Omnitek
Omnitek is a premier information technology firm specializing in the automotive and transportation-related industries. Since our inception in 1987, we have branched into various industries including telecom, government plumbing, electrical, and industrial product markets. We provide tailored solutions for automotive cataloging and marketing, web services, and sourcing. We also provide industry expertise and consulting, and operate as an integrated part of your team.Our Team
Ash Dudakia: Chairman
With over 41 years in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry, Ashok Dudakia's extensive experience and industry contacts have helped make Omnitek a leader in the business. Part of the original membership of National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA), he was also the past President of NCMA and served for many years as a board member of the National Catalog Managers Association.
Ashok Dudakia founded Omnitek Information system in 1987. Today, Omnitek is one of the industry's premier companies providing Custom Software Development in the areas of Database Publishing, Electronic Publishing, Web Publishing, CDROM Product Development etc., and Document Imaging, Data Entry and Data Warehousing services.
From this original concept, Omnitek has expanded at a controlled rate to provide services in the Plumbing & Electrical Manufacturing Industries, Telecommunications Industry, and the Commercial Hardware Industry.
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With over 41 years in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry, Ashok Dudakia's extensive experience and industry contacts have helped make Omnitek a leader in the business. Part of the original membership of National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA), he was also the past President of NCMA and served for many years as a board member of the National Catalog Managers Association.
Ashok Dudakia founded Omnitek Information system in 1987. Today, Omnitek is one of the industry's premier companies providing Custom Software Development in the areas of Database Publishing, Electronic Publishing, Web Publishing, CDROM Product Development etc., and Document Imaging, Data Entry and Data Warehousing services.
From this original concept, Omnitek has expanded at a controlled rate to provide services in the Plumbing & Electrical Manufacturing Industries, Telecommunications Industry, and the Commercial Hardware Industry.
Janak Dudakia: President
Janak Dudakia is a results-driven professional with a solid, verifiable career track for successfully propelling start-up ventures and high growth initiatives. Known for delivering record-breaking revenue and profit gains within highly competitive regional markets, he brings his vast experience and passion for cutting edge trends and technology to Omnitek. An exceptional communicator with strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills, he is able to assess and meet his client's needs. Equally effective at identifying opportunities, developing focus and providing tactical business solutions, he has worked for a myriad of Media and Business Consulting companies, such as McKinsey and Co., Accenture, Linden Labs, Technicolor, Commerce One, and Trade Service Corporation.
Specialties Include:
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Janak Dudakia is a results-driven professional with a solid, verifiable career track for successfully propelling start-up ventures and high growth initiatives. Known for delivering record-breaking revenue and profit gains within highly competitive regional markets, he brings his vast experience and passion for cutting edge trends and technology to Omnitek. An exceptional communicator with strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills, he is able to assess and meet his client's needs. Equally effective at identifying opportunities, developing focus and providing tactical business solutions, he has worked for a myriad of Media and Business Consulting companies, such as McKinsey and Co., Accenture, Linden Labs, Technicolor, Commerce One, and Trade Service Corporation.
Specialties Include:
- Creation of business and launch plans, competitive analysis, and forecasting of revenue & cost
- Design of large-scale Internet business architecture
- Customer Driven solutions, cultivating and expanding relationships
- Improvement of business management and culture
- Negotiations & vendor management
- Well-versed in ERP systems/ ASPs/ Internet Portals/ Web Customer Experience/Mobile Applications/Web-Services/ Web Apps
- Practical experience in Financial/ Marketing/ Organic Growth/ Media/ High Tech/Sales Force Management
- Experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Small to Medium sized Businesses, Non-profit Organizations, Healthcare, Private Equity and Trusts
Howard Kesten: Board Advisor
Howard is an industry veteran, having spent the last 23 years as the owner/president of an executive search firm which specializes in the automotive industry. He is also a noted guest speaker and participates as a Board member for a number of different companies. Prior to APA Search, he spent several years with Dana Corp., and owned and operated a chain of two-step distributors in and around New York City.
From 1987 to 2011, APA Search has interviewed more than 50,000 automotive industry executives and has placed over 2000 of them with over 100 clients. The companies that Howard and his team have worked with, range in size from $2 million to $60 billion, and all share a commitment to hiring the most talented people. With extensive experience in working with companies of all sizes, Howard is uniquely suited to assessing and meeting the needs of the Omnitek customer. Howard spends a great deal of his time counseling his corporate clients in organizational development, and providing the necessary coaching to executives who would like to accelerate their careers.
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Howard is an industry veteran, having spent the last 23 years as the owner/president of an executive search firm which specializes in the automotive industry. He is also a noted guest speaker and participates as a Board member for a number of different companies. Prior to APA Search, he spent several years with Dana Corp., and owned and operated a chain of two-step distributors in and around New York City.
From 1987 to 2011, APA Search has interviewed more than 50,000 automotive industry executives and has placed over 2000 of them with over 100 clients. The companies that Howard and his team have worked with, range in size from $2 million to $60 billion, and all share a commitment to hiring the most talented people. With extensive experience in working with companies of all sizes, Howard is uniquely suited to assessing and meeting the needs of the Omnitek customer. Howard spends a great deal of his time counseling his corporate clients in organizational development, and providing the necessary coaching to executives who would like to accelerate their careers.
Norm Decker: Board Advisor
Norm has over 25 years experience in information management; specializing in product information services and solutions for vertical MRO markets and select retail industries. Before joining Santrio, Norm Decker held leadership positions with Commerce One and Trade Service Corporation (i2 Technologies).
