate of Vassar College with a BS in Computer Science and over 11 years of experience in the field of technology. After starting out in the role of IT support at Fairdinkum, he has since worked his way up to become a Project Manager. Some of his projects have included a complete network deployment for a 300-person advertising agency and a staged cloud migration for a 100-person asset management firm. Geoff has experience with all levels of server and network support, with a focus on scripting and automation to constantly improve support metrics. After 10 years as an employee of Fairdinkum Consulting, Geoff has recently become a partner in the firm, proving his commitment and dedication to maintaining the high standards that Fairdinkum holds itself to.

Andrew earned his Bachelor’s degree at High Point University. While double majoring in Computer Information Systems and Business, Andrew was also a 4-year starter and team captain in HPU’s division 1 baseball program. He has been in the IT industry for 14 years. Beginning his 12-year tenure at Fairdinkum Consulting as a Jr. Engineer, Andrew has been promoted several times to become the Service Manager and a Partner. Andrew has built his teams with a focus on Fairdinkum’s core values and culture. Utilizing his managerial and leadership abilities, Andrew has been a key component in re-organizing Fairdinkum’s IT staff to expand seamlessly and stay in line with the company’s extensive growth.

As a young man raised in Middletown, New Jersey, Keith Shaffer always had an innate drive to help others. He graduated with a BS in Computer Engineering from Fairfield University and worked as an IT support engineer right out of college. His hard work and dedication not only helped him tackle large problems for his clients, but also got him quickly promoted to a Partner within Fairdinkum Consulting. Keith values innovation, reliability and providing honest interactions to help foster the growth of his customers. Currently, he oversees Fairdinkum’s client technical alignment division, while also focusing on internal sales and client relations. As a Microsoft-certified employee and a trusted Partner, Keith has been with Fairdinkum Consulting for over 15 years and counting.

David is a graduate of St. John’s University with a BS in Computer Science and over 25 years of experience in the field of technology. After starting out in the role of IT support with well-known news organizations such as Newsday and the Associated Press, David got into the field of IT consulting in the late ‘90s. In 2001, he joined three other co-workers in founding Fairdinkum Consulting, which has grown to employ more than 20 IT professionals, partner with over 80 clients and service thousands of end-users. David holds several Microsoft MCSE certifications and is also a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE 32645).