Get to know us
Vertex Technology Solutions is a technology consulting and IT construction management firm serving California's community colleges, K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, public agencies, architects, construction management firms, and general contractors as the IT/AV/Security subject matter expert and/or owner's representative.
Our firm specializes in guiding organizations through the complete lifecycle of technology infrastructure projects — from strategic planning and funding through procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and long-term operations. By combining executive technology leadership, higher education facilities expertise, and extensive public-sector procurement experience, we help clients reduce project risk, improve stakeholder coordination, and maximize the value of their technology investments.
Whether serving as an Owner's Representative, advising executive leadership, developing technology standards, supporting public procurements, or overseeing Division 27, 28, and 29 projects, Vertex provides independent, vendor-neutral expertise focused on delivering successful projects that meet operational and technical objectives.


Our vision
To be the most trusted technology and construction advisory partner for California's public education institutions and public agencies — the firm districts, colleges, and their delivery partners turn to first when the stakes are high, the decisions are complex, and getting it right matters for the communities they serve.
Our mission
Vertex Technology Solutions empowers California K-12 school districts, community colleges and universities, and public agencies to reduce technology risk, execute capital construction projects with confidence, and maximize the value of technology investments — delivering independent, vendor-neutral expertise that protects public resources and serves the communities these organizations exist to support.
Our team
Our strength is rooted in the diverse expertise of our team. Founded by Dr. Anthony Maciel, we bring together top talent across IT disciplines & IT Construction Management—IT executive leadership, capital construction management, technology and facilities integration, strategic planning, public procurement specialists, recognized industry leadership, and independent-vendor neutral guidance. United by a shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence, our team delivers forward-thinking solutions that assist California K12 districts, colleges, universities, and public agencies reduce technology risks, execute capital construction projects with confidence, maximize the value of technology investments, and seize emerging opportunities.
Sara Saedinia, Ph.D.
Head of ai product & strategy


Amir Kashani
head of it operations


Technical & Capital Construction Team
Facilities / Security & infrastructure engineers


Anthony Maciel, Ed.D., MBA
Founder / president
IT Capital construction services
Vertex Technology Solutions
Meeting the Unique IT Needs of Education and Business with Innovation
sales@vertexsols.com
+19495292265
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