Meet the Team Behind Gyga Force
Tony Dorcas
Founding Partner & Chair
Tony is a founding partner of Gyga Force and currently serves as senior adviser and head of the board. He uses his vast industry experience to help the company's expansion and success by setting its strategic direction. He is a crucial member of the team who offers the business insightful counsel, strategic direction, and mentoring.
Sal Ansari
Principal Partner & CEO
Sal has been in charge of the company since 2014 He brings with him nearly thirty years of experience in the electronics sector, including as electrical engineer, FAE, engineering director, and in technical recruiting. In addition to managing operations and setting the company's strategic direction, he maintains a client-focused approach by leading recruiting efforts for various clients.
Ralph Castro
VP of Engineering
Ralph leads the engineering department by establishing strategic goals, managing teams, working with clientele on capturing their design needs, and supervising innovative projects to achieve success for the company and our clients. He has over 30 years of experience in engineering as a system engineer, manager, director, and vice president.
Cameron Armani
VP of Talent
Having worked as an engineer and an FAE for more than 30 years, Cameron is currently the Vice President of Talent for the organization, leading our talent group as well as assuming the leading role in recruitment efforts of several of our clients. His other responsibilities include directing workforce planning, and coordinating personnel management with the organization's strategic goals.
Adele Borman
SVP of Operations
As Vice President of Operations, Adele has been with the firm since its founding. Her primary responsibilities include managing all operational facets of the organization, with an emphasis on process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and the smooth implementation of business objectives.
Engineering Team
Michael Samson
Principal Hardware Design Engineer
Mike leads complex engineering endeavors by leveraging his deep expertise in hardware design. He adeptly navigates complex challenges through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail. Mike is a principal board-level hardware design engineer with expertise in all phases of design of digital, analog, power mgmt., sensors, etc.
Russell Weaver
Principal Embedded Design Engineer
Russ has over 20 years of experience as a hardware/firmware embedded design engineer and is well-versed in all 8-32 bit architectures. He skillfully overcomes difficult technical obstacles with creative solutions and methodical execution, which advances complex engineering projects.
Mark Toobin
Staff SW Design Engineer
As a senior full stack engineer, Mark leads extensive software development projects and has a wealth of knowledge in front-end and back-end technologies. He solves challenging challenges with creativity and rigor.
Kevin Brown
Staff Design Engineer
Mark is a senior full stack engineer that leads extensive software development projects. He has a deep understanding of front-end and back-end technologies and is skilled at using creative thinking and methodical execution to solve challenging issues.
Jason Chu
Principal IC Design Engineer
Jason is a principal IC design engineer that specializes in overseeing the design and development of intricate analog and mixed signal integrated circuits, making sure that their dependability, efficiency, and performance satisfy strict industry requirements. His work include using cutting-edge design tools and coming up with creative solutions for difficult IC design issues.
Shaun Martinez
Principal Digital/FPGA Design Engineer
Shaun oversees the architecture, implementation, and optimization of complex ICs and FPGAs as a primary digital IC and FPGA design engineer, guaranteeing excellent performance, functionality, and dependability. Using cutting-edge design tools and techniques, he has experience creating and validating RTL code, optimizing timing closure, and integrating fast interfaces to solve challenging technical problems.
Arman Shadipour
Principal Design Engineer
Principal software design engineer Arman is an expert in C++, C, Java, and embedded software and thrives at creating high-performance software solutions. In order to combine software with hardware components, he works with clients to optimize code for efficiency and reliability, as well as to design and implement complicated systems.
Carter Samuel
Principal Hardware Design Engineer
High-speed and precise analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management block design and development for complicated boards is Carter's area of expertise. His responsibilities include designing intricate schematics, improving PCB layouts, guaranteeing power efficiency and signal integrity, and working with clients to produce reliable, high-performing hardware solutions.
Alex Harkin
Principal ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer
Alex is a leading digital IC and FPGA design engineer that oversees the creation of high-performance and dependable FPGA systems and innovative integrated circuits. In the domains of semiconductor and programmable logic, his responsibilities encompass designing sophisticated structures, refining RTL code, physical design, and resolving challenging technical issues.
Talent Acquisition Team
Ryan Patnel
Talent Acquisition Manager
Having made the switch to the profession more than 25 years ago, Ryan excels in recruiting top technical talent by utilizing his expertise and education in electrical engineering. His responsibilities include finding, luring, and assessing applicants for technical jobs. He leverages his in-depth knowledge of engineering to match the company's growth goals and technical requirements with talent acquisition tactics.
