Direct-C has developed a proprietary, polymer-based “paint” substance mixed with nano particles that is capable of detecting various chemicals (currently optimized for hydrocarbons) as well as strain. The first application and products are focused on oil leak detection from the entire oil supply system.

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Illusense is developing an ultra-high resolution, laser-based internal oil and gas pipeline inspection technology to enhance integrity management by proactively prioritizing pipeline maintenance actions. The resulting 3D data sets will allow pipeline operators to capitalize on unprecedented intelligence about the condition of their assets and deliver on their zero-leak goals.

Evaluating new and existing technology ventures and providing guidance, mentoring and support to establish viable business models and plans, assist with fundraising (Angel, VC and non-dilutive forms of capital), develop partnerships and facilitate company growth.

IPO and Public Listing in 2007Founded the technology company in 2000 to developed an advanced airborne remote gas sensing system called realSens™, based on technologies developed under the Canadian Space Program and by Synodon scientists. The company currently provides advanced airborne pipeline integrity management services to the oil and gas sector through a suite of services including natural gas and liquid hydrocarbon leak detection, pipeline threat assessments, and waterway crossings analysis among others.Main focus areas included: - leading the company from inception through R&D and finally through successful commercialization and revenue generation assembling a best-in-class team in the process; - leading on financing strategy and execution, secuing more than $24 million over 15 years;- implementing a successful early stage IPO and managing the public market requirements;- developing a company brand strategy for both the customer as well as financial markets, serving as the main spokesman for both - developing the product marketing strategy and value proposition and securing the initial customers and strategic partners- building a sales organization and a customer focused culture- leading the company through 4 years of consistent revenue growth, reaching $2.1M in annual revenue in 2014 and first profitable quarter in Q4-2014

BoardSuite has developed software-as-a-service (SaaS) based collaborative software for SMEs and NFPs helping them improve their efficiency and transparency. Offered as a no charge web-based portal, BoardSuite helps to manage key corporate information for any entity governed by a board of directors.BoardSuite's anytime-anywhere access to board related information and tasks gives leadership teams significantly more time to devote to improving the performance of the organizations they serve, while lowering overall personnel and organizational risk.

Following the acquisition of Synodon Corporation by Rheatech SA of Wiltz, Luxembourg (Europe) nominated to the President position. Responsible for the overall management of the company including financial monitoring, co-ordinating marketing and sales activities and strategies, defining company policies, etc. Also serving on the Board of Directors and Management board of the parent company, Rheatech SA (100 employees in Belgium, Spain and Canada).

Company acquired by RheaGrop SA of Belgium. Founder, President and CEO - Founded Synodon Corporation as an electronics instrumentation consulting firm in 1995 and developed the company to over $1.0 million in revenue with 10 employees. Sold business in 1999 to Rheatech SA, Luxembourg. Continued to actively work on technical projects as outlined below.Electronics IPT Manager – On site at Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO. Responsible for the program management and systems design of the Electronics Subsystem for a laser based Optical Inter-satellite Link Terminal (using 1550nm technology).Project Manager and Systems Engineer – On site at ComDev Space Group, Cambridge, ON. Performed systems engineering functions and later program management during the development of the Thermal Plasma Analyser Instrument for Japan’s Planet-B mission to Mars. 6" Pipeline Inspection Instrument - This second generation instrument was used for the detection of corrosion in 6” diameter oil and gas pipelines.

4” Pipeline Inspection Instrument - Designed an instrument that was intended for the logging of wall corrosion in oil and gas pipelines.PIGDISP Analysis Software - Developed complete data analysis software package for magnetic flux leakage based instruments.F103 RFEC Instrument - Responsible for the complete designed of the digital hardware and firmware for a Remote Field Eddy Current (RFEC) instrument used for the evaluation of small diameter carbon steel tubes in boilers and heat exchangers.ADEPT Analysis Software - Windows 95 and NT based analysis software for RFEC instrument data.