David Gupta founded SD•I (System
Development•Integration LLC) in 1996 after
seeing a market need for technology-based
tools to support owners and managers of
spatially oriented physical assets.
In building such a unique organization,
Gupta needed to find and mold the right
management team to support the business
model. When the firm required cash during
tight times in 2001, he put himself at personal risk by guaranteeing a revolving line of
credit to fund the day-to-day operations and
project start-up costs.
After Sept. 11, SD•I evolved to deliver technology-based support of mission critical systems and infrastructure that were directly
impacted by Homeland Security issues and
property ownership responsibilities. When
SD•I secured a significant multiyear, multi-million-dollar security contract in 2004,
Gupta proved that the company could deliver — and financially back — larger size contracts typically pursued by national systems
integrators.
SD•I’s ability to retain driven talent, even
through tumultuous economic times, is
directly related to the culture that Gupta has
created. SD•I currently stands at a 91 percent
employee retention rate. Members of the
SD•I team share Gupta’s passion of providing
critical services to meaningful clients and are
fulfilled by knowing that their work has a real
impact on the community, securing airports,
enabling 911 calls, moving public transit and
educating children.
The company’s growth plans are driven by
both acquisition and organic growth strategies, with the intention of replicating its successful, relationship-driven, Chicago-based
business model in other markets.<<
HOW TO REACH: SD•I LLC, www.sdienterprises.com