Executive Profile – Manish Bhardwaj

Manish Bhardwaj is an accomplished entrepreneur, innovator, and technology leader with more than 28 years of experience in building businesses, designing enterprise solutions, and leading organizations through growth and transformation.

He is the Founder & CEO of Vista IT Solutions, a nationally recognized Managed IT Services and Software Solutions provider headquartered in Connecticut. Under his leadership, Vista IT has been consistently ranked among CRN’s Top 500 Managed Service Providers (Pioneer 250), CRN Top 150 Fast Growth Companies, and honored in CRN’s Security 100 and Next Gen 250 for driving excellence in cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, AI, and next-generation IT solutions.

With a strong belief in taking vision to reality, Manish has overseen the creation and evolution of innovative platforms such as:

• iTMS (IntelliTransit Management System) – a unified SaaS platform for intelligent transit operations.
• IntelliView360 – delivering data-driven insights and enterprise visibility.
• IntelliConnect IoT – enabling connected devices and smart technology integration.
• Advanced research platforms supporting behavioral health and public health studies — combining robust web back-end systems with iOS and Android apps, trusted by leading universities and institutions.

In addition to leading new product innovation, Manish has successfully guided teams through high-stakes technology transitions. He has stepped into complex environments where systems were deeply embedded, knowledge transfer was limited, and continuity was critical — ensuring stability, support, and long-term sustainability. This ability to adapt across industries reinforces his strength in transforming difficult challenges into enduring solutions.

His expertise spans:

• Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity
• Cloud Solutions & Hybrid Infrastructure
• Enterprise Architecture & Software Development
• SaaS Innovation & Full-Stack Platforms (Web & Mobile)
• Data Engineering & Artificial Intelligence
• IoT, Mobility & Smart Technologies
• Behavioral & Public Health Research Systems
• Mission-Critical Enterprise System Transitions

Manish has published technical papers for Microsoft, VMware, and IBM, and consulted for institutions such as the Yale University School of Public Health.

He holds dual master’s degrees - an MS in Information Technology from Quinnipiac University and an MBA from Post University in Connecticut. In 2021, he was selected into and completed the Goldman Sachs 10KSB program, reflecting his commitment to scaling ventures with excellence.

At the core of his work is a vision to leverage technology for business resilience, growth, and transformation while mentoring teams and fostering long-term client partnerships.