Meet the team
Ash Esmaeili
Co-founder & CEO
Ash completed his Masters in Computer Science at the University of Calgary. From simulating 3D cells inside a virtual human body to visualizing motion capture data in virtual worlds, Ash is fascinated with data visualization, artificial intelligence and anything tech related. He is always the guy who tries the new things including unstable beta Softwares! After working at a local startup in Calgary, he co-founded Aimsio in November 2013.
Hamid Baghi
Co-founder & CTO
Since his early years, Hamid has always been a tech geek and programmer at heart. He has a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering and is passionate about working on ways to bridge the gap between the two. In 2009, Hamid moved to Alberta to pursue a PhD. in computer science. The growing arts scene, culinary choices, natural wonders, and great people, have made moving here an easy choice to make. He’s glad to call Calgary home!
Nisha Chaudhari
Senior QA Analyst
Nisha is an energetic and dynamic person with a ton of passion for quality! With a B.Sc in Computer Science and a Masters in Computer Application, she has focused on software testing. Nisha loves spending time cooking and her goal is to reach great heights in the tech world!
Erin Christensen
Marketing & Communications Manager
Originally from Calgary, Erin headed to the east coast for school and graduated from Dalhousie University with a B.Comm in Marketing. On days when she's not hatching a marketing plan, you might find her on the golf course, reading or with a glass of wine in hand.
Dennis Hale
VP Sales
Dennis is a Kiwi-Canadian - born in NewZealand, but still finds himself struggling with Canadian winters! He is a pilot, dad, process-hacker, and overall tech junkie. As our VP Sales he is responsible for getting deep into the needs of our valued clients and ensuring their operations are optimized.
Jenson Chen
iOS Developer
Jenson has over eight years experience analyzing, developing and troubleshooting software systems architecture. He loves coding, reading tech blogs and enjoying tea in his free time. He also loves to read all kinds of books and watch science fiction films.
Melori Melnyk
Business Development Representative
Melori has experience in industries such as Hospitality and Tourism, Healthcare, and Education. She is a natural networker who builds rapport easily with others. In her spare time she loves watching team sports especially hockey. You'll find her glued to the TV during NHL playoffs, and the IIHF World Juniors Tournament over the Christmas holidays. Go Canada Go!
Shariq Moin
QA Team Lead
Having 20+ years of US/Canadian experience in a variety of roles, and double Masters degrees (Computer Science and Applied Mathematics), Shariq is a technical and out-of-the-box thinker who won't hesitate to go an extra mile to deal with a problem. He loves to play with his children when he is not at work. Shariq's greatest passion is travelling and exploring the wonders of the world.
Jordan Austin
Implementation Developer
Jordan graduated with a degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia, which has led to a diverse background across several industrial fields. He is passionate about problem solving, loves to learn new things and tinkers in his free time.
Ken Bui
Implementation Developer
Learning about programming in middle school transferred over to Ken's interest in Computing Science as a career. He enjoys learning about all the aspects of software development, including problem solving, software design, and also working with clients. Outside of work, Ken spends time looking at watches, playing music, and building plastic models.
Ryan Wibberley
Implementation Developer, Technical Support
Ryan graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in Computer Science with co-op. While on co-op, he took a position in technical support and gained an interest in working with clients to solve problems. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tabletop games and watching movies of all genres.
Gustavo Lima
Senior Java Developer
Gustavo Lima is specialized in software engineering, development, and maintenance of Java Enterprise applications. He is focused on delivering timely, cost-effective, and reliable software solutions with the highest level of quality, demonstrating a detail-oriented approach to resolve technical challenges. When he is not in front of a screen or a book, Gustavo likes to try new restaurants and food trucks, especially Mexican and Asian delicacies.
Clayton Brown
Senior Customer Success Partner
A self-professed serial-collaborator, Clayton is focused on ensuring that our customer’s outcomes are the driver of Aimsio’s success. A proud dad and husband who loves sharing Alberta’s outdoor treasures with his family, and where meals with friends cannot happen too frequently!
