 | Speaker biography Lee Drake has extensive speaking experience. He's spoken on topics such as computer security, programming best practices, building content managed websites, building online communities, virus and spyware prevention, social media, and a variety of other computer-related topics. Lee has built a world-wide following of users who rely on him to get up-to-date computer, security, social media and information technology news. In addition, Lee has participated in a number of discussion panels on wide-ranging business-related topics, including health insurance for small businesses, legislative issues for NYS businesses, workmen's comp, 240/241 reform, and Medicaid/Medicare reform. He participated in a panel sponsored by then Senator Hillary Clinton on the challenges of providing health care to small businesses. |
As a former member of the executive board for the Rochester Small Business Council Lee has worked hard to help NYS create an environment that is more friendly towards small businesses. As a current member of the Eyes on the Future board, As a former member of the economic development committee for the Rochester Business Alliance he's participated in assisting Rochester to grow into a competitive upstate NY city. As a member of the board for the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Monroe County Job Services Employment Committee Lee has added extensive experience in the everyday issues of HR Management in the small business.
As a member of the Rochester Professional Consultants Network Lee has spoken on panels ranging from computer solutions for small businesses, building an online presence for your consulting organization, web advertising, and search engine optimization, to the challenges of building a consulting organization.
As 50% owner of Aztek Computer Solutions, Inc., Lee helped build a Rochester Top 100 company. As President and CEO of OS-Cubed, Inc., Lee is well on the way to creating his next Top 100 company.
Lee is a mentor for the Harris Corporation sponsored 1511 Penfield FIRST Robotics team, working as the marketing mentor for the team, as well as consulting with teams throughout the area to promote FIRST robotics.
In addition, Lee has participated extensively in the programs sponsored by The Executive Committee (TEC) now known as Vistage. Lee is a graduate of Cornell University ALS School, a programmer, a Habitat for Humanity supporter, and a fan of computer and board gaming and science fiction and fantasy books.