“Diego is one of the most talented and capable people I’ve had a privilege to share the stage with. His ability to organize and figure out the “impossible” is second to none. By working with him different projects, I’ve learned what true creativity is and how problem solving skills is something not to take for granted. Diego gets it and he knows how to learn and unlearn to stay focused and to keep with the times and requirements of the task or project at hand. Organizationally, I haven’t found a better operations collaborator since people with his level of accomplishment and skill set are incredibly rare.

If you are reading this and want to work with Diego in a project or to hire him for services, don’t wait too long, he might get busy with another project since people like him are in high demand and incredibly short supply.” June 9, 2010

1^st Ariel Coro, CEO, Tu Tecnologia, LLC.
worked directly with Diego at Tutecnologia, LLC.

“Diego is perhaps the most knowledgeable and driven person I have ever met in business. Attempting to sum up his skills, experience, and quality of character in a pithy recommendation would, at best, be a disservice. Suffice it to say that Diego is one of those rare people who fill empty descriptive cliches with meaning – leadership, experience, integrity, knowledge, creativity, intelligence, resilience, and especially charisma. He will be a prize asset to anyone who works with him.” October 23, 2010

1^st Michael Tilton, Business Analyst, Digital Interactive Systems Corporation
worked indirectly for Diego at Digital Interactive Systems Corporation

“Diego Cardenas is one of the hardest and smartest men in the business always with new exciting and inventive ideas that make our business grow. You can always look to him for answers.” October 22, 2010

1^st Maher Jaroudi, Online operation, Gogamer
worked with Diego at Digital Interactive Systems Corporation

“Working with Diego is an absolute pleasure! He not only is punctual but flexible in what he is presenting. Whether it is in Spanish or English I can always count on Diego Cardenas to do an outstanding and personable job. His extensive knowledge, personable presence, and ability to work with all our clients makes him an asset for any company!” March 22, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

1^st Margaret Garces 
hired Diego as a IT Consultant in 2009, and hired Diego more than once

“Diego is passionate about giving back and motivated to succeed and help others. He doesn’t let obstacles get in his way and is always quick to look for solutions rather than place blame. His entrepreneurial spirit and kindness will always make him a valued asset.”October 7, 2008

1^st Mike Pelletier, Instructor – Summer Business Institute, ACADEMY OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP (Non-profit organization),
worked directly with Diego at Academy of Business Leadership

“Throughout the summer program, Diego’s passion was reflected by his contagious, energetic presence. He was always “here and present” and held high expectations for his students. Diego also has an entrepreneurial mindset that is note-worthy, making him a terrific problem-solver. I myself learned a great deal just working with Diego and listening to stories of his entrepreneurial pursuits.” September 28, 2008

1^st Jimmy Chen, Fellow, Academy of Business Leadership
worked indirectly for Diego at Academy of Business Leadership

“Diego is like having a superstar sales exec with all the IT knowledge to back it up. Not only does he fully understands IT inside and out but also understands sales strategy. He is truly unique in this aspect and would be a huge asset to any company.” November 29, 2011

1^st Brian Fleenor, VP of Business Development/Co-Founder, Stomp, Inc.
worked with Diego at Stompsoft, Inc.

“Diego Cardenas was a pleasure to work for at Stomp Inc. I felt at ease reporting to Diego, while serving as QA Manager at Stomp Inc, He is self motivated with dedication to his work & always on top of his game. He will also see a project through & beyond its launch. Diego’s passion with Stomp Inc. on technology; drove business relations & sales to the top.
I highly recommend Diego Cardenas to any position or business relation Diego is considering.” October 4, 2008

1^st Dean Elliott, QA Manager, Stomp Inc.
reported to Diego at Stompsoft, Inc.

“Stompsoft was a very challenging and fast moving environment in a turbulent industry. Diego always came through for that company and was respected by all his peers. Diego is not only talented but also dedicated, smart and ethical. I highly recommend him and wish him the best of luck in these difficult times.” September 27, 2008

1^st Brian Corrigan, Account Manager, Precision Offset
was a consultant or contractor to Diego at Stompsoft, Inc.

