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BEMO Announces SOC 2 Type II Attestation
At BEMO, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Today, we are thrilled to share a...
BEMO is a global team of dedicated professionals with expertise and passion for helping our customers powered by Microsoft.
At BEMO, we've built our company completely remotely, thanks entirely to Microsoft 365 and Azure. We are a testament to how small and medium-sized businesses can successfully go mobile.
The BEMO Board consists of two accomplished members from Gula Tech Adventures, each bringing their own experience and expertise with technology and cybersecurity companies. Learn more about them below.
Ron serves as the Director Board Member on BEMO's Board. Ron is also the President at Gula Tech Adventures (GTA).
Ron was a cyber industry pioneer, involved in multiple groundbreaking technology projects. He has mentored and invested in dozens of cyber start-ups. Ron has also supported a variety of cyber nonprofits and think tanks, with both his substantive expertise and through philanthropic funding.
Patrick serves as a Board Observer on BEMO's Board. He is also the Managing Director at Gula Tech Adventures.
Patrick is a retired U.S Special Forces (Green Beret) colonel with 25 years of experience in commercial, government, and defense sectors and currently serves as a Board Member or Advisor for many tech startups. Patrick loves technology, traveling, history, and languages.
Bruno lives in Washington (by way of France), but loves a warmer climate for his vacations; Bora Bora and Sydney top his list of favorite locales. He's a huge fan of soccer, espresso (his pup, whom you might recognize from our chat, is even named Mocha), and his two kids (can you spot his lookalike?) In his off time, you can find him at his flying lessons.
Joel grew up and attended university in Canada before moving to the U.S. He is the proud father of his eight-year-old trilingual daughter. Joel has traveled and lived in Southeast Asia and loves the perspective travel provides. Currently, Joel is focused on growing our BEMO team. As for hobbies, Joel enjoys carpentry and playing the electric guitar.
While working remotely over the last 4+ years, Brandon has lived in New Zealand, Costa Rica, Vail ski resort, and most major U.S. cities. Brandon grew up in Seattle but left after his undergrad years at the University of Washington. He spends his free time reading and skiing. Brandon is working on his PhD in Microsoft licensing.
Sylwia lives in Washington state (by way of Poland where she went to Law School!) with her husband and their two kiddos plus two pets: Sparkly the fish and Coco the bunny (who has quite the impressive following on Instagram!). Sylwia loves getting creative with art and food.
Nina lives in sunny California with her husband and 3 kids. She loves homesteading and working as a volunteer at Vlada's Seeds of life where she can focus her passion of gardening and cooking. But that's not all...when the kids go to bed, Nina still loves to hop on for a dose of gaming!
Cindy joins us from Texas where she lives with her husband. She is an avid traveler and has traveled to 39 different countries and 37 different states! One of her favorite things to do during her travels? Ziplining!When not traveling, you can find Cindy reading a great book or hanging with her dog, Fia.
Craig joins us from Cleveland, Ohio where he lives with his wife and son. He's and accomplished guitar player, screenwriter and filmmaker! He's passionate about being a part of great teams of talented individuals who create innovative things -- whether that be products, films, or sporting events.
Joseph joins us from Space City, also known as Houston, Texas. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights, working on his car, and learning new skills and hobbies.
When you first interact with BEMO, chances are it's with a member of our Sales Team. Led by ex-Microsoft veteran Josh Franklin, the Sales Team is here to find out what your Microsoft needs are and guide you in making the best decisions for your company. Learn more about them below.
Josh lives in Houston, where he was born and raised but when traveling, his favorite place to visit is Cabo San Lucas. He's a night owl who loves strong coffee and sci-fi and fantasy books and movies. He's also always up for a food challenge (ask him about it, you won't be disappointed). Currently, Josh is working on getting the "quadfecta" of Microsoft certifications.
Asdrúbal joins us from Chile where he lives with his girlfriend and son. Asdrúbal’s favorite place in the world isn’t necessarily a single place. He loves the beach, particularly the Venezuelan beaches. He said, “if I have to pick my favorite, it would be Cayo Sombrero near the city I was born.”
📍Santiago, Chile
Account Executive
Kevin lives in Indianapolis but enjoys traveling & “living his life to the fullest.” His most recent hobby? Gardening! Kevin began gardening during the pandemic and was immediately hooked. When working, you can find Kevin reading, watching a good show, or maybe even attending an awesome concert!
