The Story:

   Vicken Armoudjian is the owner of C & J CAD Services in Toronto — an insured, multi-skilled vendor supporting property managers, realtors, and homeowners with reliable repairs, maintenance, and cabinetry-related work.

 

   Before moving to Canada, Vicken spent over 18 years in the signs industry, building a rare mix of craftsmanship and production discipline. He started with hands-on work like hand engraving, silkscreen printing, and sign manufacturing, then learned neon glass blowing—a trade that demands precision, patience, and consistency. Over time, he became a neon station supervisor, then launched his own neon workshop producing both high-volume neon signs and custom neon artwork. He also designed and assembled complete neon fabrication stations for other companies, helping them build efficient, organized production setups.

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   When LED technology replaced neon across the industry and demand shifted, Vicken chose not to stay tied to a shrinking niche. He pivoted by applying the same craftsmanship mindset to more future-proof technical work—operating CNC routers and later working on plastic molding line production machines—building new skills from the ground up.

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   After relocating to Canada to build a stronger future for his family, he further upgraded his training through CNC programming and CAD/CAM, then worked in cabinetry and millwork design, supporting both manufacturing and installation. C & J CAD Services began as a CAD-focused business (the name is inspired by his two sons) and evolved into what property managers and clients needed most: a dependable, multi-trade professional who shows up prepared, communicates clearly, and completes work efficiently.