About Your Local Tech Expert

Born and raised in California, I came of age along the Feather River at the Pulga Maintenance Station, having learned the value of hard work. At 18, I joined the United States Air Force, spending 11 years fixing large computer systems, keeping them running smoothly, and writing software. After returning to California, I settled in Santa Barbara for 14 years, working for an academic publisher. There, I built and repaired desktop computers, set up networks, and managed online resources during the rise of DOS, Windows, and Android systems.

For a decade, my family lived off-grid at Bjorklund Ranch, a remote mountain spot above Goleta, California, with my wife, Ananda, and our four teenage daughters. During this time, I switched to the Apple ecosystem, developing apps for a fitness startup that launched on Google Play and the App Store. For seven years, I led the creation of online tools and mobile apps, sharpening my skills in iOS and macOS.

In 2020, life changed. Our daughters moved out, we lost both our fathers, and the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Ananda, our youngest daughter Ruth, and I moved to Cedarville in Surprise Valley. I took a break from tech to work as a ranch hand at Curds and Whey on County Road 18 and watering orchard grass for the Merbs family nearby, learning the “valley way” of community and grit. Ananda and I love giving back, from tapping beer at the Eagleville Barbecue to helping organize the Sacred Mountain Powwow at Fort Bidwell Reservation. With four generations of family now in Cedarville and Alturas, we’re proud to call this valley home.

Today, as we embrace valley life, I’m excited to share my tech expertise as a side hustle, helping folks across Surprise Valley, from Alturas to Lakeview, and even as far as Vya to Gerlach. With over 30 years of experience fixing computers, printers, networks, and phones—often in high-pressure, 24/7 support roles—I’m your go-to tech helper. Whether your computer’s slow, your printer’s acting up, or your Wi-Fi’s down, I’ll travel to your home or office to make tech simple and stress-free.

Here’s how I’ve helped others in the community:

• Becky Hall: Her two professional printers went haywire on her Windows-based system. She was ready to buy new ones, but in just 90 minutes, I got both printers working again. A quick 15-minute follow-up fixed a small issue, and her setup’s been rock-solid since.

• Ann Young: I set up her new iPad, provided some training, and later fixed login issues and mobile app problems. It’s the little things where experience makes a big difference.

• Robby Bjorklund: Even from Cedarville, I remotely untangled his computer issues earlier this year, getting his setup running smoothly in no time.

If you’re dealing with a tech problem, I’m confident I can help. From slow laptops to tricky Wi-Fi, I’ve got you covered. Reach out, and let’s get your devices working like new!