TEAM SUSTERN

Arun Srinivasan is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the software industry. His career has been marked by diverse experiences, from working with small, medium, and large enterprises to being a key player in a successful startup exit. Notably, he was instrumental in the design and development of the SDWAN product at VeloCloud (acquired by VMware), a disruptive force in the enterprise WAN services market. Arun's expertise is further underscored by his 14 patent claims and his background in operation analytics and sustainability management. He is passionate about organic farming and its positive impact on society, the environment, and the economy. He appreciates the efforts of organic agriculture by volunteering regularly at Ignatius Farm, Guelph, Ontario.

Jen Garner has a Master's in chemistry from McMaster University and is passionate about crafting high-performance software architecture for science and analytics. From creating time-saving automated workflows to penning down clean, efficient code, she does it all. Her expertise spans data pipelines, microservice management, database administration, algorithm development, and technical documentation.

Ahmed Mazhar is an energetic marketing buff with a background in marketing from York University's Schulich School of Business, who brings a burst of creativity to the table. With a flair for innovation, he has made waves in targeted marketing, market research, and event management, skillfully elevating brands and their market presence. When he's not driving marketing initiatives forward, you can find him unwinding with a good book, crafting spine-chilling horror stories, immersing himself in video games, or indulging in an epic marathon of sci-fi films.

Cassiano Medeiros is a versatile technology professional, holding certifications as an IBM Certified Full Stack Developer and a Google Certified Data Analytics Professional. His distinctive background includes experience in aseptic food and beverage quality assurance, applying technical solutions to operational challenges. His technical expertise includes automating workflows with VBA and SQL, developing modern web applications with tools like React.js, Node.js, and Python (Django), and managing both SQL and NoSQL databases. Cassiano leverages his industry knowledge and technical skills to design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions, optimizing processes while adhering to global quality standards.

Tanya is a seasoned Sales & Marketing professional with 6+ years of experience accelerating business growth through strategic sales execution, innovative digital marketing, and exceptional client relationship management. Expertise includes brand development, data-driven decision-making (Google Analytics), and leading high-performing teams. Holding an MBA in Marketing and a Post Graduate Diploma certificate in Strategic Marketing Communications, Tanya is passionate about staying at the forefront of sales and digital marketing trends, and thriving on building lasting client relationships through strategic planning, data-driven marketing, and exceptional account management.

A growth strategist at heart, Vivek has built and scaled businesses from the ground up. From launching a virtual staffing venture in the MENA region to driving go-to-market success for a VC-backed SaaS product, he thrives at the intersection of sales, marketing, and product growth. As a former Regional Head for one of Asia’s leading travel apps, Vivek brings deep operational expertise and market insight.

Peter is an accomplished accounting professional with over 12 years of experience delivering financial expertise to a variety of companies. He is a partner at Calibre LLP and known for his passion for helping clients achieve their goals. A practical and insightful problem-solver, Peter excels at simplifying complex ideas with relatable analogies and metaphors, allowing clients to focus on their core strengths. In addition to providing accounting services to SusTern, Peter advises SusTern on strategic initiatives, guiding them toward their vision and mission.

Do you know I travel 25000 miles a trip and two trips a year? 

I have a little body but a big dream: to follow the sun. Being able to fly 25,000 miles in three months to opposite ends of the earth is a daunting task, but nothing seems impossible to us.

Team SusTern thinks we represent their values and vision in many ways: dreaming big and working hard, and our pole-to-pole migration pattern relates to their care for the planet. Cool, eh!