Our Team

Alberto Molina
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President and CEO
Email: Contact Alberto
Alberto is dedicated to using technology to bring people together and to building business based on providing real value to customers and the communities in which he lives.  Alberto has produced both business and entertainment ventures on pretty much all types of media.  Through his work at Topaz Group, and now with SureTech.com, Alberto has worked to meet the needs of Fortune 100 companies as well as select small businesses.  Prior to starting Topaz Group, Alberto helped to build iTurf.com which was the most successful of the entertainment hubs for teenagers and launched in 1999.

Who am I?
Zen surfing lover of Brown Rice Paella and sitting on craggy cliffs at sunset.

Favorite Smell
salt water at dawn

Favorite Cereal
a mango

All time favorite Gadget
iphone - but then again my first sony walkman was pretty amazing at the time.

What is your favorite childhood memory?
Riding bareback in the rainforest behind my family's coffee plantations in El Quindio

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Kauai. If you have to ask...

What do you do at SureTech.com?
Standardize processes and solutions and save clients money.

Favorite blog?
avc.com

Favorite website?
suretech.com

What do you want clients to know about technology?
That it works.

 
 
David McKinnis
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CTO
Email: Contact David
David has been working with and programming computers since he was introduced to a Hewlett-Packard programmable calculator in junior high school. Since then he has programmed many different computers in a variety of languages (some of which are even still useful). He attended Yale University and, after graduation, went to work for what was then a small-software company in Redmond, WA. - Microsoft. In his thirteen years at Microsoft he had the opportunity to work on a variety of software projects in the Office Development Group. David held a variety of positions at Microsoft including Development Team Lead and Development Manager. After he left Microsoft, he started David McKinnis Consulting to help non-profits and small businesses use technology more effectively.

Who am I?
So much to say with so little space - a devoted father and husband, a runner and life-long learner. Someone who believes that people and life give back to you what you give to them.

All time favorite Gadget
Palm Tungsten E2

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Kauai, Hawaii (though it's been a long time since I've been there). A beautiful island and a place that (when I last visited it at least) wasn't as built up as some other beautiful places.

What do you do at SureTech.com?
I play a number of roles. I try to look at the big picture of how we are going to successfully deliver the right set of technologies to our customers. I work on managing our technology projects to ensure they are delivered on time. And I also do a fair amount of work on the server-side technologies we deliever.

Favorite blog?
www.andrewsullivan.com

Favorite website?
www.dukebasketballreport.com

What do you want clients to know about technology?
Technology is not a cure for everything. Sometimes it can be the problem rather than the solution.

 
 
Seth Spanogle
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Director of IT Solutions & Development
Email: Contact Seth
Seth has held senior software development positions at Beansprout Networks, Soundsbig.com, Putnam Investments and Snyder's of Hanover. For the last 15 years he has built and managed applications focusing on community development , music publishing, e-commerce and ERP system interfaces. In his spare time he is an avid motorcyclist, gamer and nature lover. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music.

Who am I?
A grandson, son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, motorcyclist, gamer, nature lover and man, myth and some have said - a legend.

All time favorite Gadget
A good multi-tool or pocket knife.

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Anywhere there is sun and ocean.  The peace.

What do you do at SureTech.com?
Build, test and implement new SureSolutions™. Manage various partnerships and projects. Code.

Favorite blog?
FactCheck.org

Favorite website?
MSNBC.com - catch the news.

What do you want clients to know about technology?
If implemented and used correctly it will kill your competition.

 
 
Joe Mastrobattista
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Macintosh Specialist
Email: Contact Joe
Joe brings years of experience supporting the Macintosh platform. He has provided technical support, project management and consulting services to lonely Mac graphic departments located in Fortune 500 Windows companies, cutting edge design studios, and everyone in between.

Who am I?
Hopefully I'll figure that out someday. Maybe when I grow up.

Favorite Smell
Really?

Favorite Cereal
Cap'n Crunch

All time favorite Gadget
I miss my Newton! Way ahead of its time!

What is your favorite childhood memory?
222 West End Avenue

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Italy. Michelangelo's sculptures, the food in Lenola, I'm Italian.

What do you do at SureTech.com?
Macintosh support. Try to keep the customers satisfied.

Favorite website?
www.SureTech.com of course

What do you want clients to know about technology?
Email was not meant to store every message you ever received.

 
 
Steve Ciaccio
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Solutions Specialist
Email: Contact Steve
Steve has been working on computer hardware and software technology for over 15 years. He in fact has more computers in his home than most small businesses. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional. He also has a degree in General Construction so he can build all kinds of things, not just computers. He specializes as a computer hardware expert, designing cutting edge home and business systems for practical use - taking your dreams and bringing them to reality with technology. Steve enjoys helping everyone bring balance to using technology in their everyday life.

Who am I?
Isn't this an age old question? No one really knows for sure...

Favorite Smell
Pipe Smoke

Favorite Cereal
Cookie Crisp

What is your favorite childhood memory?
I can't remember.

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Disney Cruise. Because I don't have to leave the boat.

What do you do at SureTech.com?
Whatever needs to be done.

Favorite blog?
I don't blog. I physically talk to people.

Favorite website?
krashenterprise.com

What do you want clients to know about technology?
The answers to their questions.

 
 
Dana Molina
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VP Finance & External Affairs

Email: Contact Dana

Dana brings a breadth of experience in marketing and fundraising and experience with the non-profit sector to Topaz. She was the Director of Volunteer Programs for Partnerships for Parks for seven years, which included conceptualizing their content management database of over 60,000 as well as their website at itsmypark.org. Prior to that she worked as a Program Officer for the Foundation for a Civil Society encouraging civic participation initiatives like Rock the Vote in Slovakia. She was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Czech Republic. She studied as an English major at Yale. Dana is featured here with company mascot, Catalina Evelyn Molina.