Karina Morris
Talent Acquisition Manager
Karina is a highly skilled technical recruiter who has worked as a network engineer before transitioning into technical recruiting. She holds an B.S. in electronics systems networking. With more than 20 years of experience, she can match top tech people with opportunities with skill and ease. She uses her knowledge of market trends and difficult technical requirements.
Moe Salvi
Talent Acquisition Manager
Moe left a job in electrical engineering to become a seasoned senior technical recruiter with more than 20 years of expertise. His ability to comprehend and meet complicated recruitment needs in the engineering and technology industries is enhanced by his technical background and extensive experience in the recruiting profession.
Allen Carson
Talent Acquisition Manager
Allen brought invaluable practical knowledge to his work as a technical recruiter after starting his career in embedded firmware. Because of his technological experience, he is able to match exceptional applicants with suitable opportunities because he has a thorough understanding of the abilities and criteria.
Stanley Sterner
Talent Acquisition Manager
Stan started his career in technical sales after receiving his BSEE, then moved into technical recruiting. He brought a deep comprehension of customer needs and market dynamics to his new position. His background in sales enables him to convince customers and applicants of the benefits of technical roles, resulting in successful placements and happy partners.
Elaine Fowler
Talent Acquisition Manager
Elaine started her work as a technical support expert after earning her Bachelors in electronics technology. She later moved into technical recruiting, where her practical knowledge of technological problems helps her assess and comprehend candidates' abilities. She can successfully bridge the gap between technical tasks and recruitment thanks to her background.
Anthony Manzar
Talent Acquisition Manager
Anthony moved from technical marketing for a while to technical recruiting with more than 20 years of experience and an electrical engineering degree. Because to his broad experience, he has a thorough awareness of technical specifications and industry trends, which enables him to expertly match individuals with appropriate tasks.
Harry Foggler
Talent Acquisition Manager
Harry moved into technical recruiting, bringing technical expertise to his new post, having studied electrical and computer technology and had practical technical experience. His hands-on computer system experience improves his capacity to evaluate candidates' technical proficiency and identify the most suitable individuals for specialized roles.
David Lopez
Talent Acquisition Manager
David possesses extensive industry expertise and a unique perspective as the owner of his own recruitment company. He holds a degree in electrical engineering and has over 30 years of experience in technical recruiting. Due to his vast expertise and entrepreneurial upbringing, he is able to assist customers and candidates with smart solutions while deftly navigating challenging recruitment situations.
Eli Wright
Talent Acquisition Manager
After working for a while as a test engineer, Eli moved into technical recruiting more than ten years ago. His background in software testing gives him a deep comprehension of technical specifications, which enables him to locate and assign people to positions that best suit their qualifications.
Jacob Renier
Talent Acquisition Manager
Jake brings a wealth of technical knowledge and recruitment experience to the table. He is degreed in computer engineering and has more than 20 years of experience in technical recruiting. Because of his experience, he can match individuals with positions that best suit their qualifications and career objectives. He can also assess technical capabilities with ease.
Operations Team
Janet Smart
Manager, Human Resources
Leading HR strategies and initiatives to support company goals and employee development is something our senior human resources manager, Janet, excels at. Her responsibilities include managing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. She also works with cross-functional teams to effectively lead and cultivate a healthy and productive workplace culture.
Mary Culver
Manager, Business Development
Mary is excellent at finding and nurturing new business possibilities to propel company growth and profitability in her role as our business development manager. Her responsibilities include creating and upholding strategic alliances, formulating market strategy, and working with interdisciplinary teams to draft and carry out successful business plans.
Julie Wong
Manager, Finance
In order to maintain the company's financial stability and strategic expansion, Julie, our finance manager, is exceptional at managing financial planning, analysis, and reporting. In addition to working with cross-functional teams to provide insights and support for well-informed decision-making, her responsibility include managing budgets, accounting, and billing.
Sidney Sanler
Manager, IT/Operations
Our IT and operations manager, Sidney, is excellent at managing the fusion and streamlining of technological and operational procedures to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the business. Streamlining operations, building and maintaining systems, and managing IT infrastructure are some of the things Sidney is great at.
Elena Boller
Manager, Administration
Elena, our office administration manager, is excellent at organizing and supervising the day-to-day activities of the office to guarantee seamless and effective operation. Her responsibilities include overseeing general company procedures, managing administrative personnel, planning office processes, and optimizing workflows.
"Gyga Force has been a valuable partner and highly recommended to any company looking to utilize a very capable firm."
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Raleigh-Durham, NC
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Palo Alto, CA
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