Meet the Team Behind TruAdvantage
Thank God it's Monday!
That's the kind of culture we have and strive to strengthen at TruAdvantage. We look forward to our Mondays and coming to work. One thing we make sure is part of the fabric of our company is having fun. Our team is a group of go-getters, jokesters, and IT lovers. We have great passion about technology and healthcare - but more importantly about helping our clients. Our management hand-picks our team members through a meticulous process. We strive to build a team that lives and breathes our core values daily: inspiring and empowering each other and our clients.
We’re Great Place to Work-Certified!
Thanks to our people, we’re proud to have earned Great Place to Work® Certification™. Our company culture is our top priority!
Kayvan Yazdi
CEO, Co-Founder
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My Vision:
The principal mission of TruAdvantage? That’s clear: “Many small to medium sized organizations are in dire need of IT experts who understand the business aspect as well and can impact the bottom line. Such organizations not only need solvers but also optimizers for the long term. They need IT experts as a strategic resource not just a tool. We bridge that gap.” As the co- founder and Chief Technology Officer of TruAdvantage, Kayvan is primarily responsible for the strategic relationships and technology vision of TruAdvantage.
Favorite Books:
Think and Grow Rich, Power of Now , Untethered Soul, The 5Am club
Favorite Quote:
"The man in the arena by Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming;"
Favorite Teams:
Golden State Warriors, 49ers, Manchester United, Esteghlal FC
Favorite Hobbies:
Playing & Watching Soccer, Bodybuilding, Reading books on spirituality and metaphysics
Favorite Food:
Sushi, Persian Cuisine
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
- Fun culture
- Fun and humble team
- Always growing and improving
- Making our clients happy
Iman Oskoorouchi
President, Co-Founder
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My Vision:
What makes TruAdvantage services unique in the Bay Area? Iman answers, “First it’s that personal touch we bring into IT for our clients from Medical firms to Legal firms and so on. Second is our expert knowledge for each specific industry. For example, medical practice personnel and doctors need help transitioning into the paperless and digital healthcare environment before they can be successful in it. TruAdvantage provides the much needed understanding first, and makes the transition simpler and smoother.”
Favorite Books:
The Untethered Soul, The 5AM Club, Stolen Focus, Angels & Deamons
Favorite Quote:
"From minds, thoughts are born which erodes humanity. If achieving love is your goal, become a lover not a thinker!" -Sa'di
Favorite Teams:
Persepolis, FC Barcelona, Golden State Warriors
Favorite Hobbies:
Backcountry Skiing, Rumi, Philosophy
Favorite restaurant:
Crepevine
Favorite Food:
Thai Green Curry
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
Continuously learning from everyone on the team, and coconut waters!
Karen Francisco
Service Coordinator
Favorite Books:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki, The Secret - Rhonda Bhyrne
Favorite Quote:
"It always seems impossible until it's done." (Nelson Mandela)
Favorite Teams:
Cleveland Cavaliers
Favorite Hobbies:
Reading Books, Singing, Playing the Piano, Fitness Boxing
Jennifer Anne Manlutac
Finance Administrator
Favorite Books:
Keeping Customers Happy, Men are from Mars Women are from Venus, Angels
Favorite Quote:
Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart
Favorite Hobbies:
hiking, playing with dogs, watching kdrama
Favorite Food:
Caesar salad
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
Being part of this family is such a great experience. I am totally blessed. I am amazed on how each team member lives the core values which include Have a “Can-Do Attitude”, Always Be Learning and Growth Oriented, Deliver Beyond Expectation, Communicate Confidently Yet Humbly, Be Honest and Trustworthy, Be Creative. Use Imagination and Have Work/Life Balance. I'm learning a lot and I look forward to serving our clients more in the coming years.
Andrew Barger
Service Manager
Favorite Books:
The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite Quote:
"Words are the means to meaning, and for those who listen, the enunciation of truth" - Alan Moore
Favorite Teams:
Baltimore Ravens
Favorite Hobbies:
Travel, cooking, music, reading, video games
Favorite restaurant:
Miss Shirley's
Karen Mae Lacorte
Business Development Representative
Favorite Books:
Dream Psychology by Sigmund Freud
Favorite Quote:
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm Possible!'" - Audrey Hepburn
"God is within her, She will not fail"- PSALMS 46:5
Favorite Hobbies:
My Favorite Hobbies are working out at home, Doing DIY Crafts with my Kid, Watching a NETFLIX Series, and Reading Blogs.
Favorite restaurant:
TGI Fridays and Italianni's
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
What I look forward to working at TruAdvantage is learning new skills, meeting new people, and being a part of the company's journey and more successes to come.
Armando Del Campo
IT Support Specialist
Favorite Quote:
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength"
Favorite Teams:
Chargers, Lakers, Dodgers
Favorite Hobbies:
Anything with the Beach
Favorite Restaurant:
Pacific Catch
Favorite Food:
Seafood
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage:
To meet my colleagues and grow with the Team.
Alex Surber
IT Support Specialist
Favorite Books:
East of Eden, Candide
Favorite Quote:
"It's always funny until someone gets hurt. Then it's just hilarious" - Bill Hicks
Favorite Teams:
Golden State Warriors
Favorite Hobbies:
Photography, Backpacking
Favorite restaurant:
Selam Ethiopian Food
Favorite Food:
Mexican, Indian, Ethiopian
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
The money! Just kidding. It's the variety of IT solutions we provide.
