Management Team

Mr. Piluso holds the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Data Storage Corporation. Additionally, assumed the role of Treasurer in 2020. His entrepreneurial spirit led to the co-founding of our subsidiary, CloudFirst Technologies Corporation, in 2001. Prior to his tenure at Data Storage Corporation, Mr. Piluso co-founded North American Telecommunication Corporation, serving as its Chairman and President, and played a pivotal role in its growth as a facilities-based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier licensed in ten states. His leadership extended to International Telecommunications Corporation, where he served as Chairman and Founder, culminating in a successful consolidation that went public in 1997 with a value of $800 million. Mr. Piluso's academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree, a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration, and a Master of Business Administration, all earned from St. John’s University. Past roles include Instructor Professor at St. John’s University, College of Business, and his service on the Board of Trustees of Molloy College from 2001 to 2013. Additionally, he has contributed to institutions such as St. John’s University, where he served on the Board of Governors from 2001 to 2016, earning the title of Governor Emeritus. Currently, Mr. Piluso serves on the Board of Advisors for the Nassau County Police Department Foundation. 

Mr. Panagiotakos assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer for the Company on May 18, 2021. Prior to joining us, he served as the Vice President, Corporate Controller of Cineverse Corp., formerly Cinedigm Corp., from April 2017 to March 2021. In this capacity, he oversaw the company’s accounting function, managed external audits, ensured compliance, and implemented controls while also focusing on staff training and development. Preceding his tenure as Vice President, Corporate Controller, Mr. Panagiotakos held the position of Corporate Assistant Controller at Cinedigm Corp. from October 2013 to April 2017. With over 26 years of experience in public company accounting, Mr. Panagiotakos brings a wealth of expertise to our financial leadership team. His extensive background includes various roles within the accounting department at Young Broadcasting Inc. from September 2004 to October 2013, including serving as Controller of one of its divisions and as Assistant Corporate Controller. Mr. Panagiotakos is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Bernard M. Baruch College, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce. His comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in public company accounting matters make him a valuable asset to our financial operations.

Wendy Schmittzeh is an accomplished management professional with more than 30 years of experience in corporate administration and executive support. From 2011 to 2023, she served as Manager of Administration at Data Storage Corporation, where she advanced to Director of Corporate Administration and, in 2024, was named Chief Administrative Officer. In these roles, Ms. Schmittzeh has been instrumental in driving initiatives across mergers and acquisitions, office and facilities management, human resources, corporate relocations, and executive leadership support.

Earlier in her career, she held key administrative roles as Executive Assistant/Facilities Administrator at North American Telecom and as Executive Assistant at Service Corporation International. Ms. Schmittzeh holds an associate's degree from the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Beyond her corporate accomplishments, she has been actively involved in her community, serving as a Vestry member at St. Ann's Episcopal Church and holding multiple board positions with the Suffolk County Bicycle Riders Association.