The Salvage Experts

Jared Kolada

Technical Specialist and Salvage Technician

Technical Experience


Jared Kolada brings extensive technical expertise and a robust background in electronics repair. He began his insurance career at Loss Solutions Group in 2023, as a Technical Consultant. In 2008, he founded JaKo’s Electronics to provide independent repair options for customers to reduce landfill waste and share his love of retro gaming.


Professional Background


Loss Solutions Group (2023 – Present)

Technical Consultant

    • Specializes in electronics and fire alarm system claims, ensuring meticulous investigation and resolution.
    • Advises insurance companies on the most efficient and cost-effective way to return a loss location to a pre-loss condition.

Cingranelli Consulting (2023 – Present) / The Salvage Experts

Technical Specialist and Salvage Technician

    • Tests and inspects salvage equipment.
    • Provides outside-of-the-box solutions for clients to maximize profits.
    • Uses experience and resources to find buyers for salvage equipment.

Telaid (2021 – 2023)

Key Account Manager

    • Supervisor for key programs that provided break/fix repairs on CCTV, fire alarm, and access.
    • Provided technical assistance to technicians and clients on the devices.
    • Supported project team members upkeep on newly installed CCTV, fire alarm, and access controls.

JaKo’s Electronics (2008 – Present)

Key Account Manager

    • Use of microscopes, micro-smoldering equipment, thermal camera, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, schematics, and other industry tools to provide board-level repair of electronics.

Areas of Expertise

  • Technical Consulting: Offers expert advice on a wide range of technical claims. Specializes in electronics and fire system claims, providing comprehensive evaluations and solutions. 
  • Fire and Burglary Systems: Skilled in evaluating, testing, and making recommendations on the repair of fire alarm and burglary systems.
  • Electrical Technician: Extensive experience in evaluating, testing, and repairing electronics including board-level repairs.
  • Salvage Industry: Utilizes technical and independent repair expertise to achieve the highest salvage returns, ensuring clients receive maximum value from salvage operations.