About

About Us

Meet the Team

Farshad Abasi

Co-Founder, CEO

An innovative technologist with over twenty years of experience in security, software design and development, network and system architecture and management. Farshad spent a decade as a senior member of HSBC’s IT security team and currently leads OWASP’s Vancouver chapter.

Mathieu Chretien

Co-Founder, COO

Matt brings 17+ years of experience in IT program & project management, as well as cash flow & supply chain optimization with companies of all sizes from Deloitte, EY, BC Hydro, and GE, to emerging tech start-ups. When he’s not helping clients, he enjoys kayaking, skiing, and spending time with his children and close friends.

Sasa Djolic

Co-Founder, CPTO

Sasa has 20 years of experience with high-performing engineering teams, VP and Program Owner, Data Science Services as Mastercard, previously worked at Persistr and Kater, and defined the concept of Event-Driven Design (EDD).

Ewan Maalerud

Director of Marketing

Ewan graduated from UBC and BCIT and brings over a decade of experience in marketing and design. He applies his passion for creative problem solving, psychology, brand building, and design to impact the way consumers think and interact with brands.

Ana Hristova

Software Engineer Manager

Ana has 20+ years of experience in product and project management, Agile methodologies, and software development. Her leadership, technical expertise, and strategic mindset have consistently driven results in dynamic environments. She thrives on transforming ideas into successful products.

Laura Rodgers

Full Stack Software Engineer

Laura is a do-it-all problem-solver who has built software for everything from academic research trials to enterprise network analytics. They made her take electives when she studied computer science at UBC, but she submitted a multiplayer web app as an English literature term paper. 

Marnie White

Operations Lead

With a passion for optimizing operational efficiency, supporting financial processes, and driving organizational success, Marnie brings over a decade of experience in diverse office environments. She possesses a wide range of skills in operations, facilities management, and office management.

Jessie Reyes

Marketing Co-Ordinator (Co-Op)

Jessie is currently a fourth-year Media Studies and Arts Co-op student at UBC. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a knack for design, she is mastering the art of marketing through visual harmony and user-centered creativity. She’s driven by transforming collective efforts into extraordinary achievements.

Elliot McSmythurs

Full Stack Software Engineer
Elliot studied Software Engineering at the University of Victoria and has abundant experience in architecture design, full-stack development, and application security. He has a passion for problem solving and learning, and has many professional, academic, and personal projects under his belt.

Calvin Vu

Application Security Developer

Calvin is a Computer Science student at BCIT. With a robust portfolio of hands-on experiences, Calvin is always eager to tackle new challenges and enhance his learning. His endeavors have immersed him in diverse aspects of computer science, fueling his passion for developing innovative solutions.