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Brian Donaldson

GrowthX Coach & Mentor at Alberta Innovates
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Brian Donaldson, a seasoned executive with 26 years of experience, holds an M.Eng. from the University of Calgary and a B.Sc. from Simon Fraser University, with expertise in technology, finance, and software development.
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Brian Donaldson is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. As a GrowthX Coach & Mentor at Alberta Innovates, he guided tech entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses and securing investors. Prior to this, Brian served as Co-Founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer at Quadrus Development Inc., where he positioned the company for success during turbulent economic times and championed acquisition by Improving LLC. He also co-founded Quadrus Financial Technologies Inc., a financial engineering solutions provider, and held leadership roles at SMART Technologies and Imperial Oil Canada. Brian holds a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science degree from Simon Fraser University. He is certified in RF701 – 802.11 WLAN Digital Modulation and The Practice of Coaching: An Introduction to Positioning Others.

Credentials

  • RF701 – 802.11 WLAN Digital Modulation
    The Technology Academy
    Feb, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • The Practice of Coaching: An Introduction to Positioning Others
    Roy Group Leadership
    Oct, 2019
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Alberta Innovates
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • GrowthX Coach & Mentor
      • 2020 - 2021
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

      The Alberta Innovation Network launched the Alberta GrowthX Program for technology and knowledge-based Alberta small and medium size enterprises. Program participants are tech companies with current sales who are looking to scale their businesses for growth. I am coaching the next wave of Alberta tech entrepreneurs as they build their companies, secure investors and customers, and position their venture for future growth.

  • Quadrus Development Inc.
    • Co-Founder & President
      • 2016 - 2019

      In addition to Chief Technology Officer role described below, ultimately responsible for Quadrus' operations. As President, oversaw Sales, Marketing, Delivery, HR, IT and the executive team, and interfaced with Quadrus' parent company, Improving LLC.

    • Chairman & Chief Technology Officer
      • 2002 - 2016

      As Chairman, positioned Quadrus for success during volatile economy, including 2008 – 2009 financial crisis, and championed acquisition by Improving LLC in 2013. As CTO, created software project estimation methodology and toolset, moved Quadrus toward mobile development and cloud computing, formed and strengthened key industry partnerships, and extended client base from SMB/start-up to enterprise market.

    • President & Chief Technology Officer
      • 1993 - 2002

      Co-founded Quadrus to initially provide leading edge Software Development services to emerging Internet product development companies. Expanded service offerings to include Business Intelligence and Training. Managed Quadrus profitably through dot com bust in early 2000s.

  • Quadrus Financial Technologies Inc.
    • Vancouver, Canada Area
    • Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
      • 1998 - 2005
      • Vancouver, Canada Area

      Spun off Quadrus Financial Technologies (QFT) from Quadrus Development in 1998 to provide bleeding edge financial engineering solutions for pricing options, futures and other derivative securities. Headquartered in Vancouver with development operations in Calgary. Launched QFT offices in London (UK), New York, and Singapore in early 2000's. Exited QFT in 2005.

  • SMART Technologies
    • Calgary, Canada Area
    • Network Programmer
      • 1991 - 1993
      • Calgary, Canada Area

      Software Developer #3 hired at SMART. Designed and built SMART's "Digital Conference Bridge".

  • Imperial Oil Canada
    • Calgary, Canada Area
    • Network Administrator & Programmer
      • 1988 - 1991
      • Calgary, Canada Area

      Administered a distributed network of Data General mini-computers. Wrote operating system performance monitoring software.

Education

  • 1988 - 1993
    The University of Calgary
    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • 1984 - 1988
    Simon Fraser University
    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Digital System Design (Honours)

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