Blue Sphere Solutions

"… helps us with all of our technology -- our computer hardware and software, our telephone systems, our wireless setup. There are probably a dozen system problems he's solved. Now everything talks to everything else and all the data is synchronized. We love that!"

"Steve is essentially the outside CTO for our law firm. He's our problem solver for anything technical. Our lives are much simpler now. "

Ernest Calderón, Principle Attorney, Calderón Law Offices

"At Evans Data Corporation, we supply market research on technology trends. Our work helps clients make successful product and IT management decisions. As CEO, I place a premium on analysts who can deliver a fast, accurate summary of a large amount of data. I trusted Steve to deliver an excellent product, but he exceeded my expectations. On our flagship North American software survey, Steve has set a new standard for quality. In fact, we're now using his work as a model for our other analysts."

"Steve has the rare ability to draw accurate and useful conclusions and highlight broad trends from a huge amount of data that is often confusing and contradictory. His work for Evans Data has raised the bar for future surveys."

Janel Garvin, CEO, Evans Data Corporation

"Initially, I didn't think that I needed a Chief Technology Officer for my business. I just wanted to utilize Blue Sphere Solutions expertise to get my office systems running smoothly. The CTO concept has appeal to me because having a single vendor to manage my other vendors means one less problem to deal with. I've experienced a number of problems with other vendors failing to deliver on their promises. With Steve as my CTO, he can do the quality control work ahead of time, so when he brings someone to my office, I know the work will get done properly."

Michael D’Hoostelaere, co-owner, Aldea Montessori

"Steve has the rare ability to take obtuse, highly technical data and summarize it in such a way that it's understandable by anybody, from a client CEO to a layperson who reads one of our press releases. Steve excels at this difficult job. He performs his analysis of the data with a natural intellectual curiosity and a keen eye for newsworthy trends. That proactive approach is a great help to me in generating our press releases."

"Steve has a broad spectrum of technical knowledge. He's very strong in the wireless space and he also has expertise in product development. More than that, he'll take time out to really understand any new technology he comes across in his work. He's always available if I have questions or need advice. I really enjoy working with him."

Erik Orgell, former director of Public Relations, Evans Data Corporation

"We had looked at other providers and were not satisfied with what they brought to the table. Steve had the personal qualities, character, integrity and technical expertise that we needed."

"Since Steve came on board, we are operating much more efficiently. Our computers in our corporate office are communcating properly with each other and with our satellite offices, and all the bugs have been removed."

"We had been having some issues with a particular piece of specialized geotechnical software that we had been unable to resolve. Steve was able to come in and be the liaison between our company and the vendor. Steve even helped the software designer identify and fix some bugs in his own design that he was not aware of."

"Although we didn't call it that, we had been thinking that we needed an in-house CTO, but we are not quite to the point that we need a full-time person. Instead we are using Steve as our out-sourced CTO."

Frank Rivera, President and CEO, ATL, Inc

"I have a CPA firm. We have a networked server with about ten computers. We need the expertise of an IT professional who can take care of our server and my practice so that we can continue to serve clients. Technical expertise and responsiveness are key. Steve was recommended by one of my clients, so after a couple of interviews, I decided to try him out. Our experience has been excellent."

"Steve is highly responsive to our needs. He's very customer-service oriented. If he isn't able to solve the problem immediately, he keeps me informed on his progress towards the solution in a timely manner."

"From the beginning, it was apparent that Steve cared about providing exactly the right solution for my company. He gives me alternate choices and helps educate me on the pros and cons of each one. We've had a better outcome based on those dialogs. That broader perspective is a valuable part of his outsourced CTO service."

"Prior to my involvement with Steve, I had another company who did an excellent job setting up my system. Had they subsequently beem more responsive to my needs, I would still be using them. Steve is very responsive and continues to show me that he wants to help us succeed."

"Steve thinks about my needs without me having to call. He is proactive in his approach, rather than reactive. He has always tried to resolve issues and get things done for us, even when they were outside his control. That's great."

"Steve understands that I have limited people and limited time. He's very willing to look into other software packages and help us with those, even though they might be outside his realm. That capability is a big benefit to us, and makes Steve stand out from his competitors. I have recommended Steve to many clients and will continue to do so."

Armando Roman, Founder, Roman & Company, CPA

"I first met Steve through AZ Entrepreneurs, working with him on the steering committee. That's where I first heard of his 'Chief Technology Offer' concept. In my corporate career I've had CTOs reporting to me, so I'm very familiar with their role in an organization. A CTO is one of the biggest needs I see with my small business clients - they can't afford a full-time executive, but they truly need the expertise that such a person brings to their operation, to help them understand their technology options."

"Steve came into a company where I'm acting as the interim COO, quickly grasped the business and the vision of the CEO, put his arms around the technological needs of the company, and put together a three-page document that clearly articulated the automation plans of the firm. That was totally absent prior to Steve's arrival."