July Newsletter 2022

Fabio Vilardo | Cloud Security Engineer

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Breakfast for sure! It's not always, but after lunch it can come sleep and after dinner you can feel full and not be able to sleep. That said, breakfast is the best meal for me.

If you really knew me, you would know ... that I love to explore the world of food. Not just eating it, but visiting new places and restaurants.

Rob Salas | Account Manager - LA

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Ribeye medium-rare (less medium), loaded baked potato, asparagus, and an Old Fashioned (Angel’s Envy).

If you really knew me, you would know ... I’m serious and laser focused on things that are important to me in life, otherwise I’m kind of a clown. My high school baseball team nickname was “Jester,” and my Friday night league alter ego is “Bowling Alley Bobby.”

Abraham Medina | Services Intern

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? That’s a tough one because there are so many foods that fit certain moods…I’d probably have to go with my moms enchiladas. Those are stellar

If you really knew me, you would know ... I love working on my car.

Robert Schmidt | Security Services Intern

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it would hands down, be sushi. I absolutely love sushi!

If you really knew me, you would know … If you really knew me, you would know that my lifelong passion is to surf. It has driven the course of my life to this point. I am a small-town Texas boy who moved to California to chase my passion and surf my heart out. I surf as much as possible. I am on the beach every Saturday in Oceanside at 8:00 AM without fail!

Jason Ni | Junior IT Technician

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? I would eat noodles for the rest of my life.

If you really knew me, you would know ... that I was born in NYC.

Welcome to the Bird Rock Systems Team!

Please join us in welcoming Bird Rock System's newest team members! Get to know them by checking out the questions in our gallery and below:

How do you feel about working at Bird Rock Systems?

Fabio Vilardo: I've only had a few days here. But it feels really good to be working on a team with such smart people.
Rob Salas: I feel incredibly excited, grateful and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the team. The best is yet to come.
Abraham Medina: So far it has been great, everyone I have met has been very kind, and helpful! I know that if I feel lost I can ask questions and the resources for growth provided make the work environment feel alive.
Robert Schmidt: I am so excited to work for Bird Rock systems. The fact that everyone is so friendly and helpful is amazing. I wanted to work for Bird Rock because of the team and environment you portray. I immediately felt comfortable the second I walked into the office. The company is so amazing that when I interviewed it seemed too good to be true! The work you do is impressive! Everyone helps one another to accomplish goals and it really feels like a family. Also, the initial career goal that I began with before school is an option the company made available to me right from the start! The environment is an understanding team that has my personal and professional growth in mind so that I can become an integral part of company.
Jason Ni: I am very excited to start full time at Bird Rock Systems. I love the company culture here and how welcoming everyone is. Everyone pushes each other to be the best everyday. I am glad to be a part of this family.

Are you or someone you know looking to join a fun, world-class team? Submit an application here!

Summer is Here!

Bird Rock Systems is back at the Del Mar Race Track excited to have you dash against preventative attacks and threats by learning from the best! We will be hanging out at the best seat in the house, the Seabiscuit Suite, with 180° views of the track and the ocean. Hear from our amazing partners at Absolute Software, Critical Start, Delinea, Mimecast, and Security Scorecard!

There will be opportunities for prizes from our speakers, and a day at the races isn't complete without making your own luck. Enjoy food, drinks, and the opportunity to chat to with your network of tech advocates!

Swim to Success! | Learn more here.

Bird Rock Systems is proud to support an organization that gives back to communities and give them a summer they will never forget! Swim to Success is partnering with the Corazon de Vida Foundation with the goal to provide underprivileged kids with the opportunity to learn to swim, swim safety, and - for some - even see a pool for the first time! Swimming has many benefits including improved coordination and balance, healthy heart and lungs and it relieves stress. Please consider helping us support this amazing foundation and giving these kids the best summer ever!

Top 3 IT Struggles These Days

Hiring Top Talent in a competitive economy
Maintaining Top Performing Employees and competing with outside offers
Closing Gaps in IT projects and initiatives that come with the short supply of labor

*Enter Bird Rock Systems' Team as a Service!!!*

With the challenging job market these days, we are seeing a lot of our clients go through the same cycle of interviews after interviews. Team as a Service is a customizable service that was built to fit the needs of your business! We work closely with you to understand the vision and build a strategic roadmap and execution plan to achieve your company's goals. You can scale the service up or down depending on what you are looking for, and there's no hard feelings if you decide not to renew your contract. Find out why this approach has become Bird Rock System's fastest growing service!

THE SURF REPORT

Team Highlights

Welcome to the Bird Rock Systems Team!

Upcoming Events

Summer is Here!

Tech Highlight

Top 3 IT Struggles These Days

Happenings in So-Cal

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