IREON New Member Profile: Justin Hermann, president of smartIT LLC

Name: Justin Hermann

Title: President, cybersecurity expert

Company: smartIT LLC

Address: 12 Wisconsin Court, Floor 2, Bay Shore, NY 11706

What year did you join IREON: 2023

Birthplace: Bethpage, NY

Education: Master of Science in Information Systems, Marist College; Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Marist College

First job: Target, sales floor team member

First job in real estate or allied field: IBM, software technical sales

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I help our clients minimize their risk, navigate the complexities of technology and cybersecurity, and protect their businesses from cybersecurity threats! I also help our clients as their dedicated virtual IT director. I am planning to expand our firm while providing personalized and professional service for our clients. Our offerings have evolved since my business partners and I started our practice six years ago. Every day technology changes, and we keep our clients at the forefront. For years, I have worked hands-on as a technician, and know both the “business” and “technical” sides of IT very well. We currently have eight team members in total. All the work we do is tied back to your business growth. Improper IT can really hold a business back.

One fun fact about you is: I am very supportive of entrepreneurship and helping other start their own businesses. I have worked with numerous start-ups over the years.
Two words to describe your work environment: Smart and friendly

Three things on your bucket list: Buy a commercial property, restore my classic car, and visit southern Italy.

Favorite streaming series: “Suits” (on Netflix)!

Favorite movie: “The Blues Brothers”

Favorite book: “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill

Favorite vacation destination: Marco Island, Florida was an amazing honeymoon destination with my wife

If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Grant Cardone at Bryant & Cooper Steakhouse

Rules to live by in business: Never give up even when things get hard!

What is your DREAM job? (NOT your current job) Anything that has to do with boats