While at Commerce One, Norm led the supplier services division which was responsible for establishing Commerce One's Global Supplier Network. The network (acquired by Perfect Commerce) has over 2,000 suppliers and 20,000,000 products used to help support e-Procurement and eCommerce software solutions. Norm was active in xCBL.org, helping to establish Commerce One's leading XML Product Catalog. During his tenure at Trade Service Corporation, Norm was active in the development of the electrical industry's IDW (Industry Data Warehouse) project and the formation of IDEA (Industry Data Exchange Association). Norm brings his years of valuable experience and expertise to Omnitek.
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Norm has over 25 years experience in information management; specializing in product information services and solutions for vertical MRO markets and select retail industries. Before joining Santrio, Norm Decker held leadership positions with Commerce One and Trade Service Corporation (i2 Technologies).
While at Commerce One, Norm led the supplier services division which was responsible for establishing Commerce One's Global Supplier Network. The network (acquired by Perfect Commerce) has over 2,000 suppliers and 20,000,000 products used to help support e-Procurement and eCommerce software solutions. Norm was active in xCBL.org, helping to establish Commerce One's leading XML Product Catalog. During his tenure at Trade Service Corporation, Norm was active in the development of the electrical industry's IDW (Industry Data Warehouse) project and the formation of IDEA (Industry Data Exchange Association). Norm brings his years of valuable experience and expertise to Omnitek.
Beth Rautiola: General Counsel
Beth Rautiola is an attorney with the Orange County law firm of Brown & Streza, LLP and a member of our Business Department. A business person who happens to be an attorney, Beth is an integral part of the Omnitek team. As general counsel for Omnitek, Beth specializes in Merger and Acquisitions, and helps with our strategic alliances and partnerships.
Beth earned her Juris Doctorate degree in Sacramento, California from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1999, and received her undergraduate education at California State University, Chico.
In 2008, 2009 and 2010, Beth was named a "Southern California SuperLawyers-Rising Star" by Los Angeles Magazine - a distinction recognizing just 2.5% of attorneys under age 40 for excellence in the practice of law.
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Beth Rautiola is an attorney with the Orange County law firm of Brown & Streza, LLP and a member of our Business Department. A business person who happens to be an attorney, Beth is an integral part of the Omnitek team. As general counsel for Omnitek, Beth specializes in Merger and Acquisitions, and helps with our strategic alliances and partnerships.
Beth earned her Juris Doctorate degree in Sacramento, California from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1999, and received her undergraduate education at California State University, Chico.
In 2008, 2009 and 2010, Beth was named a "Southern California SuperLawyers-Rising Star" by Los Angeles Magazine - a distinction recognizing just 2.5% of attorneys under age 40 for excellence in the practice of law.
Darla Grey: Project Manager
With over 13 years of combined industry management experience, Darla has a proven track record for strategic planning, sales and marketing and improved performance standards. She has experience in both the public and private sector with a key emphasis on catalog and project management.
Darla works closely with our customer partners to help resolve special issues and problems subscribing to the belief that an innovative company cannot rest on its past successes. She often serves as the leader or facilitator of continuous improvement events.
In 2010, Darla achieved the “Second to None” award for outstanding production standards and was awarded top honors for customer satisfaction.
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With over 13 years of combined industry management experience, Darla has a proven track record for strategic planning, sales and marketing and improved performance standards. She has experience in both the public and private sector with a key emphasis on catalog and project management.
Darla works closely with our customer partners to help resolve special issues and problems subscribing to the belief that an innovative company cannot rest on its past successes. She often serves as the leader or facilitator of continuous improvement events.
In 2010, Darla achieved the “Second to None” award for outstanding production standards and was awarded top honors for customer satisfaction.
K.Ramakrishnan: Technology Partner/Director
K. Ramakrishnan was formerly a Director of ALCASTE; an Aluminum Casting Company involved in Pressure die-casting, Gravity Casting & CNC machining. Ramakrishnan has a strong background in manufacturing and operations, having also worked at Tata Motors Ltd.
K. Ramakrishnan was formerly a Director of ALCASTE; an Aluminum Casting Company involved in Pressure die-casting, Gravity Casting & CNC machining. Ramakrishnan has a strong background in manufacturing and operations, having also worked at Tata Motors Ltd.
A hands on manager of the IT division at APA Engineering, he has nurtured its IT team into a first class IT service provider for the American Automotive Aftermarket, meeting the catalog needs of discerning customers. It is this unique skill set, that makes K.Ramakrishnan a valuable asset to Omnitek. Once a nationally ranked Table Tennis player, he now takes an active interest in his son's Tennis career.
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K.Vaidyanathan: Sourcing Partner/Director
Formerly, a Divisional Head of International Marketing in India Pistons Ltd and a Sale professional in TATA Motors, Vaidyanathan has rich experience in International Marketing and Global Sourcing in the Light engineering vertical, which he brings to Omnitek.
Identified as an upcoming successful entrepreneur in the 'New Economy by Business Today' in 2005, he is a guest speaker on personality development topics and an active Rotarian. A keen sports lover, and a state level Table Tennis player in his school days, Vaidyanathan now enjoys playing tennis. read more
Formerly, a Divisional Head of International Marketing in India Pistons Ltd and a Sale professional in TATA Motors, Vaidyanathan has rich experience in International Marketing and Global Sourcing in the Light engineering vertical, which he brings to Omnitek.
Identified as an upcoming successful entrepreneur in the 'New Economy by Business Today' in 2005, he is a guest speaker on personality development topics and an active Rotarian. A keen sports lover, and a state level Table Tennis player in his school days, Vaidyanathan now enjoys playing tennis. read more