Our Culture
It's all about T.A.S.T.E.!
At AmberdTech, LLC our culture is based on a simple philosophy that we practice everyday. It is based on <T>ruth, <A>ccountability, <S>upport, <T>rust and <E>ffort. We believe all five ingredients are required to form a relationship. We build these relationships with each other at work, and with our business customers which provides an inherent bond for driving excellence.
Our MIssion
Changing the Game
Our mission at AmberdTech, LLC. is providing innovative applications that solve unique business or social issues with sincerity, authenticity and originality. We accomplish this by unlocking the talents of the Independent Apps Entrepreneur (I.A.E.) to accelerate their ideas to market. Our vision is that no matter what walk of life the I.A.E. comes from, they all have the same opportunities to advance apps for the betterment of business and/or society.
Our Business
At AmberdTech, LLC. we are very focused on cross industry SMB markets, Fortune1000 organization departments and society with our innovative and insightful applications. We strive to enhance our customers' very day experiences! Founded in 2021, our incredible team of company partners -- Independent Apps Entrepreneurs (I.A.E.), Product Management and Marketers have worked tirelessly to bring AmberdTech, LLC. to the forefront of Highly Secured and Scalable Niche Applications -- Niche Applications Portfolio (the N.A.P.). The N.A.P. will continuously bring fresh Apps to market that solve specific business problems or societal issues that Big Box Apps struggle to embrace. We will work relentlessly to become the best at what we do, providing big picture insights and solutions for the markets we serve. Get in touch to learn more.
Our Product Management Model - Catalpult
At AmberdTech, LLC. our approach to Product Management is based on managing the Niche Apps Portfolio (N.A.P.) like an investment. Using our comprehensive Solutions Idea to Market model and our Apps Portfolio Lifecycle we can continue to deliver relevant and fresh solutions to our customers. For a free demo, contact us today.
Our Executive Team
Gary Sarkesian
Founder and CEO
As an Executive Leader, seasoned business professional, thought leader and author, Gary founded AmberdTech because of a need to better serve business and society. Gary's last 20 years has focused on Customer Success, Support, Customer Education, Customer Experience and Professional Services in large SaaS software companies such as Salesforce and Cvent.
With 30+ total years of progressive experience in information technology and 12+ years of military background, he is uniquely qualified to understand the Customer having been on the customer side in various IT roles including CIO and on the Sales/Marketing side in various Sales and post Sales leadership roles.
He is currently serving on the Consero Group Customer Experience Advisory Board and on the Board Of Directors -- Military Officers Of America Association (MOAA).
Gary earned a B.S. in Business Administration from The Citadel, The Military College Of South Carolina.
Jack Connor
Cybersecurity Chief
A United States Army Veteran and Intelligence professional, Jack Connor is dedicated to progressing the way we protect our data and end users. Jack has served as an Intelligence Officer for over a decade and is currently on the forefront of cybersecurity in the private sector. With a passion for protecting critical data and systems, Jack is always looking for innovative ways to maximize the security of key systems.
Jack graduated from Marquette University with a B.A. in History. He went on to earn an associate degree in Intelligence Operations from Cochise College and is a certified Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics professional.
Keith Van Beusekom
Global Head of PMO/Governance
Keith Van Beusekom boasts nearly two decades of experience as an Information Services professional with extensive experience in portfolio, program and project management, customer success management, process improvement, thought leadership, organizational leadership and strategic business planning. Give us a call if you want to get in touch with Keith to discuss Catapult (Our Project Governance/Management Approach).
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Keith graduated from Minnesota State University with a B.S. in Finance. Keith is an avid outdoorsmen and Harley rider.
Fred Keefer
Global Head of Operations
A veteran business person who is always looking for the next big challenge, Fred Keefer has over 30 successful years of experience in Financial Reporting and Analysis, Funds Management, Strategic/Business/Quantitative Analysis, Management and Operations, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance and Internal/External Customer Relations.
When Fred isn't working he likes to mountain bike, do yoga and read.
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Fred earned a B.S. in Business Administration from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and is an active member of the Alumni Association.
Our Executive Advisory Board
Executive Advisor -- Small Business
Mike Smith
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