Experts in MRI, Yardi® , and Real Estate Systems

Specialized technical consulting for commercial real estate systems. We design, build, and support MRI, Yardi®, and integrated platforms to eliminate friction, improve data integrity, and keep operations running smoothly.

The CTS Difference

Castanhas Technology Services (CTS) was founded in 2007, built on deep experience across real estate systems and enterprise technology consulting. Our founder, Paul Castanhas, recognized an opportunity to provide consulting grounded in real system experience, based on his background, including 10 years as a Professional Services Consultant at MRI Software and as VP of IT for Kushner Companies.


Today, CTS is a team of specialized consultants with deep expertise across MRI, Yardi® , and the broader CRE technology ecosystem. We understand accounting, property management, and operational workflows in practice, not just in theory, allowing us to solve problems, configure systems, and support operations with real expertise.


Our mission is to deliver practical, expert-led consulting that aligns systems with how real estate teams operate, improving efficiency, data integrity, and long-term performance. At CTS, we help clients maximize their technology investment by delivering cost-effective, intuitive solutions for complex business needs.

We have completed over 200 large scale system implementation and integration projects
195 +
We have been working with our current clients an average of 10 years. 90% of our new clients are recommended by current clients.
5 YRS
Our consultants hold advanced degrees in Computer Science or Finance and have worked exclusively in Corporate Real Estate.
95 %

How We Deliver Results

Step 01

System Discovery & Workflow Analysis

We start by understanding how your systems are actually used across accounting, property management, and operations. This allows us to identify inefficiencies, data issues, and gaps between your processes and your technology.
Step 02

Performance Monitoring & Improvement

We proactively monitor system performance, identify recurring issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, stability, and user experience, ensuring long-term operational success.
Step 03

Hands-On Implementation

Our team executes directly within your systems, handling configuration, troubleshooting, and deployments with precision. We don’t just advise, we do the work and ensure everything functions as expected.
Step 04

Ongoing Support & Optimization

After any implementation, we continue to support and refine your systems. From resolving issues to improving performance, we ensure your technology evolves alongside your operations.

Paul Castanhas

With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of real estate and technology, Paul Castanhas brings a rare combination of deep system expertise and operational leadership.

 

Before founding CTS, Paul spent 10 years as a Professional Services Consultant at MRI Software and later served as VP of IT, where he led system strategy and operations for large-scale real estate portfolios.

 

That background shapes how CTS approaches consulting today. Not just from a technical perspective, but with a clear understanding of how accounting, property management, and asset management teams actually use these systems day to day.

 

Paul’s focus is on delivering solutions that work in practice, improving performance, reducing friction, and ensuring technology supports the business, not the other way around.

Meet the Team

Claudia Ondecker

Senior Manager, Consulting and Enterprise Applications

Emily Pizza

Head of Business Development & Account Management

Nick Polacek

Senior Technical Consultant

Justin Alfiler

Technical Consultant

Matthew Wong

Sr. Technical Consultant

Chris Jacinto

Technical Consultant

Thomas Ho

Help Desk Coordinator

Zaef Sikder

Technical Consultant

Eileen Alterado

CRE Technology Solutions Associate

Daniel Riley

Aspiring Developer

Lamani Hinton

Help Desk Associate

Troy Burke

Program Manager

John Minervini Jr.

Business Analyst

Genesis Salinas

Technical Consultant

Join Our Expert Consulting Team

Join a specialized team of consultants who work directly within MRI, Yardi® , and other CRE systems. We focus on solving real operational challenges, supporting live environments, and delivering solutions that make an immediate impact.