More than 20 years ago an idea was born. One that would forever change the human experience. This is not that idea. Even still, we’re proud of it. The idea for Edu Tek Ltd. had humble beginnings in the upstairs bedroom of a kid in college.
'twas 1991...
1991
Micah Orifici (The Entrepreneur) starts MikaSoft
1993
Asked to cease and desist by Microsoft
1995
While finishing up his degree at Columbia University Micah starts Edu Tek Ltd.
1996
Edu Tek begins providing technology design and planning services to School Districts in the NY Metro area
1998
First Residential Technology (Smart Home) Installation Mahopac, NY
1999
Matthew Orifici (The Brains) joins the team as Vice President while finishing up his degree at Pace University
Started Providing Onsite MIS services for the Rye Neck UFSD
Edu Tek begins its first High School Internship Program
2000
Moved to new office in Mamaroneck, NY
2001
Edu Tek installs its first Enhanced Technology Classroom (ETC) in Irvington UFSD
2002
Edu Tek displays the ETC at the NY State Capital in Albany
2004
Edu Tek proves more affordable than state funded BOCES in providing Onsite services for two metro area school districts
Edu Tek expands to new office space in White Plains
2005
Edu Tek installs 110+ Interactive Whiteboards in one school district in one summer
2006
Edu Tek starts providing Software Development services
Edu Tek returns to its roots by purchasing and moving into a larger location in Mamaroneck, NY
Edu Tek branches out to include Residential Home Automation services by starting Westchester Home Theaters
2007
Mario Caligiuri (The Swagger) who began as an intern, becomes VP of Operations
Edu Tek begins providing deployment services for CDW-G
Edu Tek and CDW-G host the first Ed Tech Expo giving customers unprecedented access to manufacturers and their products
2009
Edu Tek branches into Health Care providing Onsite MIS services to the Amsterdam Nursing Home, a 409 bed not-for-profit care facility in Manhattan
Edu Tek begins a long standing relationship with Pace University providing both IT consulting and AV implementation services
2011
Edutek provides Audio Video design and implementation services for Columbia University
2013
Matthew Orifici takes on the role of President
Micah Moves into the role of CEO with a focus on New Business
Edu Tek migrates its first customer entirely to Google Apps (Yorktown CSD)
2015
Edu Tek turns 20
Edu Tek reorganizes staff to create a new Operations Manager Role to better serve the needs of our customers
Edu Tek crosses the 50 employee mark
Here we are today. Looking forward to what's next while never forgetting where we came from.