Mario Araya

Mario Araya currently serves as the Director of Field Operations for OpticalTel in Central Florida, a position held since August 2022. Prior experience includes ownership of A and K Commercial and Residential Services and semi-retirement in early 2022, followed by a long tenure at Atlantic Broadband where Mario progressed through various roles, culminating as the Director of Technical Operations. Responsibilities included managing contractor teams, overseeing construction projects, developing operational procedures, and ensuring quality control across operations. Mario's earlier career encompassed roles in telecommunications and operations management at companies such as Charter Communications and Inter Optic Systems, alongside entrepreneurial ventures in home improvement. Educational qualifications include degrees in Technical and Computer Electronics from institutions such as Western Connecticut State University and Porter & Chester State Institute.