Experience

Topicflow

• Canada
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder and President

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Topicflow helps companies implement a successful goal-setting process by using meeting rhythms to set and track OKRs, KPIs, and action items. We integrate with Google and Outlook calendars and have pre-built meeting templates that you can customize as well. These meeting templates can be used for OKRs/Goals process, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), annual strategy planning, weekly team meetings, 1-on-1, Performance Reviews, onboarding and more.



7Geese

• Canada
• Software Development

• CEO and Founder

  • Jan 2010 - May 2021

  Vancouver, Canada Area 7Geese was the world's first modern performance management app that combined OKR goal-setting with 1-on-1s, peer recognition, and continuous feedback. 7Geese was the pioneer of modern performance management software that paved the path for many following startups like Lattice. 7Geese did choose not to raise venture capital. It grew organically for 10 years serving over 300 global customers with 35 amazing employees before being acquired. 7Geese was successfully acquired by Paycor… Show more 7Geese was the world's first modern performance management app that combined OKR goal-setting with 1-on-1s, peer recognition, and continuous feedback. 7Geese was the pioneer of modern performance management software that paved the path for many following startups like Lattice. 7Geese did choose not to raise venture capital. It grew organically for 10 years serving over 300 global customers with 35 amazing employees before being acquired. 7Geese was successfully acquired by Paycor in September of 2020 and now powers their talent development product offering. Paycor is a US-based publicly traded Human Capital Management (HCM) software company. Show less



Paltech Solutions

• Canada
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Founder

  • May 2007 - Sep 2011

  A B2B software services company providing business intelligence, analytics, database development, MS Excel programming, reporting, and mobile/web development services. Paltech Solutions worked with SMBs as well as three Fortune 500 companies. In 2010, Paltech Solutions used the money generated from services to incubate the product that later became 7Geese. In 2011 it discontinued its services and took a leap of faith to become a full product company. In 2012, the 7Geese product was… Show more A B2B software services company providing business intelligence, analytics, database development, MS Excel programming, reporting, and mobile/web development services. Paltech Solutions worked with SMBs as well as three Fortune 500 companies. In 2010, Paltech Solutions used the money generated from services to incubate the product that later became 7Geese. In 2011 it discontinued its services and took a leap of faith to become a full product company. In 2012, the 7Geese product was launched and Paltech Solutions changed its operating name to 7Geese. Show less



Modern Urban Vehicle

• Co-Founder and CTO

  • Jul 2008 - Sep 2009

  Modern Urban Vehicle was a venture with the aim of introducing 2-wheeled electric vehicles to the market with intellectual property around battery charging and distribution networks. This venture was broken down into three phases of market testing, vehicle development, and battery technology development. The first phase (market testing phase) which involved importing 25 electric scooters, making slight modifications, and distributing them in Canada was successfully completed. The company… Show more Modern Urban Vehicle was a venture with the aim of introducing 2-wheeled electric vehicles to the market with intellectual property around battery charging and distribution networks. This venture was broken down into three phases of market testing, vehicle development, and battery technology development. The first phase (market testing phase) which involved importing 25 electric scooters, making slight modifications, and distributing them in Canada was successfully completed. The company decided it was too early for the market and closed down after selling all scooters and generating profits. A decade later electric scooters have become the norm in metropolitan cities like San Francisco. Show less



Plug Power

• United States
• Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Software Engineer

  • Dec 2006 - May 2007

  • Conducted durability and performance experiments on fuel cell powered battery packs • Theoretically and experimentally analyzed the effect of introducing a heat exchanger to cool the air coming out of the compressor • Wrote data processing and data analysis macros using Perl programming language • Created applications in MS Excel VBA to automate business procedures and tedious tasks



BC Hydro

• Canada
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Project Assistant

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2006

  • Performed budget estimates and cost analysis for the Mica and GMS turbine upgrade projects • Used tools such as Tornado Plots and Fault Tree Analysis to calculate expected costs • Wrote business case for the Kootenay Canal’s heat exchanger upgrade project and obtained budget approval of $1M • Wrote the project completion report for the Hugh Keenleyside dam debris boom refurbishment project • Created a mechanical design for the blocking of a TIV valve and calculated safety factors… Show more • Performed budget estimates and cost analysis for the Mica and GMS turbine upgrade projects • Used tools such as Tornado Plots and Fault Tree Analysis to calculate expected costs • Wrote business case for the Kootenay Canal’s heat exchanger upgrade project and obtained budget approval of $1M • Wrote the project completion report for the Hugh Keenleyside dam debris boom refurbishment project • Created a mechanical design for the blocking of a TIV valve and calculated safety factors with MathCAD • Create macros and automated analysis spreadsheets in Excel VBA Show less



Response Biomedical Corp.

• Canada
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer

  • Apr 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Worked with consultants in developing the new firmware for the RAMP reader system • Designed and performed process validation for an automatic dispensing machine • Wrote validation protocols, conducted validation procedures for new firmware and software • Created concepts for the new RAMP reader using Solidworks • Wrote and validated the new version of the RAMP Reader Operator’s Manual • Produced Excel VBA software and automated sophisticated data analysis procedures •… Show more • Worked with consultants in developing the new firmware for the RAMP reader system • Designed and performed process validation for an automatic dispensing machine • Wrote validation protocols, conducted validation procedures for new firmware and software • Created concepts for the new RAMP reader using Solidworks • Wrote and validated the new version of the RAMP Reader Operator’s Manual • Produced Excel VBA software and automated sophisticated data analysis procedures • Performed validation procedures, and preventative and corrective maintenance on various manufacturing equipment including incubators and automatic packing machines • Installed, programmed, and validated a Machine Vision system to detect manufacturing defects • Provided training to personnel for proper operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment Show less