About DVRK Group

Your Local
Bay Area IT Partner

Founded to bring enterprise-grade IT services to Bay Area small businesses and nonprofits. We believe every organization deserves reliable, secure technology—without the enterprise price tag.

Our Story

Built for Organizations Like Yours

I've spent the last 15 years in IT and security—mostly hands-on with startups and small organizations, with time at a public company and a Fortune-500 enterprise along the way.

Along the way I kept seeing the same gap: small businesses and nonprofits deserve the same security and reliability that big companies take for granted, but the options are either national MSPs selling cookie-cutter contracts or generalists who don't go deep on security. I started DVRK Group to close that gap.

DVRK Group is founder-led and growing deliberately. Right now that means you work directly with me—the engineer actually doing the work—and I'm hands-on with every client. I already run IT and AI enablement for an Oakland nonprofit, so this isn't theoretical; it's what I do.

Enterprise-grade engineering, delivered personally and priced for your budget. That's the whole idea.

Why We're Different

  • Solo-Operator Authenticity

    Direct access to senior expertise. No account managers or layers between you and solutions.

  • Enterprise Tools, SMB Pricing

    The same security and monitoring platforms used by large enterprises, scaled for your budget.

  • Nonprofit Commitment

    15% discount for 501(c)(3) organizations. We believe in supporting organizations that support our community.

  • Bay Area Native

    We live and work here. We understand local regulations, the business landscape, and your community.

Our Mission

Technology That Empowers Your Mission

We exist to remove technology barriers for small organizations. When your IT works seamlessly, you can focus on what matters most—serving your customers, advancing your mission, and growing your impact.

Security First

Every recommendation, every implementation starts with security. We build protection into everything, not bolt it on afterward.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no surprise invoices. Clear pricing published upfront so you can budget with confidence and make informed decisions.

Local Accountability

We're part of the Bay Area community. When you need help, you reach a real person who knows your business—not a call center.

Right-Sized Solutions

Technology should fit your organization, not the other way around. We recommend what you need—nothing more, nothing less.

Local Presence

Proudly Serving the Bay Area

We're not a remote-only operation or a national chain with a Bay Area address. We live here, work here, and are invested in the success of local businesses and organizations.

From San Francisco startups to East Bay nonprofits, Peninsula small businesses to Marin professional services firms—we provide responsive on-site support when you need it and efficient remote support when that's more practical.

San Francisco Oakland Berkeley Fremont San Jose Palo Alto Mountain View Marin County Peninsula South Bay East Bay

What Local Means to Us

  • On-site support across the Bay Area when you need it
  • Knowledge of Bay Area regulations and compliance requirements
  • Connections to local vendors and service providers
  • Understanding of the local business and nonprofit landscape
  • Invested in the success of our community

Background

Experience & Tooling

Real-world security engineering experience and the enterprise platforms I work in every day.

Experience

Senior Security Engineer at an enterprise retailer
Current role
Identity & access — Okta, Ping, SSO/MFA
Specialty
Security operations & incident response
Specialty
PCI · SOX · SOC 2 · NIST · OWASP
Compliance
Builds & operates a live production AI product
AI

Tools & Platforms

Microsoft 365 & Intune

Tenant hardening, identity, email security, and device management

Okta

Single sign-on, MFA, and access governance

CrowdStrike

Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

1Password & KnowBe4

Password management and security-awareness training

Who It's For

Who I Serve

I focus on organizations where technology should enable growth, not create headaches.

Small Businesses

5-100 employees who need reliable IT without the overhead of a full-time team. Professional services, legal, creative, and small operations of all kinds.

Nonprofits

501(c)(3) organizations who need enterprise-grade security and compliance on nonprofit budgets. 15% discount on all services.

Growing Startups

Early-stage companies building their technology foundation. Scalable solutions that grow with you without over-engineering.

Ready to Work Together?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss how DVRK Group can support your organization's technology needs. No sales pressure—just an honest conversation about what you need.

1

Discovery Call

Free 30-minute consultation to discuss your challenges and goals.

2

Environment Assessment

Complimentary review of your current IT setup to understand scope.

3

Custom Proposal

Detailed proposal with pricing tailored to your organization.

Or email directly: hello@dvrkgroup.com
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