the forward-thinker

Mario is the leader of CRTKL’s Global Technology Solutions (GTS) team and an early adopter to new technology in his personal life. When he’s not on the cutting edge of telecommunications infrastructure at work, he’s trying out the latest gadgets at home.
Mario Sanchez
Associate Principal, Los Angeles

Luxury ItemMAGNUS Metal Desk

Secretlab This desk is all metal, and totally configurable with cable management clips, headphone hook and a leatherette matt. It’s pricey, but it is designed to last. It’s thin design makes it look less intimidating than most office surfaces.

Lance Backpack

Tumi Add this to your holiday wish list as it is loaded with pockets, straps and even a phone slot for quick access. Tumi provides a monogram option if you’re into that.

JBL Charge 4

JBL JBL Charge 4 is not new, but it is reliably powerful when it comes to being an outdoor speaker which is waterproof and charges your phone. It can be synced with up to 99 other speakers for the ultimate surround sound experience.

High Fidelity Earplugs

Etymotic Research Get back into the live music scene (post pandemic) while saving your hearing with these High-Fidelity ear plugs designed to allow you to hear the entire audio spectrum, just not at eardrum damaging levels.

Stitch Wireless Smart Power Strip

Monoprice A power strip with USB ports is pretty common these days. But one with Wi-Fi connection to your Alexa or Google Assistant that allows you to control all outlets as a group or individually from your mobile phone is brilliant.

Faracent USB-C Extender Cable

Extended Stay If you’re like me, a power outlet is never within reach of your device. Whether in a hotel room, your garage or your patio. Use this USB-C extender to get extra reach out for your USB-C powered devices. Or a converter cable from USB-C to lightning for your iOS device of choice.

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