“While consulting for StompSoft, I found Diego to be extremely savvy in evey aspect of technology. Any question I asked about software functionality (and hardware too), he had the answer! He has played a key role in building and growing very successful businesses and his helpful approach and warm personality are special traits that you can always count on!” September 26, 2008

1^st Susan Zechter, Owner, Marketing, Advertising, and Interactive Consultant and Entrepeneur
was a consultant or contractor to Diego at Stompsoft, Inc.

“Diego is a loyal, hardworking, smart guy. He see’s every project thru to the end and is exceptionally diligent. An asset in every way!” September 26, 2008

1^st Mike Hummell, President, Stompsoft
managed Diego at Stompsoft, Inc.

“Diego has a keen forward thinking entrepreneurial mind. He is the kind of person you can always rely on to help you be successful. His dedication to accomplishing the job at hand is remarkable. He was instrumental in developing the strategy that made StompSoft a success. Diego always went out of his way to help us obtain our goals. I would highly recommend him to any company who needs a person who can deliver results.” September 26, 2008

1^st Skip Irby, National Account Manager, StompSoft
worked directly with Diego at Stompsoft, Inc.

“Diego is an extremely fast thinker. He is one of the people I consider a highly logical and highly informed about his immediate focus. He is extremely knowledgeable about not only his field of expertise, but has a braod general knowledge. He has a strong work ethic, is generous and humorous. He is excellent to deal with and is a solution-finder. His language capabilities, make him an asset for any company active in today’s multi-cultural marketplace. Diego is also highly educated, with a twist of streetsmarts. If I were pIaying a sport, would pick him for my team right away.” September 26, 2008

1^st Michael Diz, Vice President, Comptree (Meritline-Merax)
was with another company when working with Diego at Stompsoft, Inc.

“Diego is always on top of all the happenings around him. He is not only a great supervisor, but also a great mentor. His knowledge and experience in the software industry and as an entreprenour is inspiring.” August 24, 2007

1^st Jorge Pacheco, Customer Service Manager, Stomp Inc
reported to Diego at Stompsoft, Inc.

“Diego is a talented professional with a great entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic. He would be an asset to any business organization. It is no surprise to me that he’s been as successful as he is.” March 5, 2009

1^st David Sanchez, Partner, Sanchez & Amador, LLP
worked directly with Diego at NSHMBA

“Diego did a tremendous job as a President of the Orange County Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. Under his leadership, the Orange County Chapter was raised to the next level and attracted more members.

Diego is an outstanding, very charismatic and highly energetic individual.” September 26, 2008

1^st Francisco Valle, Owner, Valle Consulting
was with another company when working with Diego at NSHMBA

“Diego took on several leadership roles at NSHMBA Orange County to help the chapter continue to grow and prosper. Diego was always optimistic and always had a positive outlook.” September 26, 2008

1^st Francisco T. Avalos, President, NSHMBA
managed Diego indirectly at NSHMBA

“Diego was fantastic to work with. Diego is great, brilliant and open minded manager, a person you can trust when you want to be sure that important tasks will be completed in a systematic and precisely way. Deadline oriented, responsible, experienced and achievement oriented natural leader with great interpersonal skills. I strongly endorse Diego.” September 29, 2008

1^st Cawan Starks, VP of Technology, ProMax
reported to Diego at Mediastore

“Over the years that I worked with Diego I found him to be extremely dedicated and conscientious. He was always focused on the customer’s needs and helped to keep the development team on track to meet those goals. From the initiative that he showed at Centaur it was obvious that he would be the excellent manager and entrepreneur that he eventually became.” October 9, 2008

1^st Martin Boyd, Senior Software Engineer, Centaur Development
worked directly with Diego at Centaur Development

“I had known Diego for many years in many different scenarios. One of the first ones was when he was a High School Student and he won one the prizes we had in the Contest ¨Best High School Entrepreneurs¨. Later he has done a tremendous entrepreneurial career in the USA. He has been Keynote Speaker at our Latin American Congress on Entrepreneurship and has visited our Center and the Start upcafe several times, always providing a lot of motivation and giving learning to our entrepreneurs.” June 14, 2010

1^st Rodrigo Varela, Director Center for Entrepreneurship Development, Universidad Icesi,
advised Diego at Universidad ICESI