TekTegrity™ Computer and Network Support
TekTegrity Lead Technicians
TekTegrity prides itself in using the best recruitment practices possible. We hire only the best and brightest technicians. All potential employees must pass a written test and two face to face interviews. In addition, before being hired, all technicians must clear an extensive background check, a drug test and a reference check. Every technician dispatched to a school district has been fingerprinted and cleared with the Department of Justice. We believe you'd be hard pressed to find another company using such thorough methods to protect your company's privacy and safety.
Ben Diringer, Senior Systems Engineer
Ben has been heading up development and innovation for TekTegrity Total Systems Management as well as doing advanced technical support in the field for many TekTegrity clients. Previously, Ben spent over two years as a network and PC technician at Cuesta College and over five years as an independent IT consultant working comfortably on various platforms including Windows, Linux, Solaris 9, and Mac OSX. Ben is a Bank America Scholar in Computer Science and has programming experience in various languages. TekTegrity is lucky to have the technical expertise, creative intelligence, and reliability possessed by this valuable and sought-out professional.
Certifications: CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Security+
Francisco Elizondo, Managed Systems Developer
Francisco has been hired to launch the first international development center for TekTegrity Inc. in San Jose, Costa Rica. A life-long native of Costa Rica, Francisco developed a great interest and growing love for technology at a young age. He is a graduate from Costa Rica's Technology Institute and has been working as a professional IT Consultant in San Jose for the past 8 years. His past clients include several major datacenters and corporations. His extensive skills in SQL technology, advanced server configurations, and networking have made him a sought-after consultant for corporate-level infrastructure upgrades and information security solutions.
Michael Lewis, Project Engineer
Michael brings nine years of systems engineering to the TekTegrity team. He earned his degree in Network Administration from Santa Barbara Business College and spent five years as Network Technician for the Santa Barbara County Office of Education. Michael's expertise in Windows and Mac operating systems led to a two-year stint as Systems Engineer with a local non-profit. He has also operated a successful consulting business that provides technical support for residential and commercial customers since 2002.
Certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer & Microsoft Certified Networking Product Specialist, WatchGuard Systems Professional, WatchGuard Fireware Professional, WatchGuard Sales Professional.
David Silva, Managed Systems Technician
For well over a decade, David Silva has been supporting both residential and small business computers in San Luis Obispo. As an independent contractor and as a staff technician for Mac Superstore and Associated Enterprises, David brings a rare breadth of service and repair skills to TekTegrity, covering PCs, Macs, hardware and software. We are fortunate to have added him to our team as a Managed Systems Technician and Apple Specialist.
Josh Martin, Managed Systems Technician
Josh is a Managed Systems Technician with several years experience in computer repair, electronics and customer service. Josh was previously an employee of Cuesta College where he worked as a PC and network support technician for over 2 years. Before his time at Cuesta, Josh graduated from ITT Technical Institute in 2003 with a degree in Information Technology and Computer Networking Systems. Josh has extensive experience with all Windows environments and is also knowledgeable in Linux as well as Mac OSX. With over 5 years of repair and trouble-shooting skills, Josh is an integral part of TekTegrity's growing technical staff.
Chris Stringham, Managed Systems Technician
A previous employee of Geek Squad and Nerds Computers, Chris began his career in computer service in high school where he was both student teacher and resident technician. With expertise in all Windows environments, plus years of experience in technical support, repair, and customer relations, Chris has become an integral member of TekTegrity's growing technical staff.
Kyle Carrion, Managed Systems Technician
Kyle comes to TekTegrity from a two-year stint as a member of Cuesta College's PC and Network support staff. In addition to his AS degree, Kyle has completed several computer-programming courses and continues to study networking online. A friendly demeanor, passion for computing, and expertise in such platforms as Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X - make Kyle a welcome addition to our Managed Systems technical team.
Lisa Goodman-Cabanero, Help Desk Technician
She's a teacher and a technician - the perfect blend of skills for Lisa Goodman-Cabanero's position as TekTegrity's Help Desk Technician. Lisa added to her BS in Computer Information Systems by attending Allan Hancock's Cisco Networking Academy where she received her CCNA accreditation. While designing and managing relational databases for several local industries, Lisa also earned her teaching credential and went to work for the Lucia Mar School District. With a passion for technology and her proven teaching abilities, Lisa makes the perfect point of contact for TekTegrity's customers, and a valuable asset to our training team.
Certifications: Cisco CCNA
Joe Gomez, Managed Systems Technician
As the former Systems Administrator for a group of physicians in the exacting field of ophthalmology, Joe Gomez understands the value of detail and precision. Joe graduated from Heald College, Fresno with an A.A.S. in Network Administration and has been a contract technician since 2006, most often in hospital settings. He is known for finding solutions to unique problems with few resources and little information to work from. That makes Joe very much at home in his chosen field... and a key member of our technical team.
Fernando Rivera, Managed Systems Developer
Five years at a busy Costa Rican casino working in network maintenance and infrastructure gives Fernando Rivera the ability to solve almost any IT or network problem. With a degree in electronics, Fernando keeps current by earning recent certificates from Microsoft in such courses as Windows environments, Windows 2000 Network and Operating Systems, and Server Systems Essentials. As TekTegrity's newest Systems Developer, Fernando supports both our U.S. office and the office in Costa Rica, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
Oscar Mora, Managed Backup Technician
As safe, secure storage of client information becomes more and more important, Oscar Mora has become a crucial member of the TekTegrity team. Having completed several specialized courses in electronics, network installation, and computer-enhanced accounting software, Oscar is currently finishing up his college degree in computer science. With six years providing international support to Hewlett Packard Costa Rica, Oscar has also worked for the auto and hotel industries, perfecting his computer skills, and giving him a broad spectrum of abilities. We are pleased to have Oscar in charge of TekTegrity's Backup services.