Meet the Team

Local expertise. Personal service

Our team combines cybersecurity expertise, systems administration, and hands-on support to help clients use technology securely, reliably, and confidently.

Owner/Founder

Traci McMahan

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo · Management Information Systems

Specialties: Technology leadership · Cybersecurity · Business technology

Traci McMahan founded Paso Robles Tech with one simple goal: make technology easier, safer, and less stressful for the people who depend on it every day.

With more than 30 years of technology experience and an entrepreneurial career dating to 2000, Traci brings practical expertise and a strong commitment to long-term client relationships. She founded Paso Robles Tech in 2008 to provide straightforward technology solutions people can depend on.

Cybersecurity & Systems Administrator

Matt Mosher

8+ years in technology

Specialties: Cybersecurity · Network infrastructure · Systems administration

Matt Mosher focuses on building secure, dependable systems that clients can rely on every day.

From strengthening cybersecurity and maintaining servers to troubleshooting infrastructure and improving network performance, Matt takes a practical approach to keeping businesses protected, productive, and running smoothly.

Cybersecurity Specialist

Emory Kirker

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Cal Poly Extended Education · Fullstack Academy26 weeks of cybersecurity coursework

Specialties: Linux · Network security · Web security · Defensive operations

Emory Kirker takes a hands-on approach to cybersecurity, combining defensive operations with an understanding of how systems are attacked.

He continues developing his skills through capture-the-flag competitions, bug bounty research, and offensive security exploration, using that knowledge to help strengthen client security.

Guardian Dog

Biggie Smalls

Meet Biggie Smalls (Da Ween), the four-legged guardian of the digital realm. With floppy ears and a swagger that could rival any good boi, Biggie patrols the Interwebs like a security expert, ready to sniff out malware and alert to security threats.

His favorite pastime? Barking at the screen every time a suspicious pop-up appears as if to say, “Not on my watch!” With a wag of his tail and a heart of gold, Biggie ensures that every byte is safe and sound—just don’t ask him to fetch your password because he’ll likely eat it!

Working together

Working together to protect what matters

We believe exceptional service comes from strong communication, trusted relationships, and a commitment to continuous learning. That’s how we stay close to the people we serve, with local support from Paso Robles, and deliver technology solutions with confidence.

Local and reachable
Local and reachable
We live and work here in Paso Robles. When something needs hands on it, we are a short drive away rather than a ticket in a queue.
We work the problem together
We work the problem together
Nobody carries an environment alone. Reviews, escalations, and second opinions are routine, so the answer a client gets reflects the whole team.
Always learning
Always learning
Threats and tooling change constantly. Continuing education is part of the job, not something we fit in afterward.
Practical security
Practical security
Protection only works if people can live with it. We recommend controls a team will actually keep running, and explain the tradeoffs plainly.

Join our team

Interested in joining our team?

We are always interested in meeting thoughtful, service-oriented technology professionals who care about security and helping people.

Contact Our Team