* Over 20 years of professional work experience at various companies in Canada and the US including working for startups and fortune 500 companies. Two years of University of Waterloo co-op experience * Exceptional experience building scalable, data-intensive, low-latency back-end systems using Java and similar technologies * Excellent quick-learning, listening, interpersonal and written communication skills * Excellent work ethic, motivation, dedication and professionalism * Degree in Engineering with an option in Management Science from the University of Waterloo