CloudSpace Staff Bios
David Levin
Founder/President
David has been in the Information Technology (IT) industry for over 29 years. After beginning his career with a Fortune 500 company, he worked with several networking companies, then decided, about 20 years ago, to start a full service, Houston-based IT Company. Over time he built the business around the concept of the boutique IT business. In 2013 he founded Cloudspace , which has grown into a successful cloud computing company based in Houston. When asked about his goals, David says: “All I want to do is make a difference in a company from an IT standpoint.”
Nelson Romo
Chief Technology Officer
Nelson has over 13 years of experience in the technology sector, he brings a diverse skill set encompassing technical expertise and strategic vision.
With a foundation in datacenter and network infrastructure, Nelson spent 13 years working with three different Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in Houston. Starting as a Tech Support Engineer, he honed troubleshooting skills and deepened his understanding of customer infrastructure needs.
At Hewlett-Packard (HP), Nelson gained global insights during a two-year tenure in Argentina, driving operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Currently specializing in automation and DevOps at CloudSpace, he has led transformative projects optimizing cloud infrastructure and streamlining development pipelines. Nelson champions automation best practices and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Chris Nicolaou – CISM, CCISO
Chief Information Security Officer
Chris Brings more than 30 years of experience as an information technology security expert including the last 23 years as an executive and entrepreneur. Prior to joining CloudSpace, he has held positions in technology security management, sourcing, enterprise architecture and large-systems implementation at Lockheed Martin, Cierra Solutions, Occidental Petroleum. He was founder and CEO of Texas Data Network Services, where he built a global, multi-industry, IT solutions and cloud infrastructure implementation company with a successful sale and exit.
Chris is an active member of the Cybersecurity Advisory Board for University of Houston-Victoria, SecureWorld Houston Advisory Council and ISACA Houton Chapter board member. He served with distinction in the US Air Force for twelve years and was awarded, Outstanding Airman of the Year – First Air Force Division 1989.
Victor Guzman
Technical Operations Specialist
With a 6-year tenure in IT, Victor has demonstrated expertise in systems administration and IT project management. Currently pursuing a Business Management degree at Sam Houston State University, combining technical prowess with business acumen. Prioritizing innovation, he has leveraged 10 years of sales and management experience to drive successful IT initiatives and foster cross-functional collaboration.
Rick Ruiz
Senior Technical IT Specailist
An IT expert with 15 years in the trenches, Rick Ruiz is a tech aficionado, brandishing a trove of certifications from industry heavyweights Dell, Microsoft, AWS, and SonicWall. Renowned for an unwavering dedication to customer service excellence, he navigates the rapidly-changing tech landscape with ease. His passion for resolving complex technical challenges is matched only by a commitment to delivering an outstanding support experience, fostering trust and dependability within the information technology world.
Bryan Schuck
Senior IT Operations Tech
Bryan has a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Information Systems from UHCL. He has been assisting the technically challenged for 15 years and has 10+ years of admin experience with PSA’s, RMM’s and client and staff management. He is proud to be a part of the CloudSpace family and strives to see its continued growth.
