Our
Core
Management
Team
Meet our senior executives with their diverse range of backgrounds and expertise.
With an in-depth knowledge in areas such as finance, marketing, operations, and human resources they work to guide the company’s strategic direction and ensure its success.
Farid Shouekani
Chairman
Farid has more than 20 years of experience in corporate management, engineering and software development of communications system including wireless, switching, networking and smart cities platform. For the past decade Mr. Shouekani was working with Viper networks on building a state-of-the-art smart cities platform and renewable energy solutions to provide strategic technological advances to existing infrastructure.
Farid has played a significant role in attracting investment to the company, cut cost, and sustain operation with the current economy. Mr. Shouekani has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from Florida Tech.
Erik Levitt
Partner & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Erik B. Levitt co-founded 1stPoint Communications in 2011, following the success of Endstream Communications, LLC, a next-generation VoIP and telecommunications carrier, which he co-founded in 2007. Mr. Levitt has 25 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology field.
Prior to founding Endstream, Mr. Levitt founded Core Technology Services in November 1995. A leading managed service provider in data networking and telecommunications outsourcing, Core supported clients in 35 countries.
In January 2004, Core was acquired by Access Integrated Technologies (AccessIT) and Mr. Levitt continued as the President and COO of the Managed Services division for more than three years. He oversaw strong growth in the division, where he led the data center group as well as managed services. He was also responsible for integrating new acquisitions into the division.
Mr. Levitt worked as a consultant with clients including Citigroup, Merrill Lynch International Private Client, and Lehman Brothers.
Mr. Levitt received a degree in Management and International Business from the Stern School of Business at NYU and was an International Baccalaureate student at the United Nations International School.
Kristen Vasicek
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Vasicek joined 1stPoint in 2016 in a Marketing Director role and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in November 2018.
Her experience includes founding a brand representation firm, Vasicek Models, project management and operations for Pookie and Sebastian, Magnolia Interior, Ravi Rouge, and operating privately held retail stores.
She has also held a sales and marketing position at a Texas based wireless Internet Service provider. Ms. Vasicek graduated from Texas Tech University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies and is from Midland Texas.
In January 2004, Core was acquired by Access Integrated Technologies (AccessIT) and Mr. Levitt continued as the President and COO of the Managed Services division for more than three years. He oversaw strong growth in the division, where he led the data center group as well as managed services. He was also responsible for integrating new acquisitions into the division.
Mr. Levitt worked as a consultant with clients including Citigroup, Merrill Lynch International Private Client, and Lehman Brothers.
Mr. Levitt received a degree in Management and International Business from the Stern School of Business at NYU and was an International Baccalaureate student at the United Nations International School.
