About Ross
I started working in technology at the age of 13, launching a business that offered basic computer skills tutoring to seniors in our community.
The business took off and I gradually expanded my offerings to include computer support, repair, and website development services. While I put expansion largely on hold when I left home to attend the University of Vermont in 2005, I still have clients who I began working with in the late 1990s.
After graduating with a BA in Economics, I went to work for a public transit provider where I managed all of their IT systems for five years before moving to Washington, DC.
I moved to DC to work for a major company in the travel and transportation space, shifting from a technology focused role to business strategy. For several years, I ran a side business selling on eBay and Amazon, but shifted away from that venture as opportunities became harder to find.
Ross Nizlek Technology Services is launched
While I still maintained a small client base from my earlier days, I was largely content to help out the occasional client and my work revolved largely around computer systems administration and support.
Then the pandemic happened. Suddenly I was getting calls from old clients – they needed a new website or an online store and they needed it tomorrow. Meanwhile, my day job was suddenly looking less stable and it seemed wise to build another source of income. I took on a few website projects, which led to referrals to others, and the business scaled to what it is today. Web development now represents 80-90% of my work – the inverse of the days prior to 2020.
My Personal Life
I live in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC, a city that I’ve called home for the last decade. In my free time I enjoy reading, running and cycling, and traveling.
In 2022, I met an incredible woman who is now my girlfriend of several years – we actively talk about building a life together here in the nation’s capital region.
Get in touch with Ross
I’d be happy to discuss how I can help you on your upcoming technology projects or how I can assist with challenges you are having. I’m always happy to schedule a free consultation call to better understand your needs.