Ruzzel Cruz
IT Support Specialist
Favorite Books:
The Hunt for Red October
Favorite Quote:
"Knowledge speaks, Wisdom listens." (Jimi Hendrix)
Favorite Hobbies:
Traveling, PC gaming, hiking, watching documentaries & sightseeing
Favorite Food:
Steak
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
A lot of things to learn and a healthy environment.
John Carlo Bonilla
IT Support Specialist
What is your favorite quote?
Slow progress is better than no progress
What are your favorite hobbies?
Love going on a motorcycle ride, watching movies and anime, playing online games
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Chicken/Pork Adobo, Donut and Pizza
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage?
Healthy working environment and new learning
Latifa Afitou
Client Success Manager
Favorite Quote:
“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon
Favorite Teams:
Moroccan National Soccer Team, Golden State Warriors, 49ers
Favorite Hobbies:
Traveling, Baking delicious breads and cookies, Finding stray cats, and Watching K-Dramas
Favorite Food:
Anything Moroccan, and spaghetti bolognaise.
What are you favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
The fun supportive people that are always ready to help you grow both professionally and personally.
DJay Gurung
IT Support Specialist
Favorite Books:
To Kill a Mockingbird, Ben Hur
Favorite Teams:
Manchester United
Favorite Hobbies:
Listening to music, Learning new things, working out
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
Everyday brings new challenges; the people are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable
Erik Gallagher
Team Lead
Favorite Books:
Star Wars: The Original Trilogy
Favorite Teams:
Raiders, A's
Favorite Hobbies:
Gaming and esports
Favorite restaurant:
Paxti's Pizza
Favorite Food:
Pizza!
What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:
I learn something new every day I work here.
Cheryl Montesclaros
Business Development
Favorite Books:
Think and Grow Rich, The Art of Seduction, Tuesdays with Morrie
Favorite Quote:
“In Life As In Dance: Grace Glides On Blistered Feet”
Favorite Teams:
Cleveland Cavaliers, Jabbawockeez
Favorite Hobbies:
Dancing, Karaoke, Reading, Watching The Walking Dead
Juan Paolo Angeles
Business Development Representative
What is your favorite book(s)?
Shoe dog
What is your favorite quote?
"If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then you'll be successful" -Eric Thomas
What is your favorite sports team(s)?
Lakers and the Bulls
What are your favorite hobbies?
Cooking and Watching Sports ie. MMA, Boxing, Basketball etc.
What is your favorite restaurant?
North Park
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Kare kare and dessert would probably be salted caramel ice cream
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
To be able to learn how I can further improve my skillset and grow with the company
Amit Gupta
Web Developer
Favorite Books:
Getting Things Done, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Favorite Quote:
“If you want to test a man’s character, give him power” (Abraham Lincoln)
Favorite Hobbies:
Reading books, Website and eCommerce development
Cherish Anarcon
IT Support Specialist
What is your favorite quote?
‘Where flowers bloom, so does hope’ – Lady Bird Johnson
What are your favorite hobbies?
Watching movies/series and playing online games.
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Sinigang and Pakbet
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
I am looking for a new challenge that can help me broaden my experience. Super excited to learn new things here!
Drew Yuan
IT Support Specialist
Favorite Teams:
Warriors
Favorite Hobbies:
Lifting, attending festivals, and watching TV
What is your favorite restaurant?
Seapot Hot Pot
Robert Grant
IT Support Specialist
What is your favorite book(s)?
Horatio Hornblower books
What is your favorite quote?
"I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it." -Bill Gates
What is your favorite sports team(s)?
Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins
What are your favorite hobbies?
Cross Country Skiing, Video Games, Camping
What is your favorite restaurant?
The Soup Spoon
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Gnocchi
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
Working with a skilled team, and learning new technologies
Alvin Cabuen
IT Support Specialist
What is your favorite book(s)?
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
What is your favorite quote?
'Ability is nothing without opportunity.' – Napoleon Bonaparte
What is your favorite sports team(s)?
San Antonio Spurs
What are your favorite hobbies?
Mobile games, watching videos
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Ramen
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
Knowledge and challenges
Joy Bautista
Administrative Assistant
What is your favorite book(s)?
Ripples of Joy – Cheryl Kirking
What is your favorite quote?
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
What are your favorite hobbies?
I love baking and cooking, taking pictures and videos of my baby boy - Marcus, I love to read good books and I love singing worship songs.
What is your favorite restaurant?
Jollibee, Aristocrats
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
New learnings, more opportunities for growth and more years of stay at TruAdvantage.
Vincent Baon
IT Support Specialist
What is your favorite book(s)?
The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse
What is your favorite quote?
You’ll never know unless you try.
What is your favorite sports team(s)?
OG (e-sports)
What are your favorite hobbies?
Watching movies & playing mobile/console/PC games
What is your favorite restaurant?
Cold Stone Creamery
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Brownie Ala Mode Ice Cream
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
A company with a healthy environment and a support system that helps individuals grow to their full potential.
James Lacbay
Sr. Project Manager
What is your favorite book(s)?
The Hound of the Baskervilles
What is your favorite quote?
“Doing what you like is freedom; Liking what you do is happiness.”
What is your favorite sports team(s)?
LA Lakers
What are your favorite hobbies?
Playing basketball, watching movies
What is your favorite restaurant?
Max’s
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Sinigang na baboy
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
Gaining new knowledge and skills.
24/7 Helpdesk (Tech E.)
Adelbert Ryan Capuno
IT Helpdesk
Joseph Trinidad
IT Helpdesk
Loriel Arenas
IT Helpdesk
Marlon Onofre
IT Helpdesk
Raydelmar Camino
IT Helpdesk
Warren Jake Morales
IT Helpdesk
Our Team and Culture in Pictures
