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

Matt Richter
Team Lead

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

Favorite Food:

Mexican and my mom's Indian food

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.

Race Castro
Executive Assistant

Favorite Books:

Percy Jackson & the Olympians series!

Favorite Quote:

"The longest journey starts with a single step. When you have a dream or an ambition and it’s so far away, and it’s so high up, it can be overwhelming. But when you look at it one step at a time, one day you’ll look up at your feet and you’ll be in your destination" - Catriona Gray

Favorite Teams:

Vakifbank Women's Volleyball Team

Favorite Hobbies:

Singing in the shower, working out and play volleyball

Favorite restaurant:

Yabu

Favorite Food:

Tuna Sashimi

What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:

It's very easy to work at TruAdvantage because of the people you get to work with. They make everything easier and better.

Felix Ng
Solution Architect

Favorite Books:

The Power of Habit, The Phoenix Project, Laptops for Dummies

Favorite Quote:

Ride pony; but search for horse

Favorite Hobbies:

Climbing

Favorite Food:

New foods!

What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:

I am constantly challenged to learn and grow

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.

Alex “Yuki” Nguyen
IT Support Specialist

Favorite Books:

Kitchen Confidential

Favorite Quote:

"It isn't all over; everything has not been invented; the human adventure is just beginning." - Gene Roddenberry

Favorite Teams:

San Francisco Shock

Favorite Hobbies:

Learning songs on piano, PC gaming

Favorite restaurant:

Sweet Mango, Koi Palace

Favorite Food:

Dim Sum

What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:

Flexibility, Company Culture, Room to grow

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.

Latifa Afitou
Customer 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.

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.

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

Mark Yumul
IT Support Specialist

Favorite Quote:

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

Favorite Teams:

Lakers

Favorite Hobbies:

Online Gaming

Favorite Food:

Korean BBQ, Seafood

What are your favorite things about working at TruAdvantage:

The work environment and bosses are the best! The encouragement and openess they show us.

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.

Jennifer Gonzalez
Business Development

Favorite Books:

The World is flat

Favorite Quote:

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” (Albert Einstein)

Favorite Teams:

SF 49ers, Chicago Bulls

Favorite Hobbies:

Yoga, Hiking, Spending time with family

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

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

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

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!

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.

Jack Wolfe
IT Support Specialist II

What is your favorite book(s)?

My Name is Asher Lev | A Walk in the Woods | The Martian Chronicles

What is your favorite sports team(s)?

SF Giants – SF 49ers – Seattle Mariners – Seattle Seahawks

What are your favorite hobbies?

3D Printing

What is your favorite restaurant?

Chef Chu in Los Altos, Ca

What is your favorite food or dessert?

Ginger Beef

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.

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

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

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.

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