Meet the Team Behind TruAdvantage
Thank God it's Monday!
We actually look forward to our Mondays, and that says a lot about the culture we’ve built at TruAdvantage.
Our team is a group of go-getters, jokesters, and IT lovers who work hard, support one another, have fun, and genuinely care about the clients we serve.
From our morning huddles to happy hours, quarterly outings, team celebrations, and everything in between, we make time to connect, laugh, learn, and grow together. That energy carries directly into the experience we create for our clients.
Our goal is to deliver service that feels personal, so our clients don’t feel like they’re working with an outside IT provider. They feel like they have their own internal IT team: people who know them by name, understand their organization, and are there for them every day. That experience doesn’t happen by accident. We’re intentional about the people we bring onto our team, looking for individuals who lead with integrity, take ownership, care about others, and live our core values.
We’re not just building a great IT company. We’re building a team our clients are proud to call their own.
We’re proud to be recognized as both a Great Place to Work® Certified™ company and a Most Loved Workplace® Certified company, recognition that reflects the culture our team helps build every day.
For us, culture is a core part of how we take care of our people and ultimately our clients.
Kayvan Yazdi
CEO, Co-Founder
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What Drives Me:
I co-founded TruAdvantage with a simple vision: to build an IT company that feels less like an outside provider and more like part of our clients’ own team.
Whether an organization has 10 employees or 150, I want them to feel like they have their own internal IT department people who know them by name, understand their business, and are involved in their day-to-day technology.
For me, great IT is not just about fixing problems. It’s about building relationships, protecting the organization, helping people work better, and giving leaders confidence that their technology is in good hands.
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 where 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 effrt 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
What Drives Me:
I co-founded TruAdvantage with the belief that integrity, exceptional customer service, and personal relationships should be at the foundation of everything we do.
As President and Director of Operations, my focus is on making sure those values show up in every client interaction, every decision, and every service we deliver. That means building a team that is accountable, responsive, and committed to doing the right thing.
I also believe great IT should always have a personal touch. Our clients should feel like they have a trusted IT team beside them, people who know them, understand their business, and genuinely care about their success.
For me, great service starts with trust, and trust is built through integrity, consistency, and strong personal relationships.
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'id
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!
Jarrod Gore
Service Delivery Manager
The Stormlight Archive, Mistborn, Wheel of Time
Favorite Quote:"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." — Albus Dumbledore
What is your favorite sports team(s)?:New England Patriots
Favorite Hobbies:Creating - Music, Painting, Graphic Design, Laser Engraving, 3D Printing, Woodworking
Favorite restaurant:Currently, Makai Island Grill
What is your favorite food or dessert?:Chicken Madiera
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?:Building relationships with the team and making an impact
Latifa Afitou
Client Success Manager
“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.
Karen Francisco
Project Coordinator
Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki, The Secret - Rhonda Bhyrene
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
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.
Joy Bautista
Service Coordinator
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.
Karen Mae Lacorte
Marketing Administrator
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:
TGIRridays 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
"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
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
Ruzzel Cruz
IT Support Specialist
The Hunt for Red October
Favorite Quote:
"knowledge speaks, Wisdom listens." (Jimi Hendrix)
Favorite Hobbies:
Traveling, PC gaming, hiking, watching documentaries & amp; sightseeing
John Carlo Bonilla
IT Support Specialist
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
DJay Gurung
IT Support Specialist
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
Robert Grant
IT Support Specialist
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
Cheryl Montesclaros
Business Development
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
Amit Gupta
Web Developer
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
'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!
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.
Drew Yuan
IT Support Specialist
Warriors
Favorite Hobbies:
Lifting, attending festivals, and watching TV
What is your favorite restaurant?
Seapot Hot Pot
Basem Ahmad
IT Support Specialist
"It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me." - Batman
Favorite Hobbies:
Billiards, Cooking, Camping, Gaming
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Can't go wrong with a nice ribeye
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
What I like most is that I'm constantly learning. The work pushes me to grow, which keeps it interesting. (this may change later as I have more experience with TruAdvantage)
Navid Sahba
IT Support Specialist
5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
What is your favorite quote?
"Go where there is no path and leave a trail." -Muriel Strode
What is your favorite sports team(s)?
Netherlands Soccer team
What are your favorite hobbies?
Playing Soccer, Tennis, Mt biking, Fishing
What is your favorite restaurant?
Raffi's in Glendale
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Sultani kabab
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
To be part of a team that values learning and collaboration.
Master Prince
IT Support Specialist
I enjoy classic adventure and mystery novels. The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne and the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle are my favorites. I usually listen to them as audiobooks during long drives or rides.
Favorite Quote:
Every challenge has a solution-sometimes it just needs patience, curiosity, and the right people.
What is your favorite sports team(s)?
Cricket has always been my favorite team sport. I enjoy watching great teamwork, strategy, and the excitement of the game.
Favorite Hobbies:
Motorcycle riding, photography, exploring new places, and discovering new technologies.
Favorite Restaurant:
I don't have just one favorite, I enjoy trying new restaurants and discovering hidden gems.
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Korean food is my favorite, and I'm always excited to try new dishes and flavors.
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
I'm looking forward to collaborating with an amazing team, building strong relationships with our clients, solving meaningful technical challenges, and continuing to learn and grow while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Jethro Winter
IT Support Specialist
Macbeth
Favorite Quote:
"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow
What is your favorite sports team(s)?
Chelsea (English Football)
Favorite Hobbies:
Gaming, listening to music (specifically reggae), learning more about Cloud Technologies and building Cloud environments
Favorite restaurant:
San Fernandos in South Africa
What is your favorite food or dessert?
Sweet and Sour Pork
What are you looking forward to at TruAdvantage?
I'm looking forward to working with a talented Team, tackling challenging infrastructure and Cloud Projects, and continuing to grow my skills through new experiences and opportunities while contributing to the Team.
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