Ara Dirtadian

Ara Dirtadian is a Principal and Lead Network Engineer at Techovation, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. In his role, he is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network environments, ensuring that the technological infrastructure supports the company's operations effectively.23

Born in Fairfax, Virginia, to an Armenian father and an American mother, Ara grew up in a culturally rich environment. His family moved to Germany for three years before settling in San Diego during the 1980s. He developed a strong interest in computers and music from a young age, influenced by his family's background in engineering and the arts. Ara graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and was also a member of a local punk band called Contra Guerra for five years.1