Ron Slyker
Ron Slyker, CEO and IT Solutions Expert
Ron Slyker
Ron Slyker runs Radiant Technology Solutions from Tarpon Springs and writes every article on this site. Born in Ohio and raised in Florida, he has spent more than 15 years working for and managing IT consulting firms.
- CEO & IT Solutions Expert
- Tarpon Springs, FL
- Certified: Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco, VMware, HP
Rather than hold someone hostage in a contract we work to earn their business every month.
Ron Slyker, CEO
Why Radiant does not use contracts
- 0Contracts to sign, on any plan
- 24/7Help desk for every client, every plan
Ron's view of IT contracts fits in one sentence: "Rather than hold someone hostage in a contract we work to earn their business every month." That line is the business model, not a slogan.
Clients pay a flat monthly fee per device and can leave any month. The only thing that keeps them is the service, which is exactly the pressure Ron wants his team working under.
What he brings to your network
Ron holds multiple industry standard certifications in Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco, VMware and HP. In practice that means the person shaping your setup has worked inside the platforms most small offices run on: Windows and Microsoft 365, Cisco networking, VMware servers and HP hardware.
He still gets on calls. Several of the reviews on this site name him directly, which says more about how Radiant works than any org chart could.
A family business with a 24/7 help desk
Radiant is a family business in the plainest sense. Ron's wife Kristin is the company's Super Coordinator, and John Slyker, who grew up around his father's IT career, works the help desk as an intern.
The rest of the 12-person team came to IT from customer service, logistics, operations and support roles, and every one of them answers to the same standard: pick up, explain it plainly, fix it. You can meet the whole team here.
On TV and in the community
Radiant has been featured on Tampa Bay's Morning Blend on WFTS ABC, talking through the cyber threats that target small and mid-sized businesses and the practical steps that lower the risk.
Ron is an alumnus of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. The company is a BNI member and belongs to the Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor chambers of commerce. Voted Best of Florida IT Firm 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What Ron writes about
Ron writes for owners and office managers, not for other IT people. Expect plain answers to the questions he hears on first calls: what managed IT should cost, how providers in Tampa Bay compare, and what cyber insurers expect before they will write a policy.
Outside the office, Ron spends his time with Kristin and their four children.
How to compare managed IT providers in Tampa Bay
How to compare managed IT providers in Tampa Bay on contracts, pricing, help desk hours and more, with six providers side by side as of September 2026.
02What does managed IT cost in Tampa Bay?
Managed IT runs $100 to $400 per user per month, per 2026 guides. What drives the number, what break/fix really costs, and how per-device billing works.
03What do cyber insurers require from Florida small businesses?
The security controls cyber insurers ask Florida small businesses to prove in 2026, what each one means, and a checklist to use before your renewal.
His knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness make IT issues feel a lot less stressful. Whenever we need assistance, Ron is quick to respond, takes the time to explain things clearly, and always finds effective solutions.
Timothy D.Google review
Had a problem with our PC we use for our small business not working and Ron not only gave us an excellent price, but also got us back up and running quickly.
NekomataGoogle review
Ron and his staff are fantastic. The team is responsive, knowledgeable and very professional. I recommend Radiant to all my clients.
Jack B.Google review
Radiant Technology Solutions is the best. Used them for our VOIP Phone System with no regret! Ron and his crew are amazing.
Justin H.Google review