Bio

Robert Cioffi, CTO & Co-Founder, pursued an entrepreneurial calling in 1993 to establish Progressive Computing with co-owner and college buddy, Ugo Chiulli. In his career at Progressive Computing, Robert has worked diligently to build the non-negotiable core values on which his company stands: Humble Confidence, Teamwork, Commitment and Respect. Robert is widely known to be an expert public speaker on a variety technology topics. His pragmatic, decisive and creative personality is evident in the dozens of business magazine articles published by or about him in the last 2 decades including Westchester Commerce and 914Inc. He has appeared on CNBC to speak on national issues affecting small business in 2014. Robert has served as an official partner advisor to several technology companies such as Microsoft and Axcient, and is actively engaged in the IT Nation Evolve Peer Group as Facilitator for 2 different groups. At heart, Robert is a “Go Giver” and a teacher. He was a CCD Instructor for 16 years, Lector and Council Leader in his local church, a former Board Member of the Greenburgh Public Library Foundation, and former Chairperson for the Yonkers Thrives Initiative. Robert grew up in the 70's and 80's and owes much of his creative nature and problem solving skills to the thousands of hours playing Dungeons & Dragons. Years later, while listening to a GE Executive speak about career paths, Robert asked what one piece of advice he would give a young professional. The answer would resonate well. He said, ''Be a Dragon Slayer''... and thus so, Robert was knighted. If your business needs an IT company that delivers expert services, that is impassioned with strong cultural values, that can claim 3 decades of practical business acumen, and is led by a ''dragon slayer'', then look no further. Call me at 914.375.3009 x212 if you'd like to learn more.