About Osman Cemal Tashan

Osman Cemal Tashan is a Turkish-American electrical engineer, businessman and cybersecurity expert with extensive experience auditing and evaluating websites and the data behind them. An early adopter and lifelong technology lover, he has designed, developed and tested software for computers and mobile devices since the dawn of the personal computer era.

Security and public service

His interest in security began in the Air Force. He went on to pioneer card-operated locks and electronic safes for the hospitality industry, and he has taken part in many national and local security and safety initiatives. He is a graduate of the Tustin PD Citizen Police Academy and chairs the Tustin Police Chief’s Advisory Board.

Speaker and tech commentator

Osman Cemal speaks regularly on web design, especially building websites that work for seniors. He believes older adults deserve full participation in today’s high-tech world. He has spoken at and helped organize WordCamps across the western US, and he comments on the tech industry on radio and television, including TRT World.

Pilot and photographer

Flying gave him a feel for the third dimension and a lasting love of photography: landscapes, monuments, aviation and food. He has published five books on photography, travel and food, most recently My Fries Book.

An Orange County resident since 1988, Osman Cemal has called Tustin home since 2000 and travels whenever he can.