about us
Serving Wisconsin’s IT needs since 1996… without selling to private equity.
While most IT firms our size were bought and folded into bigger companies, we stayed local and independent. That’s what let us grow into a partner for both technology and business betterment.
our story
Founded in Brookfield and built to stay.
IT never had to be distant or corporate. Three decades in, some of our client relationships are nearly as old as the company. That kind of continuity is only possible because we never handed the business, or those relationships, to anyone else.
Over the years, our clients asked for more than reliable IT. They needed a partner to help them navigate fast-moving technology and grow. That work became business betterment, our practice for guiding clients from foundational systems to real growth.
WHAT INDEPENDENCE MEANS FOR YOU
How we work
01
Your interests come first.
Because we stayed independent, our advice is ours to give freely, shaped only by what your business needs rather than by an investor’s targets or a vendor relationship.
02
We solve business problems.
We start every engagement by understanding where your business is trying to go, then treat the technology as the means to get you there.
03
Relationships that last.
Our clients stay with us for years, so our engineers spot problems early and see opportunities for growth.
04
Accountability you can point to.
One team owns the outcome from end to end, so you always know who is responsible.
the people you talk to
Leadership and Delivery Team
Sarit Singhal
President / CEO
Sarit founded SSR in 1996, drawing on his experience managing IT for Harnischfeger and related companies. He serves on the boards of Sentry Equipment, Waukesha State Bank, Sharp Literacy, and the MMAC Council of Small Businesses. He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from UW-Milwaukee and completed the CEO program at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business.
Scott Brys
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Scott has been with SSR since 1997, keeping the firm and its clients at the forefront of new technology. He began his career as an electrical engineer with Terminal Andrae, one of America’s longest-established industrial automation contractors, and holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UW-Milwaukee.
Dirk Smith
DIRECTOR OF OPEX
Dirk leads SSR’s OpEx Betterment Program. He has worked more than 30 years across contract and OEM manufacturing, in roles from the shop floor to owner, president, and CEO, at companies up to $130M in sales, and has led or taken part in ten strategic acquisitions and integrations.
Sud Shanmugabaskaran
DIRECTOR OF GROWTH / FRACTIONAL CRO
Sud leads SSR’s revenue growth practice and Fractional CRO service. He brings deep experience in business strategy, revenue growth, and digital transformation, helping clients connect their sales, marketing, operations, CRM, ERP, and AI to drive smarter decisions and profitable growth.
Angela Medenblik
PROJECT MANAGER
Angela joined SSR in 2025 to lead and deliver the IT projects that optimize our clients’ technology environments. With a strong background in project management, technical problem-solving, and client collaboration, she keeps work moving on time, in scope, and on budget.
Scott Ehlke
APPLICATIONS & ANALYTICS DELIVERY LEADER
Scott leads SSR’s Applications & Analytics practice, bringing more than 25 years in technology leadership, product strategy, and team development. He focuses on building applications that improve efficiency and communication for clients.
Ryan Miller
CLIENT MANAGEMENT
Ryan joined SSR in 2020 after leading information technology in the education sector, including at Bader Hillel Academy. He has a firsthand understanding of the IT challenges facing small and mid-sized organizations.
Michael Parajecki
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Michael joined SSR in 2018 with responsibility for Finance and Administration, after five years in private practice. Previously he served in Audit for the Marcus Corporation and as Controller of a major Marcus hotel property. He holds a BS in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from DeVry’s Keller School of Management.
Angela Alcala
HUMAN RESOURCES
Angela joined SSR in 2022 to lead Human Resources, following a series of roles in HR and business administration with leading healthcare and senior living organizations — including Celestial Care, where she was responsible for 475 employees and 10 to 15 new hires a week. The go-to person for IT matters in her prior work, she’s glad to be closer to technology at SSR, building and supporting a first-rate technical team.
awards
community
Rooted in our community
Being local isn’t only about who answers the phone. We invest in the place our clients and our people call home.
Give Back Program
Each year we donate IT services and hardware to a selected local non-profit, helping them get more from their technology so they can do more for the community.
Be The Spark Program
With the MMAC’s Council of Small Business Executives and Milwaukee Public Schools, we host seventh-graders who build a computer, write code, and learn how technology companies help organizations, so they can picture a future in tech.
Let’s talk about your tech.
Tell us where your business is headed, and we’ll show you where we can help.
