During my professional career, I have been fortunate to be recognized by industry leaders, peers and the information security industry for my company’s innovative approaches to security protocols, data protection and software design. This has resulted in a number of awards and accolades for these endeavors.
Industry Recognition
- Young Global Leaders 2011 – World Economic Forum (2011)
- Laureate, University of California, Riverside (2004)
- Entrepreneur of the Year, Asia Business Association (2003)
- 100th Year Anniversary Centennial Honoree, The Rafu Shimpo (2003)
- Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, University of California, Riverside (2003)
- Inland Empire Leaders of Distinction Award, The Business Press (2003)
- Small Business Eagle Award, Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce (2003)
- Small Business Person of the Year, U.S. Small Business Administration (2002)
- Top Companies to Work for in the Inland Empire, The Business Press (2002)
- CEO Hall of Fame Inductee (2001), Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO)
- Los Angeles Technology “Fast 50”, Deloitte & Touche (2001)
- ComputerWorld Honors Program, Smithsonian Institution (2001)
- Top 100 Companies to Watch for the Year, Computerworld (2000)
- Entrepreneur of the Year, Ernst & Young LLP/USA (1998)
- America’s 50 Top Up & Comers, Point of View (POV) Magazine (1998)
Technology & Innovation
- Achievement in Technical Ingenuity (ATI) Award (2003)
- Los Angeles Technology “Fast 50”, Deloitte & Touche (2001)
- ComputerWorld Honors Program, Smithsonian Institution (2001)
- Technology Innovation Award, Frost & Sullivan (2000)
Public Service Recognition
- Certificate of Appreciation – Senator Barbara Boxer
- Special Congressional Recognition:
- Congressman Ken Calvert
- Congressman Ed Royce
- Congressman Loretta Sanchez
- Congressman Christopher Cox
- Congressman Linda J. Sanchez
- Governor Commendation – Governor Gray Davis
- California State Senate Commendation – Senator Dick Ackerman
- California State Assembly Commendations:
- Speaker Herb J. Wesson, Jr.
- Assemblywomen Lynn Daucher
- Assemblyman Lou Correa
- Assemblyman John Campbell
- California State Board of Equalization Commendation – John Chiang
- City of Riverside Commendation – Mayor Ronald Loveridge
- City of Los Angeles – Mayor James K. Hahn
- City of Santa Ana – Miguel A. Polido
- County of Los Angeles Commendation – Chair Yvonne Brathwaite Burke
- County of San Bernardino Recognition Award
