
Director of Engineering at Akoha
Montreal, Canada Area

Director of Engineering at Akoha
Montreal, Canada Area
I joined my first Internet startup at the tender age of 15 and haven't looked back. Over the years, I've developed a passion for good software development matched only by my desperate need for an after-lunch espresso.
Java, Spring, Python, Django, C++, STL, Boost, Web Services, REST, Identity Management / Identity Federation, Distributed Systems, Lean Startup, Team Leadership, Recruiting, Small Business / Startup Administration
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
April 2009 — Present (9 months)
Akoha is the world’s first social reality game where you can earn points by playing real-world missions with your friends. I lead the company's integrated QA, development, and operations team.
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
VisibleGovernment.ca is a non-partisan non-profit dedicated to promoting the planning, funding, and implementation of online tools for government transparency in Canada. As founding President of the board of directors I have helped to define the organization’s mission, principles, and strategic goals as well as contributing to key operational decisions such as accounting practices and operating procedures.