About CASIT
Chaldeans, Assyrians & Syriacs in Technology
CASIT is a developing national professional association connecting Chaldean, Assyrian, and Syriac professionals across the technology ecosystem. It is not only for engineers.
Mission and vision
Mission
To connect, empower, and advance Chaldean, Assyrian, and Syriac professionals across the technology industry while creating opportunities for mentorship, entrepreneurship, education, career development, and community business growth.
Vision
To become the leading professional network connecting our community's technology talent, business leaders, and future innovators.
Purpose
Why CASIT exists
Chaldean, Assyrian, and Syriac professionals work throughout the technology industry. They build software, lead revenue teams, secure systems, manage operations, run finance, recruit talent, and start companies.
Yet many of us build our careers without knowing the others who share our background and our field. CASIT exists to change that: to give our community a structured, professional way to share expertise, make introductions, support businesses, and open doors for the next generation.
CASIT is in its founding phase. Programs launch in stages, shaped by the professionals who join early.
Founder
Fred Shamon
Founder, CASIT
CASIT was founded to connect professionals across technology and business, creating a more accessible way for community members to share knowledge, develop relationships, and support one another's growth.
Our community
Three communities. One network.
CASIT represents Chaldean, Assyrian, and Syriac professionals equally, and welcomes allies, mentors, and partners who want to support them.
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Chaldean
Chaldean professionals working across technology, from engineering and IT to sales, finance, and leadership.
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Assyrian
Assyrian professionals building careers and companies throughout the technology industry.
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Syriac
Syriac professionals contributing to technology as practitioners, leaders, and founders.
Members work in software engineering, AI, data and analytics, cybersecurity, IT and infrastructure, technology sales, revenue and sales operations, go-to-market strategy, customer success, marketing, finance and strategy, executive leadership, business operations, product management, HR and talent acquisition, and entrepreneurship.
What we do
Four Pillars. One Connected Community.
- 01 CASIT Connect Careers & Professional Networking Connect technology professionals, executives, and industry leaders through meaningful relationships and opportunities.
- 02 CASIT Business Community Business Growth Connect established community businesses with experienced professionals who can support technology adoption, operations, and growth.
- 03 CASIT NextGen Students & Mentorship Help students and emerging professionals access mentorship, education, career development, and professional relationships.
- 04 CASIT Launchpad Startups & Entrepreneurship Help founders develop businesses through mentorship, operational expertise, educational programs, and appropriate investor networking.
Long-term goals
What we are working toward
These are the goals that guide CASIT as it grows. They describe where we are headed, not what already exists.
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A connected national network
Make it easy for community professionals in any city to find and support one another.
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Regular learning
Offer a steady calendar of free CASIT Insights sessions led by experienced practitioners.
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Structured mentorship
Give college students and early-career professionals access to mentors across every technology function.
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Stronger community businesses
Help established businesses adopt the technology and practices that keep them competitive.
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More founders, better prepared
Support people who want to start technology companies, with education and experienced guidance.
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Lasting partnerships
Work with employers, universities, and organizations that want to invest in the community.
Be Part of CASIT from the Start.
Founding membership is free. If you'd like to do more, there are volunteer, mentoring, advisory, and speaking roles too.