Optimal Partners Consulting

Since 2007, Optimal Partners has been committed to Higher Education. We focus on Higher Ed institutions, providing a wide variety of IT consulting solutions for colleges and universities. But for us, this devotion goes far beyond the professional realm. Education of all types is a personal passion for us. Our story is deeply entwined with the power of education. "Nuno faced a pervasive pressure to find work as soon as possible instead of attending college." From a young age, our founder, Nuno Couto, knew without a doubt that an education was very important to him. He loved learning and was passionate about school. However, as the first in his family to pursue a college education, he faced almost overwhelming obstacles. Although he had the opportunity to attend top universities, he gave in to these obstacles. Instead of pursuing a college education, he entered the workforce right after high school. For years, he worked menial jobs with very low pay, no benefits, and no future. Finally, in his early twenties, he decided to attend university -- no matter the consequences or the opinions of others. It was difficult, as he now had a family to support and a full time job to balance along with his education. Nevertheless, several years later, he graduated as the top student in his Information Systems degree program. Later, after working at Accenture and Boston Scientific, Nuno went on to complete his MBA with a concentration in High Tech. "The company, he decided, must contribute in some way to his passion commitment to Higher Education." It was during his pursuit of an MBA that Nuno developed a strong interest in entrepreneurship. He decided to build a company focused on IT consulting services -- but with a twist. The company, he decided, must contribute in some way to his passion and commitment to Higher Education. That company became Optimal Partners. Since then, Optimal Partners has focused not only on providing Higher Ed a professional service, but also on aligning itself with the mission of Higher Education.