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.