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About Us

 

Mission and Background


 

WebServes (WS) is a NYC based nonprofit Technology Service Provider that enables small businesses, start-ups, and other nonprofits to make the most of the Internet by offering customized and flexible technology services at an affordable price. Our services include:

 

• Unique web design

• Web application development

• Database design

• Interactive media

• Online marketing

• Support for content management

• Constituent/donor relationship management

 

We are also expanding our reach in areas such as efficient rich media delivery and mobile applications.

 

Since 2005, WebServes has cultivated and sustained lasting relationships with our nonprofit and small business sector clients. As our operations and output continues to expand, we invite other agencies, NGOs, and startups to Contact Us to build mutually beneficial relationships. View Our Work

 

WebServes is committed to the mentoring and training of its TechAgent recruits, whether students, recent graduates or those seeking new technology skills. We have developed an immersive, on-the-job educational framework that contributes directly to the strengthening and positioning of our TechAgents’ integration into technology-dependent communities. Involvement in these programs is invited in the form of direct participation, mentoring and financial contributions. Get Involved

 

Key Personnel

 

Executive Director
:
James Bradley

James Bradley

Executive Director

James Bradley is a polymath – technologist, software developer, multimedia designer, writer, producer, educator – who founded and directs WebServes. A 3rd-generation native of San Diego (CA), Bradley received his education at San Diego State University, University of Chicago, Pomona College, Clarement Graduate University, with degrees (BA and MFA) in Visual Arts and Philosophy.

Program Coordinator
:
Heidi Oh

Heidi Oh

Program Coordinator

Board of Directors:

Robert Fellinger

Robert Fellinger

Board Member

Robert Fellinger joined WebServes in 2010. He has been a board member since early 2011 and serves on the Financial/Budgeting and Fundraising committees. Robert has held a number of roles in the financial services industry, including 3 years with American Express in a Commercial Underwriting capacity, and currently works at BlackRock on their Investment Risk team. He has a BS degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University, and a Masters in Engineering Management degree from Duke University.

Amy A. Hsieh

Amy A. Hsieh

Board Member

Formerly Vice President in charge of data migration for the Chase online "eBanking" application. Her experience as a systems engineer and software application developer has been largely in the financial services sector, inc. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Security First Corp., Edify Corp., Deloitte & Touche.

Virginia Teller

Virginia Teller

Board Member

Currently Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department at Hunter College (CUNY). She is also on the doctoral faculties of the Computer Science and Linguistics PhD Programs at the CUNY Graduate Center. She earned a PhD in Linguistics from New York University before joining the faculty at Hunter College. Now she is spearheading a long-term effort to create a PhD pipeline at Hunter for women and minorities in computer science.

Amar Pradhan

Amar Pradhan

Board Member

Pratik Bhadra

Pratik Bhadra

Board Member

Pratik has been on the Board at WebServes since January 2013. Pratik is a Software Group Manager at National Instruments and manages the software portfolio for RF Signal Analyzers. He's also the former CTO and co-founder of Project Further - a crowd-funding platform. Pratik has a Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jordan Sumerlus

Jordan Sumerlus

Board Member

Jordan is a Product Manager with Google Inc. and is currently managing the Rich Media Studio product within the Display Advertising business unit. Prior to working with Google, Jordan spent 7 years as a Technology Consultant in the Financial Services industry. Jordan has an MBA from the University of Oxford and an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Tech Agents:

Veronica Fox

Veronica Fox

Tech Agent

Veronica Fox has been a part of the WebServes team for nearly two years, assisting with everything from the site redesign to online marketing initiatives such as search engine marketing, analytics and social media. Veronica recently relocated to Austin and works remotely to help WebServes and its expanding client list.

Ed Ficklin

Ed Ficklin

Tech Agent

Originally trained in classical music and literature, I also enjoy the creative aspects of working with technology. I believe effective communication, interaction and accomplishment are the hallmarks of both good technology and good art.

