CHAIR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Aisling is an accomplished tech industry leader with extensive experience, from leading teams in agencies to pivotal roles in Y-Combinator backed SaaS startups. Her background spans coding, user experience, operations, and strategic leadership, while remaining a heartfelt advocate for generalists in tech and women in STEM.
Aisling is an accomplished tech industry leader with extensive experience, from leading teams in agencies to pivotal roles in Y-Combinator backed SaaS startups. Her background spans coding, user experience, operations, and strategic leadership, while remaining a heartfelt advocate for generalists in tech and women in STEM.
Aisling is an accomplished tech industry leader with extensive experience, from leading teams in agencies to pivotal roles in Y-Combinator backed SaaS startups. Her background spans coding, user experience, operations, and strategic leadership, while remaining a heartfelt advocate for generalists in tech and women in STEM.
Aisling Douglas
Business Operations, Volta Labs
Sanela Stefanovski leads Technology Operations at Rocket Innovation Studio and spearheads the company community and academic partnerships. Established in 2019 in Windsor, Rocket Innovation Studio focuses on recruiting tech talent for Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT). Before joining Rocket Innovation Studio, Sanela's experience was in retail banking at one of Canada’s largest banks, holding significant roles including Manager of Customer Experience and Financial Advisor. A graduate of St. Clair College, she is dedicated to professional growth and Windsor’s tech expansion.
Sanela Stefanovski leads Technology Operations at Rocket Innovation Studio and spearheads the company community and academic partnerships. Established in 2019 in Windsor, Rocket Innovation Studio focuses on recruiting tech talent for Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT). Before joining Rocket Innovation Studio, Sanela's experience was in retail banking at one of Canada’s largest banks, holding significant roles including Manager of Customer Experience and Financial Advisor. A graduate of St. Clair College, she is dedicated to professional growth and Windsor’s tech expansion.
Sanela Stefanovski leads Technology Operations at Rocket Innovation Studio and spearheads the company community and academic partnerships. Established in 2019 in Windsor, Rocket Innovation Studio focuses on recruiting tech talent for Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT). Before joining Rocket Innovation Studio, Sanela's experience was in retail banking at one of Canada’s largest banks, holding significant roles including Manager of Customer Experience and Financial Advisor. A graduate of St. Clair College, she is dedicated to professional growth and Windsor’s tech expansion.
CO VICE CHAIR
Sanela Stefanovski
Team Leader, Technology Operations, Rocket Innovation Studio
Tom began his career in fast-growing start-ups and worked across North America with innovators and builders. At the University of Windsor, the team focuses on building innovation ecosystems to support the research to marketplace pipeline. Innovation and collaboration is the name of the game.
Tom began his career in fast-growing start-ups and worked across North America with innovators and builders. At the University of Windsor, the team focuses on building innovation ecosystems to support the research to marketplace pipeline. Innovation and collaboration is the name of the game.
Tom began his career in fast-growing start-ups and worked across North America with innovators and builders. At the University of Windsor, the team focuses on building innovation ecosystems to support the research to marketplace pipeline. Innovation and collaboration is the name of the game.
CO VICE CHAIR
Tom Schnekenburger
Director, Research Partnerships, University of Windsor
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
TREASURER
Paul Mancini
COO, Ottit eCommerce Bookkeeping
Barry Leavitt is the Director of Shared Services, ENWIN Utilities, and has an accomplished 35 year career in engineering and management within the tech, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. His passion is supporting and developing the next generation of leaders to realize their full potential. Outside of the office Barry enjoys time with family and playing squash and golf with friends.
Barry Leavitt is the Director of Shared Services, ENWIN Utilities, and has an accomplished 35 year career in engineering and management within the tech, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. His passion is supporting and developing the next generation of leaders to realize their full potential. Outside of the office Barry enjoys time with family and playing squash and golf with friends.
Barry Leavitt is the Director of Shared Services, ENWIN Utilities, and has an accomplished 35 year career in engineering and management within the tech, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. His passion is supporting and developing the next generation of leaders to realize their full potential. Outside of the office Barry enjoys time with family and playing squash and golf with friends.
PAST CHAIR
Barry Leavitt
ENWIN Utilities - Retired
Sheryll is an advocate for new tech grads across Canada. She graduated from the University of Windsor with a B.Comm (Honours Business Administration) and is a Prosci-Certified Change Management Practitioner. Her career spans over 20 years in learning & development and tech & career development/education in both Ontario and Alberta. Sheryll recently moved back to Windsor and looks forward to being a solid contributor to the W-E Tech community.
Sheryll is an advocate for new tech grads across Canada. She graduated from the University of Windsor with a B.Comm (Honours Business Administration) and is a Prosci-Certified Change Management Practitioner. Her career spans over 20 years in learning & development and tech & career development/education in both Ontario and Alberta. Sheryll recently moved back to Windsor and looks forward to being a solid contributor to the W-E Tech community.
Sheryll is an advocate for new tech grads across Canada. She graduated from the University of Windsor with a B.Comm (Honours Business Administration) and is a Prosci-Certified Change Management Practitioner. Her career spans over 20 years in learning & development and tech & career development/education in both Ontario and Alberta. Sheryll recently moved back to Windsor and looks forward to being a solid contributor to the W-E Tech community.
Sheryll Westcarr
Manager - Career Services Advisors, Lighthouse Labs
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave Fortin
President, DataRealm
Hector has been leading high-performance teams working with cutting-edge technologies in mobility and other sectors for 20+ years. His expertise in program management, lean-agile, organizational change, and continuous improvement have allowed him to head large organizations across the world. With formal education in business and engineering, he has always been passionate about entrepreneurship. Hector has called Windsor home since 2015.
Hector has been leading high-performance teams working with cutting-edge technologies in mobility and other sectors for 20+ years. His expertise in program management, lean-agile, organizational change, and continuous improvement have allowed him to head large organizations across the world. With formal education in business and engineering, he has always been passionate about entrepreneurship. Hector has called Windsor home since 2015.
Hector has been leading high-performance teams working with cutting-edge technologies in mobility and other sectors for 20+ years. His expertise in program management, lean-agile, organizational change, and continuous improvement have allowed him to head large organizations across the world. With formal education in business and engineering, he has always been passionate about entrepreneurship. Hector has called Windsor home since 2015.
Hector Frias
VP, Global Program Management, Aptiv PLC
Joe Goncalves is currently the Vice President of Investment Attraction and Strategic Initiatives at Invest WindsorEssex. Prior to his current position, Joe served as CEO and Founder of Quantifill Inc. for over two decades, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership in building and managing successful ventures. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, University of Windsor, a Master's in International Political Science and Economics, KU Leuven, and an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management, