Leadership Team
iSOA Group’s leadership team is built on over 27 years of experience, delivering innovative solutions that drive measurable returns on our clients’ technology investments. Our leaders pride themselves on being more than just service providers—they are trusted advisors who guide clients through every phase of their digital transformation journeys.
Proven Results Based On Experience
Our proven leadership, methodology, and project management enable us to build long-term relationships with our clients that extend far beyond project completion. We are committed to helping organizations continually maximize the value of their chosen technologies and solutions, ensuring sustainable success.
As thought leaders in API Management, DevSecOps, API Development, integration, and security, we are regularly invited by strategic partners like IBM, RedHat, and Akamai (Noname) to provide expert feedback on customer experiences, influencing the evolution and delivery of their technologies. Our leadership team is also actively engaged in the tech community, with frequent speaking engagements at industry-leading events such as IBM Think and IBM Tech Con. In addition, we contribute to the development of certification tests for technologies like IBM API Connect and DataPower, helping shape the future of API technology.
Our CTO, Bryon Kataoka, is a recognized expert in digital transformation. He has authored several books, including his latest work, Digital Transformation and Modernization Using IBM API Connect, available on Amazon.
Check out our book on IBM API Connect
We are excited to announce our book on IBM API Connect (v10) coauthored by iSOA Group’s own CTO, Bryon Kataoka!
Digital Transformation and Modernization with IBM API Connect: Successfully execute a strategic roadmap of digital transformation and modernize your enterprise with a proven API-led agile implementation approach by unlocking the full range of features in IBM API Connect Version 10.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Bryon Kataoka
CTO, Trusted IT Advisor, and Founder
Bryon Kataoka is a trusted IT advisor and a veteran in software consulting with more than 25 years in the industry. After years in the financial industry, Bryon helped mold iSOA Group, Inc., a division of Commerce Solutions, into an IBM Premier Business Partner in 1997. As a trusted advisor, Bryon recognized the need to help organizations move toward SOA. Launched in 2007, iSOA Group helps to guide enterprises into cost-efficient integration within partner networks (particularly in healthcare). Bryon continues to advise institutions on the benefits of SOA integration, use of Gateway appliances (such as IBM® DataPower® and CA API Gateway), as well as management and technical practices that enable improvement and revenue-producing outcomes.
Bryon, a father of four, lives in Sonoma County, California, where he enjoys hobbies such as wine making and amateur golf.
Cheryl Bertini
COO, Customer Relationship Executive, and Principal
Cheryl Bertini has over 18 years of experience in corporate environments in various capacities. Coming from an IT background, Cheryl joined Commerce Solutions at its inception in 1997 in order to manage IT contracts and business partner relationships. Cheryl has worked in numerous capacities at Commerce Solutions/iSOA Group and now oversees the daily operations.
Cheryl’s current focus is on assuring client satisfaction in regards to our services and solutions, managing vendor relationships and software resale initiatives.
Cheryl lives in Sonoma County, California and is the mother of four children. Along with being an accomplished yoga instructor, she is also the Sonoma/Napa County wine-tasting coordinator for our clients and guests!
Peter Ling
CFO and Co-founder
Along with Bryon Kataoka, Peter Ling is the co-founder of Commerce Solutions and iSOA Group. In 1997, Peter and Bryon addressed the growing need for object-oriented programming and J2EE development and thus developed iSOA Group into an IBM Premier Business Partner and Gateway consulting company.
Peter’s unique specialty is his ability to recognize, understand, and blend his understanding of the IT services industry with his strategic organization and people skills, enabling companies to succeed.
Peter lives in Marin County, California with his wife, Aiko, who is a nationally recognized figurative sculptor. Peter enjoys world travel and karaoke.