The MGX Copy Team
Lawrence Chou
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Tell Us About Yourself.
Nothing makes me happier than bringing together great people and great ideas. MGX Copy began with the belief that if we could bring together different people from unique backgrounds, we could build and create something compelling and useful for our customers. I'm confident that we have and will continue to deliver a great customer experience.
I have deep appreciation and respect for the people and ideas that have changed the world. It's because of this that I like to spend my spare time immersed in a good book. Books have not only provided me the inspiration and motivation needed to help grow this company, but books have also provided me with a constant stream of new ideas that I get to share and debate with my team members.
Why MGX Copy?
MGX Copy gives me a great opportunity to help change the way people order printing and business services online. After experiencing first-hand how great the customer service from Amazon and Zappos was, I was inspired to bring that level of dedication to the customer here at MGX Copy.
In addition, it's obvious that the way people and businesses communicate with each other is rapidly changing with the advent and proliferation of the internet and social media. This presents a unique opportunity for MGX Copy to develop synergies between printing and the new technologies and trends. I want deeply to be a part of this revolution.
Tell me something interesting about yourself.
I started my first business when I was 16 years old. It's been a long time since then, but I haven't lost any of my drive or passion for discovering and being a part of new things. I think it's due to my love of discovery that I have developed interests in a variety of disciplines such as economics, finance, complexity science, technology, business, management, and of course, printing!
Andrew Shu
Chief Technology Officer
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We interact with products everywhere in our daily lives, whether at work or at home. They are our tools to get things done and the decorations that enrich our experiences. It is truly incredible how much pleasure—and relief—a well-designed and well-produced product brings. Moreover, it is interesting to see good products useful in unexpected places. They can have profound impact if they're positioned intelligently for the right group of people.
My passion for creating useful technology drives me to create, and it is especially exciting to create in today's technology environment. Software and the business of technology are evolving rapidly, yielding an immense ecosystem of products and services, waiting to be connected and combined into neat packages to bring to the market.
Why MGX Copy?
I find MGX Copy to be a fascinating chance to work on new technology. It is generally unusual for a printing company to invest so much into in-house software development, and it is truly an amazing setup. I look forward to the crescendo of innovation in our web presence, software offerings, and ERP systems.
The culture and the environment is another major reason why I enjoy MGX Copy. The culture we have here attracts people who are friendly, passionate, and inventive. The company is constantly buzzing with ideas both big and small to provide better services for our customers. The culture here is good for fostering ideas that we can be proud of.
Tell us something interesting about yourself.
Software currently is the subject of both my work and my hobbies. Sometimes software is useful, but sometimes it is simply fun. The landscape of mobile and web software is constantly changing (thanks to a very productive Silicon Valley), and peoples' habits are constantly adapting around the new services coming out. One of the new offerings that I've been interested in exploring is Google Circles and its promise of dramatically reducing the complexity of your social network. What kinds of neat integrations does that have in your daily communication with the Circles in your life? What kinds of effects does that have on organization and scheduling?
Junior Villaruz
Customer Service Executive
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The Marine Corps. taught me many invaluable traits. In my 6 years of service, I learned how to think and perform at an optimal level. The skills that I acquired not only help me in everyday life, they also benefit me in the workplace. Besides my military background, I have had several customer service-related occupations. One of those jobs was in the airline industry. For over 5 years I travelled internationally, gaining experience and training from all over the world. That priceless knowledge not only helps me to communicate with people, it also helps me to deliver exceptional service to every single one of my customers.
Why MGX Copy?
MGX Copy is not only a company of dedicated employees, it is a team, a team that works and communicates well together. MGX Copy is full of innovative and diligent people with great knowledge and vision. There is more than printing going on here. Remarkable ideas come to life at MGX Copy; it’s a very exciting place.
Tell us something interesting about yourself.
I’m a DJ and music is my passion. I love spinning for large crowds; watching them sing and dance and having a fun time is such a great feeling to me.
Toshi Kotani
Sales Executive
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My background includes degrees in Political Science and Asian American Studies from UC Santa Barbara. Shortly thereafter my work experience led to over seven years of technical sales in the Telecom industry, managing B2B partnerships with clients across the U.S. The passion I have in my work is driven through building relationships not just through sales but also on a personal level. I take great pride in relating to individuals that are truly dedicated to their business pursuits and understand the value of hard work and perseverance through their example.
Why MGX Copy?
My interpretation of the culture at MGX Copy is built on a tremendous work ethic that our team members have proven in the time I have been here. Ours is an example of what I firmly believe is the backbone of any successful company. Self discipline and dedication to our work is what we consistently strive for, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of a situation I feel is revolutionary to the industry of business development through digital print.
The freedom I have where my voice can be heard is also highly valued and is what also sets MGX Copy apart from the typical corporate setting. Though our basic service is high quality print, we have since expanded our vision of how we feel this company should move forward. My personal goals are to provide clients with an innovative brand of business and marketing consulting that is offered freely and without obligation.
Tell us something interesting about yourself.
I'm an avid sports fan and have followed baseball and basketball emphatically since I was a kid. Particularly speaking, I most enjoy playing golf but not just for competitive reasons. My grandfather taught me you can spot out the strengths and weaknesses in an individual's character just after a short time on the course with them.
Basic human emotions such as temper tantrums, dishonesty, or overall sportsmanship can provide clues on how their actions may translate in the real world. It's been one of the most invaluable lessons I've been given over the course of my life.
Adnan Abdulally
Web Solutions Developer
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I have always been fascinated with technology. To this very day, I try to absorb as much information as I can about current and future technology, companies, and products. Be it from tech blogs, forums, magazines, or word-of-mouth, learning about technology has always been a great passion of mine. I push technology to the limit, and when that’s enough, I take charge; building my own computers, designing my own speakers, and writing my own software.
I obtained my MS in electrical engineering at Uconn, specializing in information theory and optimization. I worked for a couple years creating algorithms for government contracts relating to digital signal processing, high order statistics, and machine learning.
Why MGX Copy?
I chose MGX Copy because it was a modern company with a modern business philosophy on how a printing company should be run. I never imagined getting into the printing industry, but after seeing what MGX had to offer, it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. MGX allowed me to be an important contributor to decisions that greatly impacted the company. The opportunity to actually help change and have an impact on a company rarely presents itself, and at MGX I was given that opportunity. At MGX I can make a difference.
Tell us something interesting about yourself.
One of my biggest hobbies is creating my own home theater. It is still a large work in progress, but I eventually plan on designing and making my own amps, speakers, and other hardware.