📍Indianapolis, IN | ✅ Ex-Microsoft
Tanner lives in Pennsylvania, where he enjoys spending time outdoors. Besides spending time outdoors, Tanner also has a self-proclaimed nerdy side! He enjoys comics, superheroes, and TV shows full of mystery & adventure. One of Tanner’s passions? Music! He enjoys creating authentic pieces of art.
📍King of Prussia, PA | ✅ Ex-Microsoft
Lauren is an avid cyclist who loves long rides and hill-climbing! Lauren hails from Richmond, Virginia where she lives with her perfect pup, Eloise.In addition to her pooch, Lauren is also the mom of 19-year old twin daughters. Her favorite family tradition with them is to watch as they hang ornaments on the family Christmas tree.
Siddharth joins us from Barcelona, Spain, where he lives with two of his closest friends: Elise and Fateem, and their cat roomate, Cappuccine. Siddharth met these friends at university, and they have been best buddies ever since! In his free time, Siddharth loves to play football, FIFA on his PlayStation, cook, or hike
Jason joins us from White Lake, MI, US. Where he lives with his wife Meghan and his two daughters, Brynn and Paige. In his free time, besides spending time with his family, Jason enjoys playing golf and video games. But he is also passionate about Detroit Sports.
She is an avid traveler and while she loves a beachy vacation, the mountains are her favorite place on earth. Sakshi loves dogs, hates slow internet and is a darn good cook (though you might not know it since it is her hidden talent!). Currently, Sakshi is learning how to solve a Rubik's Cube.
Daleska loves traveling to new places and discovering beaches, volcanoes, lakes, and beautiful cities. Aside from traveling, Daleska enjoys spending time with family and friends, including her adorable rescue cat Isa. Her favorite place in the world? Anywhere as long as her cats are with her.
Kostadin lives in Poldiv, Bulgaria, with his wife, Elena, and his son, Matey. Kostadin is all about family - he says his son is his biggest success and his biggest inspiration is his wife. If Kostadin could visit anywhere in the world, he would love to go somewhere in Southeast Asia. But his favorite place in the world? The Rhodope and Pirin mountains in Bulgaria!
Vanessa joins us from Managua, Nicaragua, where she lives with her “sweet boy” - as she calls him - her one year old Schnauzer Mini Marcello. Outside of work you can find her painting, crocheting, going out to eat or drink with her friends, or playing with Marcello. Or planning her next adventure like doing canopy or going sandboarding!
Jose joins us from Texas City where he lives with his wife, two kids, and 5-pound yorkie. He likes to watch movies, eat at Texas Roadhouse, and play with his kids. He's a well travelled man, from Paris and Rome to Cabo and Dominican Republic, Jose is always down to discover new things.
📍Houston, USA
Shamiso joins us from Harare, Zimbabwe, where she lives with her husband. Along with her husband, Shamiso enjoys spending time with her colleagues (who soon became like sisters) and her sister and likes to prank her husband from time to time. But all fun aside, when asked what she was passionate about, Shamiso responded, “Making a difference in people’s lives – in any way I can.” We know that will be the case here at BEMO
Julio joins us from Managua, Nicaragua, where he lives with his girlfriend and son. Julio says his son is his biggest inspiration. While Julio enjoys to travel, he said his favorite place is the mountains in his hometown. The coolest thing he's working on right now? Moving into his new house with his family
Joseph lives in Houston, Texas with his cat Luna. He's worked in everything from Personal Training and Supply Chain Management to Marketing and brings a wide range of skills to our team. Joseph is a self-described "homebody" who also loves to travel. Next on his list? Italy and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Joseph is passionate about seeing how things work. His latest passion is working on his car.
Adam joins us from Michigan where he lives with his two kids, his biggest inspiration! In his free time, Adam loves to go mountain biking with his kids, kayaking the rivers of Michigan, and making delicious homemade hibachi. But that’s not all -- Adam also spends time building high-end keyboards!
Maria joins us from Germany where she lives with her husband and kids. Maria loves to travel, especially with her family. In fact, when asked what the craziest thing she’s ever done is, Maria said, “Travel around Europe in an old car with my husband and kids!”. She has great stories from those trips and says that they have taught her a lot about herself and other cultures
📍Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
Suzanne joins us from Arizona, where she lives with her husband and daughter, on ten acres of land. She says that outside of work, their life revolves around rodeo and caring for all the animals they have: two dogs (Bean and Mabel), six horses, and a herd of cattle! Another fun fact about Suzanne is that she used to be a BEMO customer. Talk about a full circle moment!
