# Mike Leonidas

> Mike Leonidas, also known professionally as Michael Leonidas, is the founder, president and CEO of NIC, a managed IT services company established in 2002. Based in the Los Angeles area, he works on technology strategy, infrastructure and cybersecurity for business clients. NIC expanded into Salt Lake City through its July 2024 acquisition of Applied Integration.

- **Role:** Founder, President & CEO at NIC (NIC IT Partner)
- **Organizations:** NIC Inc.
- **Education:** Computer Education Institute, Woodland Hills, California
- **Known for:** Founded NIC in 2002., Built a managed IT business serving the Los Angeles area and clients nationwide., Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer; his LinkedIn profile also lists CompTIA A+, DataCore SAN Certification and SonicWALL CSSA coursework.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2002** — Held chief technology and chief information leadership roles at global companies, according to his NAWLA speaker biography.
- **2002** — Founded NIC Inc.; a CIO Bulletin profile reports that his former employers became clients.
- **2016** — Spoke about cybersecurity awareness at the launch of NIC’s redesigned website and published LinkedIn articles on business technology.
- **2024** — NIC acquired Applied Integration on July 11 and expanded into Salt Lake City.

## Achievements

- Founded NIC in 2002.
- Built a managed IT business serving the Los Angeles area and clients nationwide.
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer; his LinkedIn profile also lists CompTIA A+, DataCore SAN Certification and SonicWALL CSSA coursework.

## Latest updates

- **2024-07** — NIC announced its acquisition of Applied Integration and expansion into Salt Lake City.

## Links

- Website: https://www.nicitpartner.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leonidas-659a12b

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