Meet the Team of Seerx Technologies Inc.

Len Andrusiak - President & General Manager

Len has over 20 years of management experience, the majority as a managing partner with Seerx Technologies Inc and the Federal Government of Canada.

A local product, Len was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba.   Len received a diploma in Fisheries & Wildlife Management from Sir Sanford Fleming College in Lindsay, Ontario in 1989. Upon graduation Len was employed with Fisheries & Oceans Canada for eleven years. Len traveled extensively through Canada and the Arctic in various technical and management positions. Len joined the IT department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada in 1996 where he held positions as LAN Manager, Chief of Technology Services and Regional Director of IT and Special Projects.  Len left the Public Service in January 2000 to begin operations with Seerx Technologies. Len is also a current Board member of the Manitoba Marketing Network.

Len is married and has one son.

 

Len is the President of Seerx Technologies Inc and oversees general operations, sales & marketing.

Lucas Kandia – Vice President & Director of Technical Operations

Lucas has over 24 years of technical experience, the majority with Seerx Technologies and the Federal Government of Canada.

Another local product, Lucas was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lucas co-founded Seerx Technologies Inc. in 1999 with Len Andrusiak.  During the advent of high speed Internet in Winnipeg, Lucas took on the lead technical role at Seerx.  He led a team of bright and talented individuals through a major project integrating high speed Internet into thousands of homes and businesses.  Since then, he has concentrated on managing the Seerx technical team that supports the IT installations of numerous small to medium sized businesses.

Lucas graduated from Computer Engineering Technology (RRCC) in 1987. He then worked as a computer technologist for the Federal Government at the Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment in Pinawa, Manitoba for 5 years. He followed that with a 7 year term with the Canadian Grain Commission in Winnipeg, Manitoba as a network support technician.

Lucas is married and has two children.

Lucas is the Vice President of Seerx Technologies Inc and oversees Technical Operations.

Lydia Kandia – Accounts Manager

Lydia has over 15 years of management and bookkeeping experience, the majority with Seerx Technologies and a leading local credit union in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Lydia was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lydia graduated from University of Winnipeg, with a BA in 1983. After graduating, Lydia worked for over 10 years in many different capacities for the Carpathia Credit Union in Winnipeg, culminating as the executive secretary to the CEO.  Lydia joined Seerx in 2002 to take over payables, receivables, invoicing and bookkeeping responsibilities.

Lydia is married has 2 children.

Lydia is the accounts manager at Seerx and manages the payables and receivables department.

Jovito Paderes – 2nd Level Support Technician

Jovito has over 10 years of technical experience, the majority with Seerx Technologies and various shipping companies based in the Philippines.

Jovito was born and raised in Peñaranda, a small town in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. In 1994 Jovito received his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from AMA Computer University in Quezon City, Philippines. In 1995, Jovito was employed by Computer Ventures Inc. and worked as a Computer Service Engineer. From 1996 to 1998, Jovito worked as a Computer Instructor at the AMA Computer Learning Center and Lafortuna Computer Learning Center in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. From 1998 until 2000, Jovito served as an IT Officer for Midocean Ship Management Corp, their sister company Phil-Man Marine Agency Inc and the Mediterranean Shipping Corp. Jovito then operated a small computer business in the Philippines called "Paderes Computer Systems Repair and Service" from 2001 until 2005. In 2005, he immigrated to Canada along with his wife and 2 children. Jovito's first working experience in Canada was as a PC Technician for Kelly Services, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jovito joined the Seerx family in late 2005 as an entry level technician.

Jovito is married has 3 children.

Jovito is currently a 2nd Level Support Technician at Seerx Technologies and specializes in computer and network installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Maricel Villegas – Help Desk Coordinator and 1st Level Support Technician

Maricel has 5 years of technical experience, the majority with Seerx Technologies and a major call center in the Philippines.

Maricel was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. In 2000, Maricel achieved her Bachelor's of Computer Engineering at Central College in the Philippines. Upon graduation Maricel received further training in Computer Electronics at the Meralco Foundation. In 2001, Maricel was employed at Pilipinas International Marketing Services Inc. working in the Information Technology Division. Maricel migrated to Canada in June 2005. Her first Canadian work experience was with the Vansco Electronics Company. Maricel joined Seerx Technologies family in early 2006.

Maricel is currently a 1st Level Support Technician at Seerx Technologies. She also coordinates and dispatches all service calls for Seerx clients.

Matt Gerbrandt – 2nd Level Support Technician

Matt has 6 years of technical experience, the latest with Seerx Technologies.

Matt was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Matt completed his high school diploma at River East Collegiate in 2004 where he also received a diploma in computer software. In 2006, Matt received an Internet Specialist diploma through Winnipeg Technical College. He joined Seerx shortly thereafter, as an entry level technician.

Matt is currently a 2nd Level Support Technician at Seerx Technologies and specializes in computer and network installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Emil Oquendo – 2nd Level Support Technician

Emil has over 10 years of technical experience, the majority with Seerx Technologies and a leading IT firm in the Philippines .

Emil was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Like Bobby, Emil attended College at Centro Escolar University and in 2001 Emil received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce with a major in Computer Science & Information Systems. In 2002, Emil was hired by Hello Corp Philippines, as a customer care consultant for AOL. In 2003 Client Logic Philippines hired Emil to work as a Level 2 tech support person on behalf of Dell support. Emil and his wife immigrated to Canada in 2006, where Emil found work at Best Buy as a member of their famed “Geek Squad”. A short while later in 2007, Emil joined the Seerx family as a entry level tech support person.

Emil is married has two children.

Emil is currently a 2nd Level Support Technician at Seerx Technologies and specializes in computer and network installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Charlie Elliot - Sales Manager

Charlie comes to us with over 15 years of Sales experience in the Information Technology field.  A long time resident of Edmonton, Charlie moved back to Winnipeg recently and joined Seerx after working for MicroAge Computers. 

An avid musician, Charlie plays both guitar and piano and loves to teach music.

Greg Villegas - 1st level support technician

Greg was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He attended South Winnipeg Technical College where he graduated in 2008.  A recent addition to the Seerx family, Greg is currently a 1st Level Support technician.  His cousin Maricel, also works for Seerx.