📍Arizona, USA
Christophe lives in Seattle, (by way of France) with his family. He loves the outdoors and never misses a chance to climb a mountain! He'd love to switch places for a day with someone at the International Space Station. In his downtime, you can find Christophe foraging for mushrooms, skiing, hiking, DIY-ing or playing video or board games.
Diego lives in Santiago, Chile by way of Venezuela. Diego loves all things technology, sports, travel, videogames, and...his dogs! He has two Schnauzers, Sascha and Shuito. Diego's favorite place on earth is his hometown of Maracaibo but next on his bucket list? Greece and Egypt.
David joins us from Auburn, Washinton, where he lives with his husband Tim. When not working, you can find David reading a good book, relaxing on his deck, or spending time in his garden.A big traveler, David has enjoyed visitng many different countries. Up next? The Atlas Mountains. But that's not all. One of David's hidden hobbies? Doing his own plumbing and heating work!
Meliza joins us from Austin, Texas, where she enjoys living with her partner Gabe and little Chug, their Chihuahua Pug mix. She has a passion for outdoor adventures and basketball. Another fun fact about her is that she's a foodie. So much so that if she could swap places with anyone for a day, it would be a food critic, perhaps tasting her favorite meal: chiles rellenos and fresh tortillas.
Jorge joins us from Venezuela, where he lives with his two furry companions: Canelo, his Pitbull, and Tahini, his rescue puppy! Cumana, Jorge's hometown on the coast, is Jorge’s favorite place. He said, “For me it is really relaxing just to spend time watching the sea.”
When not working, Kraig enjoys traveling with Susan. When Kraig and his wife aren’t traveling, Kraig likes to grow, preserve, and cook. Kraig sometimes has over 60 tomato plants and tons of lettuce! He also enjoys fermenting pickles and peppers.
Ivan enjoys spending time with his friends and his adorable dog. Ivan's favorite past time is working on anything computer related! In fact the coolest thing Ivan is working on right now? He's trying to create a reactive programming language!
Anderson loves to travel. When asked where he would go if he could visit anywhere in the world for the first time, Anderson decided on Jerusalem. Anderson said, “Even though I love to travel, my favorite place in the world is definitely my home.” When not working, you can find Anderson biking around the city, watching his aquarium and listening to some music, or making artisanal bread (yum!).
Mohamed was born in Algeria. raised in Lybia, and got his first taste of the workforce as a Flight Simulator Instructor in the French Air Force. He's lived in Bulgaria now for 3 years and takes nightly walks with his 6 feline friends (whom he must trust because if he could be any animal, he'd be a bird).In his off time, he writes music, making both the beats and lyrics.
Antonio joins us from Washington, US. Outside of work or school, he enjoys watching TV shows and movies. His favorite place in the world is Spain, specifically his parent's hometown Alcalá de Guadaíra. So next time your planning a trip to Europe, make sure to ask Antonio for some Spanish sightseeing and fun locations
Cata was born in Bucharest and now resides in Washington. He's passionate about cooking (and loves pasta), which is good as he has two teenagers under his roof (one human, one of the German Shorthaired Pointer variety).If he could swap places with anyone for a day, it would be an astronaut which is fitting since his next item on his bucket list is to learn to fly.
Ademar joins us all the way from Brazil, but if he could live anywhere, it'd probably have to be Lido di Jesolo, Italy. He's a huge fan of travel and experiencing new cultures and has the secret talent of being able to memorize different flags and capitols. Another not-so-secret talent? Art. Ademar is a talented illustrator and has worked as a freelance artist in the past!
Ken currently joins us from Virginia, where he lives with his wife. Ken, a self-taught baker, enjoys making things like croissants, bagels, macarons, pretzels, and all sorts of breads in addition to the traditional cakes and cookies. He loves to travel and has a long bucket list. Though he has already visited Munich, Czech Republic and Santorini to mention a few
📍 Charlottesville, VA
Ron currently is from North Andover, Massachusetts, where he lives with his wife, Jennifer, his sons, Jason and Dylan, and their Yorkshire Terrier puppy, Bella. When not working, you could find Ron enjoying the great outdoors that Massachusetts has to offer. Some of his favorite activities include fly fishing, disc golfing, and hiking.
Adrienne joins us from Fall City, Washington. Adrienne has two dogs (Paco & Billie) and a cat (Belle AKA Murder Mittens) who she adores. Adrienne also enjoys traveling. Her most recent trip was to Spain. Up next? Jordan, Africa, or maybe Petra!
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