Sequentur’s Foundation in IT for Commercial Real Estate: The Legacy of Roman and Laura Gruzdev
Introduction
Founded by Roman Gruzdev, Sequentur has carved a niche as a premier IT support provider for construction and commercial real estate companies. Alongside his managing partner, Laura Gruzdev, Roman brings extensive experience and insight into the unique IT demands of the construction industry, making Sequentur a trusted name in the field.
Roman Gruzdev’s Journey in Construction & Commercial Real Estate IT
Roman’s career began in the early 2000s at Davis Construction where he served as IT Manager. At Davis, he played a key role in modernizing its IT infrastructure, overseeing the transition from scattered laptops to a fully integrated server farm and Citrix solution. The changes Roman and his team implemented, including enhanced security, centralized project management, and regular user training, helped drive substantial operational efficiencies, setting Davis Construction on a path toward five-fold growth. During Roman’s five years with the company, it grew from annual revenues of 200 million dollars to 1 billion dollars.
Following his tenure at Davis, Roman worked for Clark, one of Washington, DC’s largest contractors, Alpha Corporation, a major international player as well as HITT and Reinforced Earth Companies. He founded Sequentur in 2007. His understanding of construction-specific IT needs led to contracts with construction firms such as Jefferson Millwork & Design, Washington, DC’s top woodworking company and commercial real estate clients like Hoffman Architects. With each client, Roman’s expertise enabled the development of secure, efficient IT environments tailored to the demands of large-scale operations.
Laura Gruzdev’s Construction Background
While Roman has focused on IT infrastructure, Laura Gruzdev brings her own hands-on experience in construction project management to Sequentur. With positions in project management at firms like Bognet Construction and Spectrum Contracting in Washington, D.C., Laura gained first-hand insight into the technological needs of construction teams. Her experience with complex office buildouts and innovative spaces provided a practical perspective that she now applies in guiding Sequentur’s support strategies for construction clients.
A Unique Understanding of Commercial Real Estate and Construction IT Needs
Roman and Laura’s expertise covers both the technological and operational sides of construction, making Sequentur uniquely qualified to support companies in this sector.
Beyond construction, Sequentur’s services are trusted by a wide array of clients, including government agencies, nonprofits, law firms, and financial institutions. With their in-depth knowledge and commitment to excellence, Sequentur continues to help diverse organizations optimize their IT environments, enhance security, and focus on growth and innovation.
Under the leadership of Roman and Laura Gruzdev, Sequentur is a vital IT partner for construction and commercial real estate companies, combining an intimate knowledge of the industry with advanced IT solutions.
Client Success
Testimonial Success Story: Rocky Brown, Jefferson Millwork and Design
Jefferson Millwork and Design, established in 1990, is a premier architectural millwork firm based in the Washington, D.C. area. Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, they have completed projects for prestigious clients, including The White House, The Kennedy Center, and the National Museum of the American Indian. Their dedication to quality has earned them multiple Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Awards, highlighting their significant contribution to the region’s architectural excellence.
“We have been working with Roman and his team at Sequentur since the company’s inception. Our relationship with Roman spans over 25 years, and we have always relied on his expertise and dedication to service our IT needs.
Our company has an annual revenue of $25 – $30 million in revenue, 65 employees, 45 workstations, and 15 computer-aided machines, and has benefited immensely from Sequentur’s support. Their help desk response time is exceptional, with critical issues being addressed almost immediately and non-critical ones within an hour. Even when issues need to be escalated, we never have to wait long for a resolution.
Sequentur’s proactive recommendations have been instrumental in our growth. They have consistently advised us on speed, storage, reliability, backup redundancy, and malware protection, ensuring that we stay ahead of potential roadblocks. Their regular updates on new virus and malware threats, as well as critical cellphone updates, have kept our systems secure and efficient.
One of the standout aspects of working with Sequentur is their personalized service. Unlike other companies where you might never get the same technician twice, Sequentur provides a level of personalization that is unmatched. Roman’s dedication to his company and clients is evident, and we have never considered switching to a different managed service provider.
Our IT operations run so smoothly that I often forget we have an MSP company. Sequentur’s background work, including system monitoring, virus protection, and health checks, is invisible yet highly effective. As heavy graphics users with extensive AutoCAD and machine CAD programming needs, we appreciate that their monitoring is unobtrusive and efficient.
Sequentur has been a reliable and invaluable partner in our IT journey. Their expertise, proactive approach, and personalized service have significantly contributed to our success.”
