JASON BROOKS: PRESIDENT / HEAD IT GURU

Since 2000, Jason has been rocking the IT industry like a pro. He worked for several startups in the Bay Area for six years before moving to sunny San Diego. In 2006, he founded Beanstalk Computing and has been crushing it ever since.

Not only does Jason have a degree in probability and statistics, but he also has a passion for technology and loves gadgets. You can bet he’s always up-to-date on the latest tech trends and can recommend the perfect solution for your IT needs.

DAVID HANSEN: VICE PRESIDENT / CLIENT SERVICES

David is an IT professional with over 10 years of experience in the design, sales, and management of IT solutions for Small and Medium Businesses, Cloud Solution Providers, Data Warehousing/Analytics and High Performance Computing. He holds industry certifications in networking, storage, and server platforms, and has designed computing solutions for Small Businesses, Fortune 500 Corporations, the Military, and Academic Research. In 2014, David earned an MBA with an emphasis in Information Systems from the University of Redlands which has enabled him to consult with clients in areas beyond simple network management. His education and experience empower him to show clients how to leverage technology to increase productivity, reduce costs, and expand their business.

MADINA MEHR: IT & CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER

Since diving into the world of cybersecurity, I’ve been passionately honing my skills and expanding my knowledge. After earning my Associate of Science in Cybersecurity from Miracosta College, I embarked on an exciting journey towards my undergraduate degree in IT and Cybersecurity at Point Loma Nazarene University. This path has been a fantastic adventure of continuous learning and growth. My professional journey kicked off with an enriching internship at Beanstalk, where I was thrilled to be brought on full-time.

Every day at Beanstalk is an opportunity to apply my CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, and Security+) and tackle new challenges in this dynamic field. When it comes to cybersecurity, I’m always up-to-date with the latest threats and defense strategies, ready to implement robust solutions for our clients. Being part of Beanstalk has been an incredible experience, and I’m excited to keep contributing to our team’s success.

LANETTE PROULX: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Lanette has worked in the IT field for over 30 years starting her career as a receptionist for one of San Diego’s first PC stores. With a certificate in Business Management she quickly moved into sales support positions that lead her to Administrative and Operations management.

Wearing many hats is what excites Lanette and keeps her work life challenging and interesting.

Lanette takes pride in her work ethic and holds the standard that teamwork is one of the most important assets a company can maintain.

MARK DICKEY: CABLING EXPERT

Mark Dickey has 30+ years of experience of experience. His professional experience is evident in each project, and he has taken personal pride in both low voltage electrical and business connections over the years. Beanstalk Computing provides high-quality voice and data network cabling that today’s ever-changing businesses demand at a realistic cost.

ADRIAN: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Every superhero has a gift, and Adrian’s is fixing tech problems faster than they can break things. When hes not on duty, hes training at the gym or sharpening his reflexes in video games – because even heroes need side quests.

DALTYN: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Daltyn is an solution oriented tech and is our IT mandated vegetarian hire (Every IT company has one!). He is a solutions oriented technician, and he will spend 3 hours to reduce a 5 minute process to 3 minutes. In his personal life he enjoys reading and biking.

LUPE: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Lupe is a ticket-slaying problem solver with a knack for digging through logs and locking down Microsoft 365 environments. With 15 years in tech and a Security+ mindset, he treats every alert like a puzzle to solve and a system to harden. When he’s off the clock, you’ll find him at EDM festivals, leveling up his home lab, or plotting his path to becoming a security engineer.

LLOYD: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Lloyd is a certified button-clicking champion who can navigate tech maze without breaking a sweat. His superpower is turning “have you tried turning it off and on?” into a full-blown rescue mission that saves the day. When he’s not conquering tickets, he’s usually exploring cool tech, relaxing with music or videos, and enjoying some quiet downtime to recharge.

MARK: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Mark is a printer whisperer. The second a printer ticket rolls in, their eyes light up and the issue doesn’t stand a chance. When they’re not wrangling paper jams and driver demons, you can find them detailing cars to a mirror shine or dominating the competition in Valorant.

NATHEN: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Howdy, I’m Nathen! I spell that with an E rather than an A because it’s more fun to be “then” rather than “than”. I’m a fan of table top role playing games with around 10 years of experience, and paired with my roughly 8 years of IT technical experience, I’ve learned how to be both creative and analytical when addressing problems. It’s surprising how often thinking outside the box fixes problems both on the board and off!

RYAN: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Ryan is a seasoned IT veteran with more than a decade of experience and the patience to prove it. A fierce defender of knowledgebases and a fearless wrangler of misbehaving systems and platforms, he has seen just about everything break at least once. When he’s not restoring order to tech chaos, Ryan is busy caring for a personal menagerie of animals, including a flock of very weird chickens that keep life as unpredictable as the help desk.

TERRA: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Terra is a professional button pusher and part-time digital detective who lives in the strange world of Microsoft 365, VPNs, and “have you tried turning it off and on again.” Her tech superpower is translating weird computer nonsense into English and fixing things that were “working yesterday.” When she’s not slaying tickets, she’s building games, messing with tiny computers, or cooking up some new tech project that probably didn’t need to exist but does now.

VALERIE: REMOTE HELP DESK TECH

Val is a techno-mancer with an unwavering will to solve mystical tech problems. Additionally with a high charisma stat, she helps citizens understand tech problems and gives tips on controlling the robotic beats.

When not resurrecting broken tech, she is slaying monsters in digital realms or creating new worlds with the power of her art skills.