About Us

YUVAL BRASH
President + Chief Technical Officer

Yuval founded Brash Concepts in 1980 after graduating from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. For over 30 years Yuval has been at the cutting edge of the Information Age while working for Silicon Valley firms like Tandem Computer and Compaq to industry heavyweights such as Phillips Electronics and KPMG Consulting.

At Brash Concepts, Yuval is Chief Technical Officer, developing new technical solutions for our data center infrastructure and business continuity service offerings. As cyber attacks proliferate and new security breaches arise, Yuval has led Brash Concepts in the implementation of new technology related to information security, incident response, and digital forensics.

In his free time he enjoys membership in the Contingency Planning Exchange, Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing, CTIA (The Wireless Association) and the National Cable and Telecommunications Association. Yuval is also an avid skier and tennis player.

PETER VESDREVANIS
Operations Manager

Peter coordinates with the field teams and communicates with clients on all ongoing and upcoming projects. He also manages all Help Desk tickets, ensuring their successful completion. Peter has been with Brash Concepts since 2012, first acting as a Field Technician, then as a Voice Engineer, and naturally transitioned into his role as Operations Manager.

ZAK ATIAS
IT Director

Zak was brought onto the Brash Concepts support team in 2012 as our Systems Engineer. Now as IT Director, Zak oversees the deployment of systems, services, and infrastructure improvements. Zak’s specialties include desktop + server construction and data center virtualization. When he’s not working, Zak can be found spending time with his family or doing anything tech related.

ALISON DICTOR
Controller & Human Resources

Alison joined Brash Concepts as our Controller & HR Manager in September of 2017. Alison handles all of our Accounting and Human Resource needs. Alison has over 30 years of experience in the accounting field in both public and private industries and is a Certified Notary Public of Nassau County. Alison acquired her B.S. degree in Accounting from New York Institute of Technology. When she’s not at work, Alison is the president of the PTA at her children’s high school and a proud football mom.

JOSEPH MAXIM
Account Manager

Joseph has been with Brash Concepts since April 2016 as an Account Manager. Since 1996, he has worked in the IT industry specializing in small business networks. Joseph works with our clients to ensure all their technology needs are being met and introduces new solutions. When Joseph is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He’s a proud fan of his home town sports teams: the Mets, Jets, and Rangers — encouraging his son to do the same!

KEVIN ULLA
Systems Engineer

Kevin joined the Brash Concepts team in 2018. He received a B.A. in Computer Science at DeVry University. He’s certified in A+ and Java. Kevin is directly involved with our daily Help Desk tickets; troubleshooting and responding to customer requests as needed. On his days off, Kevin can be found reading or doing something tech-related.

RUDY PAULINO
Network Engineer

Rudy has been working for Brash Concepts since 2012. On a regular day, Rudy can be seen conducting site surveys, troubleshooting issues, or building new client networks. When he’s not working, he enjoys exploring NYC and spending time with friends.

BENJAMIN BRASH
Outside Counsel

Benjamin serves as outside legal counsel to Brash Concepts. Benjamin earned his JD degree at Brooklyn Law School and is licensed to practice law in the State of New York. Benjamin specializes in Telecommunications Law and Cyber Risk Insurance.