Scott Chuckry
Implementation Project Manager
Scott is energetic, enthusiastic, and conscientious, with a passion for project management and building strong client relationships. Before completing his MBA, Scott gained 4 years of experience in financial analysis, SaaS implementation project management & business consulting. At work, Scott enjoys fostering new relationships and leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve successful onboarding. In his spare time, you can find Scott on the golf course, playing basketball, running, travelling, or attempting to play tennis.
Ron Thomas
Senior Java Developer
Ron has been developing web applications since the late 90’s and is still loving it. He is constantly amazed to see how far things have come since then and is excited to see how much further things will evolve. Outside of the office he enjoys spending time with his young family, and when possible, catching up on his large reading backlog.
Sam Lim
Implementation Project Manager
Sam has a passion for organization and documentation. He works diligently to ensure that his projects run smoothly, on-time, and aims to create strong and lasting relationship with this clients and peers. Outside of work Sam loves to cook, watch movies, and play golf!
Samantha Homenick
Senior Account Executive
As Aimsio’s Senior Account Executive, Samantha loves having meaningful conversations with prospects and turning them into happy customers. She has a deep appreciation for the ways technology can transform a business, and has worked in a wide array of industries from travel to FinTech, people analytics, and dental practice management. Outside of work, she loves to dance, travel, and scuba dive and believes a vacation doesn’t count unless it involves an airplane.
Blake Oman
Account Executive
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Blake graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce. He enjoys having value-added conversations with businesses and educating how software applications can not only improve processes, but foster organizational growth. Outside of work, you can find Blake playing softball, cheering for his Winnipeg Jets or on a golf course trying not to 3-putt.
Wilson Zhu
Implementation Developer, Technical Support
Growing up around video games and computers, it would make sense that Wilson eventually found himself in a related field. Having explored different careers, software development was the one he came back to. When not in front of a computer, you can find him out and about with his friends or working out in an attempt to stay active.
Lucia Gomez
Website Designer & Developer
Born and raised in Madrid, Lucia spent the last decade living in different countries and working in different disciplines. She discovered her passion for tech and design while working in a SaaS startup in Vancouver, and decided to follow that passion by studying Interaction Design at Emily Carr University. In her spare time, Lucia loves to go to the mountain, discover new restaurants, and play with her grumpy-looking cat Umo.
Nihal Khan
Junior QA Analyst
After completing her Bachelors in Technology, Nihal realized that she enjoys finding issues more than fixing them, so she chose to hunt down bugs and ensure quality software through her strong analytical and keen attention to detail skills. Nihal enjoys admiring nature and spending time with family and loved ones.
Aayush Dobriyal
Junior Implementation Developer
Graduating with a Major in Computer Science and a Minor in Mathematics, Aayush has always loved the creativity and logical reasoning required to code. As part of a co-op program, Aayush experienced many opportunities to showcase his programming prowess including the release of some apps and a specialized plugin. Outside of work, Aayush spends most of his free time being a diehard Leafs fan, playing the guitar, and watching MMA.
Adam Belnap
Account Executive
Adam is Ontario born and raised, a proud husband, and a Dad of two amazing teenagers (and a 3-year-old Lab-Mix named Stanley). He loves to play golf (poorly), and watch F1 & the NHL, and considers himself a “wannabe maker" as a hobby. In his spare time, he loves wrestling with Stanley, or chauffeuring his kids around, exposing them to hip-hop and R&B from the '90s. Adam has over 20 years of experience helping customers become partners by finding the right solution for their needs. He's passionate about collaborating with companies who are looking to improve their efficiency and increase their revenue with the fastest ROI possible.
Dylan Griffiths
Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
A born & raised Calgarian, Dylan has spent much of his educational and professional career balancing snapbacks and cowboy hats. When he isn't searching for the newest innovation or trend emerging in the ever-changing digital landscape, you can usually find him producing music, working on cars, travelling, or wherever the closest pint is.
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