About Us

Andrew enlisted in the Army after 9/11, earning Commendation Medals for Excellence overseeing network operations in a combat zone in Iraq and as a system/network administrator in South Korea. Armed with a degree in economics from Columbia University, a list of certifications and several years of civilian IT experience, Andrew joined Centarus as an IT Consultant. While he enjoys alleviating customers’ frustrations, he would really like to write a sci-fi script for TV.

Centarus cofounder Savita Sahi is an entrepreneur at heart. She managed all aspects of her family’s San Francisco restaurant by the time she was 16 years old, then earned a degree in education and set about transforming local schools. As part of her work in education administration, she built a computer lab at the Megan Furth Academy, honing her penchant for technology management. Savita prides herself on helping clients’ business run more efficiently and giving them a first-class customer experience. In her spare time, she hikes with her kids, makes art and is studying to teach yoga.

A California native with an undergraduate degree in business management from the University of San Francisco, Salena has worked in marketing and management for companies such as Clorox and AAA. With more than a decade of MSP experience, she enjoys the "family-like setting" of Centarus. Salena also loves reading and spending time with her five kids.

At age 7, Braxton started installing programs on an old XP computer. As his family got new computers, he would tear them town and rebuild them, until it grew into a career. Based in Arizona, Braxton enjoys learning new processes and working with new technologies. He provides remote tech support to Centarus clients, whom he finds particularly easy to work with. Outside of work, Braxton is passionate about music and gardening, and he loves cows and sheep.

Dale discovered his penchant for technology while working on radars during his time in the US Navy. He built on that experience with stints at tech firms, both nationally and internationally, eventually founding Centarus to help small companies leverage technology to grow their businesses. It’s his intent to prove to clients that their technology is not all that scary — as long as you have the right tools and support. If he weren’t in tech, Dale is pretty sure he would be a professional star-gazer.

Ryan is a San Francisco native whose uncle got him into fixing computers when he was growing up. When it came time to choose a career, Ryan realized he already had the skills and mindset to pursue IT. Known for his easy smile and laughter, he loves the problem-solving and “curve balls” in his day-to-day work for Centarus’ clients. When not at work, Ryan has an eclectic mix of hobbies, including showing cars he’s fixed up, “coral-reefing” with the saltwater coral-reef tank in his home, and spending time with his family, including his dog, a Malti-Shitz named Casper.

A Florida native, Mick began his road to a professional IT career in middle school, where he started learning about networking and troubleshooting. Following a stint as a member of the Geek Squad, he was looking for a smaller, more tightknit team, and he found Centarus fit the bill perfectly. Mick is enjoying working directly with Centarus’ clients to solve their problems, and in his spare time, he is into photography and gaming.

Growing up in San Diego, Blake attended LAN parties with his friends. He built his first computer at age 13 and never looked back — IT was for him. He staffs Centarus’ help desk and assists clients with setting up and managing various systems. When he’s not working, Blake manages his five kids’ busy schedules and helps tend to the animals on the farm on which he and his wife are currently living.

Injuries kept Richard from becoming the professional football player he'd planned to be, but the Arizona native found a passion for IT while in the U.S. Army. His favorite part about staffing Centarus' help desk is that there is always an answer to every problem. When not solving client issues, he plays and coaches various sports and spends time with his family.

A native Californian, Joshua loved playing video games so much when he was growing up that he would dress up as Mario for fun. He built his first gaming computer when he was 18. It wouldn't run and he had to figure out why — that's when he became hooked on IT. Now, his favorite thing is to fix things that other people can't fix. Outside of work, he has a passion for "mind-bending" movies, trying new food and, of course, playing video games.

Amanda graduated from high school in Texas at what she calls "the dawn of the tech age," but she remembers being around computers for her whole life — all the way back to an IBM with its giant floppy drive. Her father calls her a "technomancer," and she sees IT as a foreign language she understood from birth. As a help desk technician for Centarus, she loves "helping people without making them feel stupid." When she isn't working, Amanda is an avid gamer; she spends time with her two dogs and four cats and thinks about resuscitating her podcast on streaming media.

