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DAVID BRICCA
David Bricca is the chief technology
officer at United Network Associates
with 20-plus years of professional
experience in the management, design,
implementation and security of
complex IT systems. As an outsourced
chief information officer, David acts
as a consultant to ensure that the IT
strategy, operations and processes
align with the goals and vision of each
client. He maintains and manages customer
relationships responsible for
United Network Associates’ continued
growth. David also educates employees
on deploying the latest IT solutions,
using his positive attitude and tireless
energy to encourage others to work
hard and succeed. David is a graduate
of New York Institute of Technology
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Computer Science concentrating on
Distributed Information Systems and
Computer Graphics. David is obsessed
with all things tech-related and spends
his time increasing his understanding
of new innovations. David is inspired
daily by his beautiful wife. In his free
time, he likes to do yoga, run, and have a
few drinks on a beach in the Caribbean.
AKSHAY JOSHI
With more than a decade of experience
in the IT field, Akshay Joshi’s technical
expertise as an Infrastructure Engineer at
Webair has been crucial for the company’s
innovation and growth. As a critical member
of the infrastructure team, Akshay
continues to set the vision for the company’s
storage and cloud services while
overseeing and driving implementation.
Dedicated to gaining industry knowledge
and embracing emerging technologies,
Akshay attends a wide range of industry
conferences and spends countless hours
researching and experimenting with new
technologies and tools as they become relevant.
Akshay’s commitment to honing his
craft as an Infrastructure Engineer plays a
pivotal role in Webair’s growth as a cloud
and IT infrastructure provider, allowing
the company to continuously innovate
and adapt to the ever-changing needs of
enterprise clients.
CHANDRA SHEHIGIAN
Chandra Shehigian serves as both the
Manager of Instructional Design and
Blackboard administrator at SUNY
Old Westbury. As the Manager of
Instructional Design, Chandra is responsible
for providing technological
support to faculty, staff and students
to facilitate the development and use
of online courses. As Blackboard administrator,
Chandra provides group
workshops and individual lessons to
faculty, staff and students to instruct
them on the proper use of Blackboard
and teaching in an online modality.
Chandra also works with faculty and
staff on a wide range of other subjects
including video and development of
podcasts, instructional videos and
active learning classrooms.
Chandra has a Master of Arts degree in
Criminal Justice from John Jay College
with concentrations in Juvenile Justice,
Criminology and Deviance, and
Computers in Criminal Justice. She
also has a Bachelor of Science degree
in Criminal Justice from the University
of New Haven, where she majored in
Investigative Services and obtained
several honors and certificates of
distinction.
When away from the office, Chandra
loves to spend time with her husband
and two daughters and manage her
Fantasy Football team.
KEITH TOBIAS
Keith Tobias has worked as a technologist
and solutions provider to the residential
construction trades for more
than 25 years. Tobias’ CompuTool sales
management platforms have empowered
some of the country’s leading
home renovation firms to increase
efficiency and revenues through
technology, providing easy-to-follow
workflows designed to drastically
improve the homeowner experience
while automating many of the end
user’s tasks.
Tobias currently serves as Chief
Executive Officer of operateIT, Inc.,
a Long Island-based technology firm
catering to kitchen and bath specialists
and projects involving detailed design.
Tobias’ latest product, DesignAlign,
is a cutting-edge, web-based sales tool
built to combat the impact of COVID-19.
By assisting firms to extend their showroom
to the kitchen table, DesignAlign
provides a remote, highly interactive
and visual budgeting exercise.
Tobias is a unique breed of technologist
and subject-matter expert in
residential construction management
and automation. Residing on Long Island,
New York, Tobias is father to a
beautiful 8-year-old girl and is often
enamored by her understanding of
technology. When not working, Tobias
is an avid boater and watersports enthusiast
and enjoys all the magic Long
Island summers provide.
SAVERIO MARSICANO
Saverio Marsicano is the Senior Lab
Engineer for the College of Engineering
& Computing Sciences at New
York Institute of Technology.
With 10-plus years of college-level
teaching experience, Mr. Marsicano
can be found in the engineering lab
where he assists students with the implementation
of their design projects
and lab experiments. He maintains
more than eight engineering labs,
plus the Data and Cyber Centers for
faculty research.
Mr. Marsicano holds a master’s
degree in Electrical/ Computer Engineering
and a bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, both from
NYIT.
THE 2020 TOP TECHIES OF LONG ISLAND
Chief Technology Officer
United Network Associates
Manager of Instructional Design
SUNY Old Westbury
Chief Executive Officer
operateIT, Inc.
Senior Lab Engineer
New York Institute of Technology
Infrastructure Engineer
Webair
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