Higher Education

From campus-wide Wi-Fi to hybrid cloud and security, we design IT solutions that enhance the student experience, improve research collaboration, and ensure institutional resilience.

K-12

Laketec enables connected learning environments with secure networks, collaboration platforms, and IT support tailored to K-12 schools, balancing budget needs with future-ready technology.

Healthcare

Laketec provides compliant, secure IT solutions that enable healthcare providers to deliver connected care, safeguard patient data, and maintain high system availability across clinical and administrative environments.

Enterprise

We help enterprises scale globally with secure, agile infrastructures that support collaboration, cloud adoption, and data protection—empowering teams and customers with reliable, high-performing technology.

Manufacturing

We deliver secure, reliable IT infrastructures that support automation, connectivity, and uptime in manufacturing environments, helping facilities streamline operations, improve efficiency, and protect critical production data.

Local & State Government

From infrastructure modernization to strategic planning, Laketec helps government organizations build secure, reliable technology environments that serve their communities.

Other Industries

Our engineers apply proven IT expertise across diverse industries, tailoring network, cloud, security, and collaboration solutions that solve sector-specific challenges and accelerate growth.

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Richard Burns

Fun fact: Richard is an avid skier and golfer who loves balancing time outdoors with family and a good book.

Richard Burns brings over three decades of executive leadership across sales, marketing, operations, technology, finance, strategic planning, and organizational development. Currently serving as CFO at FocusCFO in Northeast Ohio, he specializes in guiding small and mid-sized businesses toward stronger financial performance, sustainable growth, and strategic positioning for exit or expansion. Over the years, Richard has stepped into roles as a fractional CFO, President, GM, COO, and head of Sales & Marketing, consistently improving cash flow, optimizing operations, and shaping organizations for long-term success. He holds a Bachelor’s in Plastics Engineering from Lowell Technological Institute and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Northeastern University.

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