Jack Yankovich

Jack Yankovich

Tech Agent

Multimedia graduate with a strong interest in visual arts. I believe that web development is the perfect environment for utilization of all the aspects associated with digital media, information technology, as well as artistic concepts. My goal as a web developer is to achieve a unique balance between all of these disciplines.

Robin Locke Monda

Robin Locke Monda

Tech Agent

Collaboration is at the heart of any web-based project. I contribute to the visual and textual aspects of a site. This is where my background in art history, graphic design, photography and writing come in handy.

Gerry Lacuarta

Gerry Lacuarta

Tech Agent

As a key member of the WebServes development team, Gerry has worked on a number of demanding client projects, many using the Drupal framework.

As an information architect has worked on Database Management System projects, helped evaluate available frameworks, and participated in programming the models, views and controllers in the back-end and theming of front-end user interfaces.

Ancy Cherian

Ancy Cherian

Tech Agent

Ancy is an experienced software developer. She has experience in various fields of web development primarily focusing on design, development and testing. At Webserves, she aims to use her experience and knowledge in web development and to enrich her abilities and skills. Ancy has received a B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University, India.

Peter White

Peter White

Tech Agent

Peter is a Master of Film Theory, Bachelor of English & Economics and a recent graduate of Marketing, Advertising, Sales & Public Relations. At WebServes, he is using his range of skills as a Web Marketing Associate, working on all aspects of marketing with an emphasis on copywriting and social media.

Ramya Kota

Ramya Kota

Tech Agent

Ramya, an MBA graduate, joined the WebServes team in August 2012 and has since been using her skills to further WebServes’ marketing activities. Her main focus is on audience based marketing, content creation and social media. Ramya has had previous experience in Financial Research and Communications Consulting.

Ruchi Mavi

Ruchi Mavi

Tech Agent

Joined Webserves as a Tech Agent in September 2012 to share knowledge and skills for Web Development. I Received Degree of Masters in Computer Science & Engineering and Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from University Institute of Engineering & Tech. Chandigarh, India. Also, I have Research Experience in Data Mining & have published 6 Research Papers.

Anthony Chen

Anthony Chen

Tech Agent

Anthony is currently an undergraduate at CUNY Hunter College majoring in Emerging Media. He hopes to further his web designing skills and become more exposed to other web development tools at WebServes.

Curtis Duck

Curtis Duck

Tech Agent

My name is Curtis Duck I am student at SUNY Cobleskill where currently finishing up my BT Degree in Computer Science. I have moderate experience in various computer programming languages. I like to learn new things to achieve my goals in life; which is to know a little bit about everything to be well-versed. Lastly I love developing whether its web or software related because each time I am involved in project its a learn experience.

Josef Sperzel

Josef Sperzel

Tech Agent

A copywriter and copyeditor with a love for technology and the intricacies that language can bring to marketing on the Internet. With a Bachelor of Arts in English from LIU – C.W. Post Campus, Josef wishes to use his skills to create content and to push SEO best practices as a Marketing Tech Agent with WebServes.

Past Tech Agents:

  • Talita Choudhury

    Talita Choudhury

    Tech Agent

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  • Peter Wu

    Peter Wu

    Tech Agent

    With my background in media and marketing, I am helping build our competencies in these areas, while also improving upon our overall ability to meet the needs of our clients. The collaborative culture that we have established at WebServes has allowed us to effectively adapt internally and externally to an evolving landscape. 

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  • Sylvia Kates

    Sylvia Kates

    Tech Agent

    "Technology is an extension of our physical being." -Marshall McLuhan.

    McLuhan may be slightly opaque, but that quote is illuminating. At WebServes I use my skills in non-fiction writing, marketing, and web development to help our socially productive clients succeed in our very networked era.

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  • Swati Shah

    Swati Shah

    Tech Agent

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  • Aparna Rishi

    Aparna Rishi

    Tech Agent

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  • Michelle Yan

    Michelle Yan

    Tech Agent

    As a media studies major, my interests lie in graphics design and consumer behavior. At Web Serves, I apply these interests through contributing to the ongoing marketing initiatives for the company and its clients.

