Our Story – A legend told over generations begins at the dawn of time when there was a big black void, then a bang and a blinding flash of light. What happened next is a mystery, but great powers coalesced into little stones…….wait a minute… that’s not even an accurate rip-off from Marvel!
You got me! Here’s our real story - Securicore is a boutique IT Security and Network Solutions company formed in 2003 by Rahul Narsimhan. During our formative years, Rahul, the resident CISSP was engaged in security assessments for various clients and the one issue that all of them were complaining about was email spam and lack of an effective solution.
While he was burning the midnight oil building/coding/testing his own anti-spam appliance he came across an antispam appliance from a then unknown vendor - Barracuda Networks. The price and features sounded too good to be true so Securicore had to try it out. The rest is history, and Securicore continues to be one of their top partners in North America and the Top Partner in Canada, to date.
Just like Barracuda we only work with vendors that are agile, responsive, & adaptive to the ever-changing market. We offer solutions that are simple, effective, and affordable. We like to say we “eat our own dog food” because every solution we recommend and sell, has already passed muster with us. If we are not happy and satisfied neither will you and we would not be comfortable recommending it.
Since our humble beginnings we now have over 4500 clients across Canada. We have tried to stay true to our core beliefs by being focused on our customers and select vendors. However, we would not be here without you, our customers and vendors. And so, thank you for being part of our story.
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Favourite Team Lunch – Tie between Thai & Afghani Cuisine |
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4 Beards on Staff: 1 Platinum Hair & 1 Rainmaker (literally) |
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4,378 Security Appliances Deployed. |
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2,500 Free T-Shirts Given |
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Movie that all employees have to watch – Office Space |
Rahul is the founder and the chief geek at Securicore. Also called the “Ideas Man” he instills dread in rest of the team every time he comes up with something new.
He started his career in Hotel & Hospitality industry in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Work and training took him to India, Nepal, Hong Kong, Bahrain, USA & Oman. In 1994 he caught the Internet bug and changed his career path in 1997. As a Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, Sun Microsystem certified tech, he cut his teeth while working for an ISP in Toronto/Canada. In 2001 he started specializing in network security and became a CISSP in 2002. In 2003 he branched out as an independent consultant and founded Securicore Inc. He is also the founder and CEO of HiveRadar Inc and holds the US and Canadian Design Patents as the co-inventor for the wireless site survey Kit. He is an avid outdoor/wildlife enthusiast who, in his teens, spent a summer taking care of elephants at Tiger Tops wildlife resort in Royal Chitwan National Park, Nepal. A foodie who likes trying new cuisines and would someday like to retrace Anthony Bourdain’s travels across the world and visit every exotic location.. A seasonal motorcyclist Rahul can be seen cruising the scenic highways of British Columbia/Canada. He’s also a wannabe astro-photographer and a student pilot working towards his PPL. He is currently planning and working on building a full motion flight simulator in the garage with his son. A 23 year IT veteran Rahul oversees the company’s operations and is always on the lookout for solutions to make an IT tech’s life easy.Matty started her career in IT Recruitment working for a Toronto based recruitment firm in 1997. She grew the company from 3 employees to 150 employees before joining Securicore in 2009. Yes she is the boss’s wife (we all know who the real boss is!😉), but is also the hardest working and very organized. Hence, she has the toughest job, staying in constant contact with all our 4500+ clients. She is also the only person at Securicore leading a double life. She could be a Mossad agent and we wouldn’t know it. Outside of her hours at Securicore she goes by her real name – Mahtab Narsimhan and is the author of twelve books for children. Her very first book The Third Eye won a Readers Choice Award in Ontario. Several of her other books have received critical acclaim and have been nominated for awards. Her books are available for purchase at Chapters/Amazon or to borrow from your local public library. You can read more about her literary achievements at www.mahtabnarsimhan.com
In her spare time she enjoys writing, reading, and hiking. She also enjoys baking and her sourdough starters have been named after GoT (Game of Throne) characters. Sadly, Jon Snow perished despite two attempts to keep him alive. She is happy to report that Arya survived and is thriving.Amit completed his Masters in Computer Science/Engineering from Dalhousie University located in the beautiful maritime Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. As a Masters student, Amit was also a teaching assistant and was awarded scholarship by the University. When Amit interviewed for his job at Securicore his Professor (also a reference) told us he was very intense. Boy, were we in for a surprise! All you have to do is ask him about a feature in the firewall and his eyes light up like twin laser beams. He has been tasked with writing “How to” tech articles for the blog “Better call Sandhu”. (Yes we know, but ours is better!). Amit is our certified engineer for Barracuda, Extreme, Scale Computing and Turnium product line.
Our favourite Amit anecdote (true story!) is when he ordered a steak. The server asked how he would like it cooked- rare or medium? Mr. Intense responded, “Fully cooked since I am paying full price.” Amit is regular fixture at the local gym, working out at the crack of dawn. He claims to enjoy long hikes and spending time in nature but we think he means long drives and exploring surrounding towns and cities. He loves fantasy movies and associates himself with the character “Ron Weasley”. I think that’s just to throw us off. We only see Amit in designer clothing not the Weasley hand-me-downs!Jatin is a Computer Science graduate from University of Windsor in Ontario/Canada and a recipient of the Academic Award of Excellence. He joined Securicore as an Application Developer in 2015 and was baptized by fire. He is responsible for all our in-house web development as well as creating customized captive portal authentication pages for our clients. He is also assists with wifi predictive planning. Jatin is the quietest guy in the office and flies under the radar, just like a ninja. He relates to his favourite movie character Kevin McCallister from Home Alone. We do not have the heart to tell him that Kevin always got left behind.
