Blase E. Salvatore, II is president of Mercadien Technologies and a managing director of The Mercadien Group. He is a senior information technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in strategic business operations, IT financial planning and analysis, development of managed technology solutions, information governance, and network infrastructure design.

He possesses a commanding knowledge of all aspects of IT including technology business management, disaster recovery planning and coordination as well as network security. His multi-dimensional consulting engagements have represented a variety of organizations within industries such as: financial, legal, healthcare, and nonprofit.

Blase holds a degree in Electronic Engineering in addition to technical certifications. He is a member of ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), RSM McGladrey Technology Network, and the New Jersey Technology Council. In addition, he has owned and operated several successful businesses. Blase is a frequent presenter at various technology seminars in the Delaware Valley. He has previously been featured in several publications including Forbes, Mercer Business magazine, and Southern New Jersey Business People.