A Midwest native transplanted to Texas, Jesus worked in aerospace as an aircraft mechanic before making the switch to technology. He brought with him great troubleshooting skills and a talent for providing back-end support at Centarus. When he's not at work, Jesus is lifting weights at the gym, playing soccer or spending time with his family.

A California native, Daniel traces being "techy" all the way back to a Commodore 64 and Atari. He loves working in MSP tech support, because it gives him the freedom to take better care of his clients. In his spare time, he likes hanging out with his two dogs and off-roading in his Jeep — he's a "Jeeper.”

Growing up in Florida, Vito was into both music and computers from an early age. His first tech job at age 17, while he was still in high school, hooked him, and he went on to earn a BS in computer science. At work, he particularly likes how thorough and knowledgeable Centarus customers are, and outside of work, he loves spending time with friends doing absolutely anything.

A Northern California native, Marcus' first career was as a surgical tech, which he began as a member of the U.S. Navy. When it came time to choose a second career, Y2K and the dot-com 1.0 boom were in the air, and the computer enthusiast knew IT would be a perfect fit. Multiple certifications and 20 years of MSP experience later, he is Centarus' operations support specialist. During his rare time off, Marcus likes to fish, read and stay up-to-date on the latest technology trends.

Originally from Nepal, Keshab found a whole new world in the U.S. when he discovered the field of IT. He's naturally curious, and he loves opening up computers to learn the systems inside, as well as helping clients he meets through the Centarus help desk. When he's not working, Shrestha enjoys outdoor activities, and learning new things.

A San Francisco native, Ian found himself doing a lot of IT troubleshooting to maintain his equipment as a film and video editor. Fifteen years ago, he left film and video behind to focus on IT full time. He enjoys tackling a new set of problems every day as an onsite field technician for Centarus. He is still living in San Francsico, and the former semi-professional soccer player spends his off-time playing soccer, visiting his parents in Sonoma County and snowboarding.

Juan Carlos landed a job right out of college providing technical support for HP. Leaving his dreams of a basketball career behind, he was hooked by the satisfaction he got from taking customer service to another level through technology. As a project manager for Centarus, he likes to navigate the lifecycle of a project, helping other businesses grow and thrive. When not working, he enjoys cycling, the gym, cooking and eating.

Originally from Washington, D.C., Kris brings over a decade of high-caliber experience working at Apple. Kris held roles in the Apple Store and software engineering, where he developed strong skills in device lifecycle management, user experience optimization, and large‑scale software deployment. Since joining Centarus, Kris has applied his deep technical foundations to help clients. Outside of work, Kris is an avid traveller, gamer, and movie buff.

A Detroit native, Christopher grew up where faith, family, and resourcefulness shaped his approach to life. He started out in the performing arts and expected to build a career in front of the camera, but the technical side of production kept pulling him in. That shift opened the door to a career in technology, where he’s continued to serve others through both his work and nonprofit involvement. At Centarus, Chris enjoys helping people get more out of their technology and creating environments where teams can do their best work. When he’s not working, he’s usually traveling or spending time with his family.

A Marin County resident for most of his life, David earned his BA in psychology and spent a couple of years in law school before realizing the law just wasn't for him. A medical research job at Kaiser Permanente led him to the IT department during the dot-com boom, and he had found his path. He's worked at a number of MSPs since, and he is very enthusiastic about his role as a project engineer at Centarus. When he's not in the IT realm, he's working out at Orange Theory, skiing or "social golfing.”

Earning an A+ in his MBA course called "Innovation and Technology Management" set Stephen on his career path. Now Centarus' Senior Strategic Account Executive, he began in data networking before expanding his interest to more holistic IT pursuits. The lifelong San Franciscan loves the city's rolling hills, playing bass guitar and scuba diving.