Our Story

Founded by Grocers

40 years of combined experience building software that independent grocery stores actually need.

The Visionaries

Meet Our Founders

Three grocery industry veterans with a shared vision to empower independent stores

Dr. Jack Bayramyan, Co-Founder at UniSight

Dr. Jack Bayramyan – Co-Founder

Co-Founder

20 years investing in and operating grocery stores with firsthand experience in inventory control, profit margin optimization, and the need for dependable store-level insights.

Author of Extraction: Systemize, Scale and Sell Your Business.

Ara Kirakosyan, Founder and CEO at UniSight

Ara Kirakosyan – Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

Built the original UniSight POS platform after a decade installing point of sale systems for independent grocers.

15 years as owner/operator of Red Top Market & Kitchen in Burbank, where he optimized inventory shrinkage, cashier workflows, and retail operations.

Vrej Zakarian, Co-Founder at UniSight

Vrej Zakarian – Co-Founder

Co-Founder

20 years owning and operating grocery stores with deep expertise in daily retail operations and store management.

8 years running UniSight in daily operations at Red Top Market & Kitchen, co-shaping POS features and inventory management solutions directly from the shop floor.

40+ Years Combined Experience
3 Industry Veterans
1 Shared Vision

Built by Grocers, for Grocers

With a combined 40 years of experience in the grocery industry, Dr. Jack Bayramyan, Ara Kirakosyan, and Vrej Zakarian have firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by independently owned and operated grocery stores.

40+ Years Experience
2009 Founded
100% Grocer-Built

Struggling to gain control of their finances with limited resources and grappling with time-consuming, overly complex software applications, these three industry veterans recognized a pressing need for a more efficient solution.

Motivated by their shared vision and passion for empowering small businesses, they combined their extensive expertise to develop a user-friendly, cost-effective software tailored specifically for independent grocers.

"Our groundbreaking solution aims to revolutionize the industry by streamlining processes, simplifying financial management, and ultimately, enabling small grocery stores to thrive in a competitive marketplace."
Our Journey

Building the Future of Grocery Retail

2001

Ara Enters Business Information Technologies

Ara Kirakosyan begins selling and installing business information technologies including POS systems for grocery stores, laying the foundation for his deep expertise in retail technology.

2004

Jack Invests in Grocery

Dr. Jack Bayramyan makes his first investment in a local grocery store, beginning his journey into grocery retail operations and profit optimization.

2006

Vrej Takes Over Family Store

Vrej Zakarian takes over his family's grocery store, gaining hands-on experience in daily retail operations and store management.

2008

Ara Installs POS for Vrej

Ara sells and installs a point of sale system for Vrej's store, marking the first collaboration between two future UniSight founders.

2009

Ara Installs POS for Jack

Ara sells and installs a POS system for Jack's store, connecting all three future founders through shared technology needs.

2010

Red Top Market Opens

Vrej and Ara open Red Top Market & Kitchen in Burbank, CA—a store that would become the testing ground for UniSight.

2012

UniSight Development Begins

Ara begins developing what will become UniSight, drawing on over a decade of experience installing POS systems and understanding the pain points of independent grocers.

2016

UniSight Powers Red Top

The original UniSight platform is now running every aspect of Red Top Market & Kitchen—from inventory management to cashier workflows to financial reporting.

2020

Proven Results at Red Top

After years of optimization with UniSight, Red Top Market's sales have doubled and profit has increased 10x—proof that accountable is profitable.

2022

The Call to Scale

Seeing the transformative results at Red Top, Vrej and Jack call Ara to bring UniSight to the broader market and help other independent grocers achieve the same success.

2026

UniSight Available for All

UniSight is now available for all food retailers—bringing enterprise-grade POS, inventory management, and business intelligence to independent grocery stores everywhere.

Meet the Team

Innovative Dream Team

Exceptionally talented engineers, developers, designers, analysts, data entry specialists, and hardware integration experts — all under the guidance of seasoned project managers.

Ara Kirakosyan, Founder and CEO at UniSight

Ara Kirakosyan – Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

Ramon Yvarra, Chief Technology Officer at UniSight

Ramon Yvarra – Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Arlet Ghazarian, Senior Data Entry Specialist at UniSight

Arlet Ghazarian – Senior Data Entry Specialist

Senior Data Entry Specialist

Nikolay Yeghyan, Systems Integrations Engineer at UniSight

Nikolay Yeghyan – Systems Integrations Engineer

Systems Integrations Engineer

Rozaleen Dournayan, Chief of Staff at UniSight

Rozaleen Dournayan – Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff

Yuri Kromsky, Full-Stack Developer at UniSight

Yuri Kromsky – Full-Stack Developer

Full-Stack Developer

Vahe Melkonyan, Senior Java Developer at UniSight

Vahe Melkonyan – Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer

Hrant Feroyan, Application Developer at UniSight

Hrant Feroyan – Application Developer

Application Developer

Their relentless dedication and outstanding skills are the driving force behind the continuous development, refinement, and successful deployment of UniSight and our comprehensive suite of solutions. The unwavering commitment and ingenuity of our team ensure that we deliver cutting-edge, reliable, and effective products.

Quality & Assurance

Building a Robust, Capable & Expandable Platform

Building a robust, capable, and expandable platform involves rigorous quality assurance testing to ensure reliability and performance.

By systematically verifying each component and process, our quality assurance testing identifies and addresses potential issues early, guaranteeing that the platform can handle current demands and scale effectively for future growth.

This thorough approach ensures a dependable foundation, supporting seamless expansion and adaptability while maintaining high standards of performance and user satisfaction.

Rigorous testing protocols
Scalable architecture
Continuous improvement
Quality Assured
Our Mission
"Our mission is to empower independent grocery stores with innovative, user-friendly technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and profitability. By simplifying retail management, reducing costs, and providing actionable insights, we help grocery stores thrive in a competitive market."
Visit Our Headquarters

UniSight BIT Inc.

5744 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA 91202
United States
1-888-294-6414 info@unisight.com

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