I started Surprise Computer LLC on July 1, 2011 in Surprise, Arizona. 

It was born out of the idea just to help people with their computer related problems.  I started by printing post cards and putting them on doors and talking to who ever would listen.

I moved to Arizona in 2011 with the intent of continuing a career in electronics manufacturing. However employers were hiring from outside the U.S. at 1/3 of the pay that engineers I managed made 20 years prior. In addition, electronics manufacturing in the U.S. had been decimated by globalization, so there were too many highly experienced professionals competing for a very small amount of jobs locally at lower wages. 

My career in electronics manufacturing spanned several companies and decades serving as machine operator, programmer, engineer, automation specialist, process engineer, and manager. My training came from 2 universities (with a Bachelor Degree in Science and Graduate Engineering research and training), 2 colleges, several training centers, and self training.

One of the reasons I started this company is because I have amassed a lot of experience with computers and related devices and software and discovered that i was good at working with computers. Another reason is that I can teach and enjoy doing it. Finally, I felt comfortable starting this company in Surprise, Arizona with the intent of helping people in their home with their electronic stuff. My grandparents lived in Sun City and I used to hear stories from my grandma about how service companies ripped off seniors. I knew that all I had to do was do a good job and be honest and I would stand out.  I was right.