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At Best Startup Canada we track over 100,000 Canadian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Alberta based VP’ operating in the Information Technology space. If you think a VP’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Fred Klassen
Founder and VP Advanced Technology of AppNeta
Co – Founder & VP, Networking Technologies of AppNeta.
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About AppNeta: AppNeta operates as a SaaS-based application and network performance platform.
Jason Becker
Founder and VP of Benevity
For Jason, the road to Benevity passes through Neuroscience (his first love) and Psychology (where he used computers for statistical and waveform analysis), en route to becoming a seasoned IT professional. He’s an early internet adopter, so if you remember the web browser NCSA Mosaic, you’re definitely on Jason’s wavelength. As a natural entrepreneur, he co-created FreePBX and Gabcast with Ryan Courtnage, and is passionate about using technology to solve complex problems. Jason considers himself the Benevity Morale Officer, celebrating the victories of his team while ensuring they feel challenged and appreciated. He’s also a nostalgic guy, and misses the 80s mostly because “today’s music sucks.”
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About Benevity: Benevity is a Calgary-based company that provides a community investment solution by offering donation and grant management platforms.
Eric Schmadtke
Vice President of EnerTech Capital
Eric is based in Calgary and is responsible for leading EnerTech Capital’s activities and building relationships within the province and globally. Eric previously worked as Director, Business Development with Suncor Energy and has had an extensive energy career, including a series of senior positions with Petro-Canada and holds domain experience in Oil and Gas, Renewables and GHG mitigating technologies. Eric has built relationships with numerous large corporations and maintains an impressive international network within the energy space. As a fluent English, French and German speaker, Eric’s experience and network builds on EnerTech’s focus to develop companies into international leaders.. Eric received an International MBA from the University of Ottawa, as well as a BS in Finance from Bishop’s University. He also completed the Global Energy and Sustainable (GEMS) program at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business.
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About EnerTech Capital: EnerTech Capital is a firm focused on investing in startups, early, mid, later, to expansion stage investments, and growth-stage ventures.
Craig Mariacci
Vice President of Sales of Skyplan Services
Craig Mariacci is Vice President at Skyplan Services Ltd.
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About Skyplan Services: Skyplan Inc. is a global provider of flight operations support services to airlines, corporate aircraft operators, and public.
Mark Kluchky
VP Talent Acceleration of Squadley by Farside HR
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About Squadley by Farside HR, Squadley by Farside HR: Squadley – Your Modern Workforce Success Platform.
Darren Lloyd
Co-Founder & Vice President Pro Services of Stratiform
I’m a Co-Founder. I’m also a Principal Consultant. I also wear a lot of different hats: the “hard hat” for when I implement technology and solutions for clients; the “magician’s hat” for when I develop strategies with our clients; and the “fedora” for when I bust out some Jazz on the piano, drums or organ.
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About Stratiform: Stratiform is a provider of cloud IT solutions that includes consulting, professional, and managed services.
Justin Kurtenbach
Vice President of Innovation of Stratiform
I’m a Principal Consultant. Technology excites me and I work hard to get our clients just as excited about it – it’s a thrill. I also get my thrills from mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing, and watching movies like Pulp Fiction. Raising two daughters has also been quite the adventure.
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About Stratiform: Stratiform is a provider of cloud IT solutions that includes consulting, professional, and managed services.
Andrew W. Carroll
Vice President Engineering of ACAMP
Andrew is a Professional Engineer with experience in strategic planning, corporate services, mergers & acquisitions, and operations management — including engineering and project management, quality control, fleet & transportation, and supply chain management. Starting his career as a Production Engineer in the Western Canadian oil sands, he ascended to senior management positions in fuel delivery, and service and manufacturing businesses in the energy industry. He has also managed several acquisitions and divestitures. Andrew holds a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Calgary and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School at the University of Western Ontario. At ACAMP, Andrew is responsible for directing the engineering team and ensuring ACAMP continues to deliver high-quality results for its clients.
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About ACAMP: ACAMP focuses on electronics hardware development comprised of embedded systems and related firmware, sensors.
Rosy Amlani
CFO and VP Business Development of ACAMP
Rosy has more than 20 years in government commercialization activities and private accounting. In a management role with the Canadian federal government, she analyzed business cases for funding, reviewed targeted support for Western Economic Diversification, developed new commercialization organizations and initiatives, and supported Alberta investments of more than $200 million towards economic diversification. In 2005 she was actively involved in the creation of ACAMP. Rosy has dedicated her career to developing strong relationships in the innovation community, and to helping Alberta companies grow their revenue and stature. She is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Rosy is instrumental in fostering ACAMP’s relationships with industry and government and helps secure funding grants and development resources for both ACAMP and its clients.
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About ACAMP: ACAMP focuses on electronics hardware development comprised of embedded systems and related firmware, sensors.
Kelly Yuzdepski
Regional Vice President of CIMA+
Kelly Yuzdepski completed a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, and has more than 20 years of experience in planning, design, administration, management and the construction of a variety of transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. He joined our Edmonton Transportation team in 2011 as Vice President, Transportation. His primary responsibilities are to develop and manage the Transportation Department in Alberta, and to assist CIMA+ in strengthening our presence in the transportation sector in Western Canada. Prior to joining CIMA+, he worked in a large consulting engineering firm as the District Manager of a transportation group, and managed a team of 150 professional and technical staff.
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About CIMA+: CIMA + is one of Canada’s largest private engineering consulting firms.
Jeff Lowe
VP, Corporate Marketing of SMART Technologies
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About SMART Technologies: SMART Technologies develops interactive whiteboards and group collaboration tools for classrooms and meeting rooms.
Jon Plett
Director and VP of Finance of ESW IT
Jon Plett is the Director and VP of Finance at ESW IT.
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About ESW IT: ESW IT offers IT Business Advisory to help with Managed Print, Microsoft 365, IT Support, and more.
Teddy Pope
Vice President of Sales of Bernard Training Solutions
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About Bernard Training Solutions: To create the ultimate custom designed sales system that will build your business, build your sales team and increase profits.
Deborah Wilson
Senior Vice President of TrustBIX
Deborah is Senior Vice President for BIXSco Inc., the Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS), a value-added traceability system, and sits on the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef National Council.
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About TrustBIX: TrustBIX provides livestock traceability and chain of custody solutions.
Kory Arsenault
Founder, VP of Technology of Eschedule
Kory Arsenault is the CEO of Eschedule.
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About Eschedule: Eschedule is powerful and easy-to-use online employee scheduling software.
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