When not at work Jatin enjoys cooking, painting, travelling, and exploring (?) . He is an avid Reef/aquarist and is currently honing his skills to keep Nemo, his pet fish, happy.Tamar is graduate from the University of Calgary where she studied International Relations and Political Sciences. We think she's a perfect fit to navigate the maze of corporate politics and customer relations. She is the primary contact and inhouse specialist for onboarding clients for SignalWire Work Virtual Office and SignalWire Virtual Events. Tamar is also the Ambassador of Buzz, keeping us connected with our existing and new clients through various social media platforms.
She has lived in four countries but comes from the mythical land of Svalbard (check the Golden Compass for precise location!) where she played with polar bears growing up (we wish this was all true). She likes skiing in winter and rock climbing in summer. She is the happiest out in the elements, which we non skiers/non-climbers would call healthy torture.Elsa is a graduate of the SCMS School of Engineering and Technology in India where she received her Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics and Communications. Upon wrapping up her undergrad, Elsa headed down-under to complete her Masters at the Swinburne University of Technology in Australia.
This jet-setter has since made her way to Toronto, Ontario (let it go snow!) and is our Network Engineering padawan! When she isn’t helping our clients with renewals and being an IT Wizard, you can find her watching her favourite Korean dramas (with the subtitles on). This adventure seeker has an affinity for travel, trying out new recipes and exploring varieties of food (except for sushi, which makes her squeamish).Sihang is a recent graduate of Western University, where he received a Masters Degree in Software Engineering. Hailing from Wuhan, China where he completed his Bachelors at the Wuhan University of Technology, Sihang has since made a home for himself in Toronto (lucky us!). Joining our team as a Junior Full-Stack Developer, Sihang can often be found head-to-head with Jatin, working on our in-house web development.
When he isn’t under Jatin’s reign, Sihang enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, swimming and playing tennis. As a long-time soccer enthusiast (go Real Madrid!), Sihang can often be found watching the latest soccer match during his down time. This sports enthusiast has an affinity for classic novels and movies, and counts Interstellar and Inception among some of his favourites.Miu graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies. She moved to the East Coast with Milk Pudding (not the dessert but a cat she’s mildly allergic to, but chooses to ignore). Although Miu calls Canada home, she’s from Macau--a casino town in China. Despite Macau often being referred to as the Las Vegas of Asia, Miu has never gambled and, lucky for us, has no immediate plans for an alternate career. In her spare time, Miu loves watching cartoons and eating her favourite foods; sashimi, Korean BBQ and milk pudding (the dessert...not the cat!). Miu considers family, her feline friend, and art the three most important things in her life at the moment. We hope Securicore makes number four!
Kosta graduated from the University of Edinburgh where he studied Computer Science. Although he spent his degree fully immersing himself in the local culture, Kosta is no Scotsman. Originally from Ukraine, this world traveler now calls Toronto, Ontario home and, through his travels, has developed a deep appreciation for diversity, adventure, and fun!
During his free time, you can often find Kosta reading up on the rich history and traditions of Japan, as well as sampling their delicious cuisine. He loves being outdoors and enjoys cycling and lacing up his running shoes for the occasional jog. When he’s not exploring the real world, he conquers new (virtual) frontiers by playing online games with friends. Kosta firmly believes in the philosophy that happiness is the key to a fulfilling life, and we're happy to welcome Kosta to the team!
Jonty is a recent graduate from Seneca College, where he honed his skills in Business Information Technology. Hailing from the vibrant city of Surat, Gujarat and having lived in several provinces across India, Jonty has a unique perspective and a diverse set of language skills. With his linguistic prowess, Jonty can effortlessly switch between Hindi, English, and Gujarati. And if that’s not impressive enough, Jonty has recently taken up French, making him a true polyglot. Très fantastique!
Jonty is not only a linguist, but also a passionate soccer enthusiast, and a die-hard Real Madrid fan. When he’s not kicking a ball or cheering on his team, Jonty can be found indulging in his other passions, such as listening to a fascinating podcast or watching an informative video on history or space. We look forward to working with this enthusiastic and talented team member.
The mystery man who is our financial controller works here only few days a week and does not want his identity revealed/ We’ve often wondered why? He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a tax planner who is constantly reminding each of us to be frugal and save for a rainy day. Talking about rainy days, the day he shows up in the office wearing full rain gear, watch out! We’re sure to have severe rain and localized flooding in the city.
We have forbidden him to talk to clients who are past due as he does not mince words. Our favourite anecdote about Rain Man (also a true story!) is encapsulated in this hilarious exchange. Rain Main dials Client’s main line.Reji George, has over 20+ years of in-depth experience in the IT industry, delivering high quality professional services to several fortune 100 companies., Reji is an enthusiastic technology professional who has a track record of building strong relationships with executive decision makers and management. He is extremely proficient in various business operations and a solution driven leader, mentor and change agent with a demonstrated customer focused mindset. He has extensive experience in customer relationship management (CRM) as well as internal partners for key business priorities. He worked as a senior escalation engineer at Microsoft providing technical solutions for Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint and other technologies to corporate customers. He was a team lead at JTI, implemented various global technology innovations & projects, including worldwide consolidation for Active Directory & Exchange Infrastructure, Data archiving solutions, Office 365 migration etc. Reji is presently working as a senior technical consultant leading a team of Microsoft consultants, managing enterprise clients and facilitating the delivery of projects.
Josh is our go to expert for any cabling projects, big or small. He has done cable drops for us ranging from a small office with a few rooms to a multi-storied office or school with several hundred rooms/ levels. Josh is a wiz at making the communication room and server cabinet cabling look like a million bucks.
Not another Narsimhan! This young padwan works full time as a Software Engineer at Arista Networks. He surfaces once in a blue moon to impart some nuggets of technical wisdom and then disappears again. We’re seriously considering micro-chipping this guy!