Category: Press Release

HILLIARD, Ohio (Nov. 6, 2017) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Eric Vander Zee as a systems engineer.

Vander Zee was hired for his experience in engineering high-end material handling systems. At VARGO^®, his duties will include engineering, installation oversight, testing and commissioning of automated system solutions.

Vander Zee will be based out of VARGO^®’s Walker, Mich., office.

“Eric’s experience designing material handling systems and his work as a product development engineer are a great addition to the depth of engineering experience on the VARGO^® team,” said Bart Cera, COO and CFO at VARGO^®.

Before joining VARGO^®, Vander Zee worked as a systems engineer at TGW Systems Inc., in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he served as an integrated material handling system engineer and developed detailed engineering and systems designs and oversaw system operation integrity. He also worked as a product engineer at Frost Inc., in Walker, Mich., where he managed the engineering department and engineered new material handling products for clients. Vander Zee also has worked as a product development engineer.

Vander Zee has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.

A native of Grand Rapids, Mich., Vander Zee lives in Muskegon, Mich. (ZIP Code 49442).

Growing quality assurance team works on programming,  customer support team

HILLIARD, Ohio (October 10, 2017) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Abid Al-ikashi as a software quality assurance and support professional.

Al-ikashi, who works out of VARGO^®’s headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio, was hired to provide technical support to customers, provide quality assurance on existing and upcoming products, and manage and update code.

“Abid’s deep technical knowledge and his ability to translate that knowledge to assist our customers makes him a great fit for the VARGO^® team,” said Bart Cera, COO and CFO at VARGO^®.

Before joining VARGO^®, Al-ikashi worked as an application developer at Taylor Communications in Grove City, Ohio. In that role, he wrote and maintained Unix/C applications to generate and sort mail. Prior to that, he was an IT manager and programmer at DataControl in Baghdad, Iraq, where he designed and developed marketing applications with C#, a programing language.

Al-ikashi has a Bachelor of Science in software engineering from Al-Mansour University College in Iraq. He holds the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) levels one and two certifications from Cisco and is a member of COGG, the Central Ohio GameDev Group for aspiring video game developers.

A native of Baghdad, Iraq, Al-ikashi lives in Westerville, Ohio, with his wife, Mareh. (ZIP Code 43081).

Software engineer to work on programming and customer support team

HILLIARD, Ohio (October 11, 2017) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Mike Peters as a quality assurance and support professional.

Peters, who works out of VARGO^®’s headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio, was hired to provide technical support to customers, provide quality assurance on existing and upcoming products, and to manage and update code.

“In addition to a customer-support driving mindset, Mike has the technical skills and educational background we look for in a VARGO^® associate,” said Bart Cera, COO and CFO at VARGO^®. “We’re pleased to welcome him to our team.”

A native of Xenia, Ohio, Peters has a Bachelor of Science in biology from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Oregon State University.

Peters lives in Galloway, Ohio, with his wife, Meaggie. (ZIP Code 43119).

Software engineer to work on programming and customer support team

HILLIARD, Ohio (October 11, 2017) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Mike Peters as a quality assurance and support professional.

Peters, who works out of VARGO^®’s headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio, was hired to provide technical support to customers, provide quality assurance on existing and upcoming products, and to manage and update code.

“In addition to a customer-support driving mindset, Mike has the technical skills and educational background we look for in a VARGO^® associate,” said Bart Cera, COO and CFO at VARGO^®. “We’re pleased to welcome him to our team.”

A native of Xenia, Ohio, Peters has a Bachelor of Science in biology from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Oregon State University.

Peters lives in Galloway, Ohio, with his wife, Meaggie. (ZIP Code 43119).

Software engineer to work on programming and customer support team

HILLIARD, Ohio (October 10, 2017) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Abid Al-ikashi as a software quality assurance and support professional.

Al-ikashi, who works out of VARGO^®’s headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio, was hired to provide technical support to customers, provide quality assurance on existing and upcoming products, and manage and update code.

“Abid’s deep technical knowledge and his ability to translate that knowledge to assist our customers makes him a great fit for the VARGO^® team,” said Bart Cera, COO and CFO at VARGO^®.

Before joining VARGO^®, Al-ikashi worked as an application developer at Taylor Communications in Grove City, Ohio. In that role, he wrote and maintained Unix/C applications to generate and sort mail. Prior to that, he was an IT manager and programmer at DataControl in Baghdad, Iraq, where he designed and developed marketing applications with C#, a programing language.

Al-ikashi has a Bachelor of Science in software engineering from Al-Mansour University College in Iraq. He holds the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) levels one and two certifications from Cisco and is a member of COGG, the Central Ohio GameDev Group for aspiring video game developers.

A native of Baghdad, Iraq, Al-ikashi lives in Westerville, Ohio, with his wife, Mareh. (ZIP Code 43081).

Call to work on documentation and customer support team

HILLIARD, Ohio (June 15, 2017) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Rebecca Call as a Product Delivery Specialist.

Call, who works out of VARGO^®’s headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio, was hired to document VARGO^®’s end-user and internal procedures and provide customer training for VARGO^®’s Continuous Order Fulfillment Engine (COFE^®), its Warehouse Execution System software.

“Rebecca brings a deep knowledge of e-commerce systems and a passion for the warehouse and distribution industry, and we are excited to welcome her to our team,” said Bart Cera, COO and CFO at VARGO^®.

Before joining VARGO^®, Call worked as director of technology for Unique Vintage, which is based in Burbank, Calif. She led a small team while developing and supporting a custom e-commerce platform for the online retailer of vintage-inspired fashion. Call also worked as a principal architect and senior developer for WebCart Consulting in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Prior to that, she was president and web development manager for Croppin’ Paradise.

Before moving to Ohio in 2016, Call was active in local government, boards and associations in Utah. She served as a city council member in Saratoga Springs from 2011 to 2016.

“I grew up in the distribution world, with my father being one of the pioneers of distribution automation,” Call said. “Throughout my professional career, I have had glimpses back into that world as I have developed e-commerce systems. I feel passionate about fully incorporating my in-depth knowledge of e-commerce, from marketing through conversion, back into my roots in distribution to understand and meet the needs of each VARGO^® customer.”

Call lives with her husband and two children in Dublin (ZIP Code 43017).