Who am I?
Wife and mother of two. I love hiking in the woods, gardening, protecting open space, livable sustainable communities and above all playing with my family.

Favorite Smell
Vanilla

Favorite Cereal
Flax Granola

What is your favorite childhood memory?
Walking through a blizzard to go to a basketball game with my dad.

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Kauai. Ask my husband.

What do you do at SureTech.com?
A little of everything, Mostly make sure our operations stay on track.

Favorite blog?
princetonkids.org

Favorite website?
facebook.com - I love connecting with old friends

What do you want clients to know about technology?
Good technology saves you money.

 
 
Toni Ichikawa
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Creative Director.
Email: Contact Toni
Toni Ichikawa comes to Topaz on a project basis with teamB which she founded in 2001 and has developed into an independent creative studio whose main strength is to provide highly conceptual and strategic advertising campaigns, integrated marketing programs and design projects.

A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Toni has worked as an art and creative director at several noted luxury and fashion advertising agencies including Mac Barret, Lloyd + (co), Assouline and KraftWorks.

With a solid foundation in design, Toni has also created campaigns and directed photo shoots with such noted photographers as Peter Lindbergh, Michelangelo di Battista, Patrick Demarchelier, Greg Kadel, Nathaniel Goldberg, Mario Testino and Craig McDean.

She has also worked on fully integrated campaigns for Estée Lauder, Nicole Miller, Express, Hilfiger Fragrance, and Harry Winston.

She was named as one of the leading New York-based Japanese art directors by NY Weekly Business News and was profiled in Director’s Magazine in Summer of 2006.

Most recently, she managed creative studio at Lloyd + (co) as associate creative director till April 2009.

Name and Title?
Toni Ichikawa, Creative Director

Favorite Smell
salt from ocean on Dawn

Favorite Cereal
Banana crunch

All time favorite Gadget
My surfboard, Robert August, "this is what I ride".

What is your favorite childhood memory?
My bunny

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Hawaii, Best surf, and I look like Hawaiian.

What do you do at SureTech.com?
Supply creative design for awesome technologies.

Favorite blog?
Facebook. Ok, is this a blog site?

 
 
Thanaroj Taengkhem
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Production Manager
Email: Contact Thanaroj
T.T. first joined Topaz Group in 2004 and is a jack of many trades with html, flash, css production as well as creative custom design work. Before that he worked as a Web Project Manager with an advertising company in Thailand. He came across half of the world to be a part of the team.

Who am I?
A Bangkokian and father of two

Favorite Smell
Wet grass

Favorite Cereal
No cereal for me, only white rice

All time favorite Gadget
Flip Video Recorder

What is your favorite childhood memory?
My dad bought me Nintendo Famicom

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Vermont. I love snowboarding.

What do you do at SureTech.com?
HTML and CSS production

Favorite blog?
drawn.ca

Favorite website?
digg.com

What do you want clients to know about technology?
It is easy, isn't it?

 
 
Bonnie Little
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Sales and Customer Support
Email: Contact Bonnie
Except for a brief excursion into Fortran programming, Bonnie has been working on building client relationships since her earliest jobs in software documentation and training. With the start of her family, she moved into education and later worked for 12 years in the photography business. Coming to Suretech.com has allowed her to return to her original love, helping people and playing with computers. She blames her love of computers directly on her father who worked for Univac since before she was born.

Who am I?
I'm myself mostly. I've been married almost 29 years and have a son, a daughter and a son-in-law. I enjoy reading, knitting,crossword puzzles and hanging out at Orpha's with my friends on Thursday(and knitting!)

Favorite Smell
My husband

Favorite Cereal
Frosted Flakes

All time favorite Gadget
GPS system

What is your favorite childhood memory?
Making paper chains with the paper money wrapping bands while my Grandfather counted the money from the store. I still love to make paper chains!

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Home.....especially when the family is all there and there is a big family meal in the offing!

What do you do at SureTech.com?
Um, got an hour?

Favorite blog?
projectrungay.blogspot.com

Favorite website?
www.Ravelry.com

What do you want clients to know about technology?
That it really is nowhere near as scary as it can look.

 
 
Melissa Klepacki
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Marketing Adviser

Email: Contact Melissa

Melissa joined us in the summer of 2008 and helps explain what we do in terms anyone can understand.

Who am I?
I am 32 Flavors and then some. Mom to two boys, wife to a great man, marketing consultant to many. Small business owner, tennis player, bourbon drinker, acupuncturist.

Favorite Smell
Aveda's Rainforest candle.

Favorite Cereal
Hot oatmeal with fresh peaches

All time favorite Gadget
My blackberry and my eyelash curler.

What is your favorite childhood memory?
Indian Princess Camp with my Father and Sister. Archery, shooting guns, swimming, singing and skits and then sneaking out for dinner everynight while everyone else ate bad food and bug juice.

Favorite vacation spot? Why?
Kenya, Africa. The Kichwa Tembo lodge where my husband and I honeymooned. Abundant wildlife, amazing service, cool nights and hot days. Unparalleled (as of yet!)

What do you do at SureTech.com?
Market entry, branding, copywriting, collateral creator. All of the fun stuff!

Favorite blog?
thesartorialist.blogspot.com

Favorite website?
www.hipkidart.com (mine!)

What do you want clients to know about technology?
It doesn't have to be scary. If you don't know alot just surround yourself with folks who do...like the SureTech.com people. They make it easy and they make it work right.