Who we are

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Nicolas became fascinated with computers at the age of 7 when he discovered an MS-DOS personal computer at the university where his father taught biochemistry and nuclear chemistry.  He was captivated by the command line interface (CLI) and the ability to get the computer to perform all manner of tasks and functions with the right combination of keystrokes. Around the same time, his family acquired an Apple Macintosh 128K; this was one of the first personal computers to have a (at the time) revolutionary graphical user interface (GUI) and peripherals interactions, things we take for granted today (e.g., opening folders and programs in a new "window" and using a mouse to select, open, and click and drag items).   Mastering the CLI and GUI of Microsoft (Windows), Apple (Mac) and Linux machines, Nicolas realized that he could troubleshoot most any computer.  His friends and family quickly picked up on this as well, and would come to him for all manner of assistance with their devices.  Eventually this earned him the nickname "the computer know-it-all."  This desire to be able to troubleshoot things didn't stop at computers, however: Nicolas made a point of becoming "fluent" with any electronic device he could get his hands on.  

Vanessa is lead of our legal department.  She has practiced law for over fifteen years.  She has experience in commercial litigation, business formation and corporate governance.  In addition, her interest in the role technology has in business growth is a perfect match for the work she has done with CKIA clients. 

Judyann is our Administrative Assistant (Admin). She started administrative work after her son was born and has assisted numerous small businesses in various work industries. With years of experience under her belt, she is knowledgeable in many computer programs and office tools. She makes an effort to stay on top of current business trends to ensure she is providing the best service to her clients and their customers. Knowing that the Admin role can be the backbone to a company and that it contributes to the company’s success, Judyann makes sure her attention to detail, office organization skills, communication skills, time management, and customer service are of the highest quality. Her passion for assisting companies can be seen in the work she delivers and the joy she has while doing it.

Petar became interested in Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) after using computers primarily for school and gaming. Petar is currently studying IT & Cybersecurity at Central Washington University, and works full-time as an IT Technician. He discovered his passion and talent for tutoring back in high school when he volunteered as a K-12 tutor for the King County Library System. He found great enjoyment in teaching and guiding people of all ages and abilities through difficult subjects. In combining his love for both computers and teaching, Petar’s goal is to help people overcome obstacles they encounter with technology and feel empowered by their new abilities to navigate our tech-dependent world. In his spare time, Petar enjoys helping people expose potential vulnerabilities in their computer setups, playing video games, learning guitar, and traveling.

Artem has had an aptitude for computers since an early age. When he was only five years old, Artem became acquainted with Windows 95. His first programming experience was at age 11 when he started to make video game modifications. As a teenager, Artem produced  a number of feature-length movies using professional video editing software. At 15, Artem discovered a new passion - music recording and audio production. Later, Artem devoted several years of his life to learning multiple foreign languages: he is bilingual in English and Russian; fluent in French, Spanish and German; and has basic knowledge of Portuguese, Swedish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Greek and Polish.  In 2012 Artem started learning about web, 3D and graphic design and worked as a freelance designer.  Soon thereafter, Artem returned to his original love for information technology and decided to pursue a career in technology.   Artem has attended Valencia College for Web Development and worked as a Tech Support Specialist with several different organizations. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science and is interested in building his own tech startup company.