Business First. Technology With a Purpose.
Carlos A. Garcia has spent 30 years working at the intersection of technology, business and people. His approach starts with understanding the organization first, then determining where technology, cybersecurity, AI, digital presence, communications and strategy can make a meaningful difference.
As founder, CEO and CTO of F.Y.I. Technologies, Inc., Carlos works directly with clients who want experienced guidance, practical answers and a partner who understands more than one piece of their operation.
Technology Is Only Part of the Conversation.
Carlos believes the first conversation should not start with products, software or a sales pitch. It should start with the client.
Understanding how an organization works, where it is trying to go, what is getting in the way and what it can realistically support comes before recommending technology.
Carlos brings together technical experience with business judgment, communications, branding and digital strategy so clients can look at the whole situation rather than dealing with disconnected pieces.
Who Carlos Works With
- Businesses & Entrepreneurs
- Technology, cybersecurity, AI, websites, digital presence, communications, branding and ongoing technology leadership.
- Executives & Organizations
- Technology planning, Fractional CTO guidance, digital strategy, communications, training and support for organizations that need experienced technology leadership without a full-time CTO.
- Nonprofits & Community Organizations
- Practical technology, websites, digital communications, branding, training and support that respects organizational needs and budgets.
- Public-Sector & Public-Facing Organizations
- Technology, digital presence, communications, training and strategic support for organizations working in environments where reliability, accountability and public communication matter.
- Political Candidates & Campaigns
- Websites, campaign digital presence, branding, social media, communications, technology, content and production support.
More Than an IT Background
Carlos's experience reaches well beyond IT. Because he has worked across many parts of an organization, he can see how a decision in one area affects the others.
30 Years of Technology and Business Experience
- Founder, CEO & CTO of F.Y.I. Technologies, Inc.
- Technology career beginning in 1996
- F.Y.I. Technologies founded in 1998
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
- Master's degree in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University
- CTE Teaching Credential from the University of San Diego
What It's Like to Work With Carlos
Clients are not handed off after the first conversation. Carlos remains involved where his experience can help.
Technology should be understandable. Recommendations are explained in business terms, not buried in technical language.
A technology decision can affect operations, security, communications, customer experience, marketing and cost. Carlos looks beyond the immediate technical issue.
The goal is not to sell the most technology. It is to identify what actually makes sense for the organization.
Carlos values relationships where he can learn the organization and help it make better decisions over time.
Beyond the Office
Carlos's experience includes community involvement, education, workforce development and public service, giving him firsthand familiarity with organizations that operate in public-facing and community environments.
That experience also helps him understand the communication, accountability and technology needs that can come with public-sector, nonprofit and political work.
Let's Talk About Your Business, Organization or Campaign.
Tell us what you are trying to accomplish. We will start with a conversation and look at where F.Y.I. may be able to help.