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  • Radhika Advani

    Radhika Advani

    Tech Agent

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  • Grace Carey

    Grace Carey

    Tech Agent

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  • Jessica Chin

    Jessica Chin

    Tech Agent

    Jessica supports the director and works with the active members of the design and development teams. She is an experienced web designer and is fluent in major web frameworks such as Drupal and Wordpress, in addition to basic web technologies. Jessica is a graduate of Hunter College (CUNY), Film & Media Studies program with an emphasis in digital media and web production.

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  • Anthony Debono

    Anthony Debono

    Tech Agent

    Currently a Hunter College Media Studies student and native New Yorker who has, from a very young age been interested in all things computers. He is currently enhancing my knowledge in all things web related at WebServes at the same time bringing a keen eye for design, usability and strategic means of execution.

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  • Anthony Gonzalez

    Anthony Gonzalez

    Tech Agent

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  • Filip Witkowski

    Filip Witkowski

    Tech Agent

    Computer Science graduate with web development experience, and also Internet Technology MS student. My relationship with WebServes is working both ways. As web developer I helped to build many website projects. In the same time I earned a lot of experience, especially with Drupal CMS.

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  • Danny Lopes

    Danny Lopes

    Tech Agent

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  • Svetlana Starkova

    Svetlana Starkova

    Tech Agent

    As a programmer by education with experience in different areas of programming, I am happy to help WebServes produce concise, intuitive and user-friendly web solutions.

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  • Bahiya Williams

    Bahiya Williams

    Tech Agent

    I use my database development, web development and business analyst skills to contribute to WebServes' marketing and technical initiatives.

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  • Eric Xu

    Eric Xu

    Tech Agent

    I have a background in Computer Science. I look forward to using my knowledge and skills to help nonprofits and small businesses.

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  • Kriz Junio

    Kriz Junio

    Tech Agent

    Kriztille Junio is a recent graduate from Hunter College with bachelors in Studio Art and Media Studies. At WebServes, she aims to use her knowledge from her backgrounds in both traditional and digital art to help with client projects through web design and development.

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  • Rada Gushterova

    Rada Gushterova

    Tech Agent

    Rada Gushterova is a student at Hunter College, pursuing a bachelor degree in Computer Science. Her background is in the field of geophysics research, physics and mathematics. She is currently focusing her efforts in advanced PHP web development. As a member of the WebServes team she participates in the creation of user friendly projects.

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  • Michael Pan

    Michael Pan

    Tech Agent

    Current undergraduate in Media Studies at Hunter College. While having some background with graphics and web development, I prefer to focus my interests in the marketing and advertising aspects within the media and business world. At WebServes, I utilize my knowledge to handle a variety of social media and web marketing, while at the same time acquiring new knowledge that may potentially benefit the company and clients.

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  • Ying Chen

    Ying Chen

    Tech Agent

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  • Angela Hum

    Angela Hum

    Tech Agent

    Angela Hum is an undergraduate student majoring in Media Studies in the Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Hunter. At WebServes, she aims to contribute her knowledge of graphic design and web development to create clean, user-friendly websites that will fulfill the technological needs of their clients.

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  • Srichitra Janardhanan

    Srichitra Janardhanan

    Tech Agent

    Srichitra Janardhanan holds a Masters degree in computer science from university of Mumbai, India. She has experience in teaching computer science to undergrad and post graduate students.She specializes in java, dot net and matlab. She is also a trained classical dancer and believes that every activity is a piece of art and must be pursued relentlessly to achieve excellence.At WebServes, she aims to enhance the experience of the clients by application of her skills while learning advanced web technologies.

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  • William Luisi

    William Luisi

    Tech Agent

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  • Nelson Torres

    Nelson Torres

    Tech Agent

    Nelson’s passion for digital media dates back to the days of the Commodore 64 and Atari 2600. His goal is to be on the forefront of human interaction with technology and the future of storytelling. He recently graduated with a BA from CUNY Queens College as a dual major in Media Studies and Film Studies and a minor in Graphic Design.

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