Team

Arash has been working in the Computer Technology field for over 15 years. His experience spans several startup companies building smart camera systems, iPhone apps, websites and Managed IT Support. For a brief period Arash worked at IBM on some of the worlds fastest computer processors. He holds several patents on computer architecture. Outside of his work life, Arash has been a small business development commissioner for the City of San Jose and volunteers regularly as a lecturer at San Jose State University. Arash has his Bachelors and Masters degree in Computer Engineering from San Jose State University.

Josh has been actively tinkering with electronics since he was old enough to hold a screwdriver. An innate curiosity for all things digital has led to him building many PCs and microcontroller based projects.  He is currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science along with certificates related to the IT field. When not at his desk, Josh can be found out in nature taking pictures with his DSLR camera.

Glenna has been working in Administration since 1975. Her last position before Ophtek was as an Office Manager/Administrator for a Tech Company in Walnut Creek, CA. Twenty-Five years later, she decided to semi-retire. That’s when Ophtek came into the picture with the perfect position and the best team. Off hours, Glenna enjoys gardening, home design, art and exploring nature.

Gabrial has worked many years in customer service helping people of many different backgrounds. He has worked with computers since he was a teenager in high school. Hoping to make a name for himself, he moved to the Bay Area where he’s since joined the Ophtek team. When not working with computers, Gabrial peruses hobbies such as playing synthesizer and urban photography. 

Elsie was inspired to work in the Technology industry through a tech program called COOP Careers where she earned a Sales Certification. After gaining experience in the field, she returned to teach at COOP Careers for the Sales and Digital Marketing courses. While she isn't working for Ophtek or COOP Careers, she likes to spend time in the creative communities in San Jose and San Francisco. Her past experiences include the SJ Poetry Slam and The Carnaval held annually in San Francisco.

Anthony comes from many years of customer service, where he built personal relationships with clients. Being exposed to computers his whole life, he recently made the career change into information technology.  In his personal time, he enjoys exploring the outdoors with his dog and playing sports.

Scott worked for 9 years as a public transit dispatcher and driver. He decided to make a career change into IT in order to utilize his acquired customer service skills, while learning and growing in a field that had always interested him. In his free time Scott can be found gaming, reading, or learning new skills, spanning interests such as learning new instruments, photography, and cooking.

Mike graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on Asian Studies. Mike has 10+ years of customer service experience and always had a passion for IT.  In his free time he loves to spending time with his sharpei puppy and watching sports.

Michael started his IT career with help from youtube and built many computers for himself, family, and friends. Michael has built some of the nicest gaming rigs one can think of. His other interests include going to the gym, gaming, anime, and traveling. One goal Michael has is to build his IT knowledge so he can also help people learn more about the tech world.

I am a software engineer with 15+ years of experience on both client and server side web development. Advanced skills in PHP, MySQL, Framework YII, Linux, vagrant, HTML/CSS with GulpJS and project control management (with Oracle Primavera P6 Software). I have completed an Informatics Engineer's degree in Business Process Management from the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María in Chile

Marie is a UK based freelance writer with ten years experience in Information technology and holds a BA Hons in International Business Studies. With a passion for writing articles on current IT trends and business developments, she also manages life being a full time mother to two beautiful toddlers.

Farima Moradnouri obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics with an Emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She started her career in Deloitte’s Los Angeles Audit practice specializing in the Manufacturing, Technology, and Entertainment industries.  Currently, she is the Accounting Manager at eHarmony, Inc., where her primary responsibilities include management and leadership focused around the Company’s Revenue Recognition policies and procedures. Farima is a Certified Public Accountant practicing with an active License in California.

Ben has been a freelance writer for some time now and has written about a wide variety of subjects such as internet marketing, graphic design and finance. He prides himself on a writing style which delivers easily digestible content and, as a child of the 80s, he's finely tuned into the fast moving nature of IT in the 21st century. With all these skills in his arsenal he hopes to bring a unique voice to Ophtek's team.

Bob Shavalian has been a general contractor serving the Bay Area for the last 20 years.  Bob's focus on network cabling, wiring, commercial electrical and project planning are invaluable assets to the Ophtek team.  Bob's site can be found here.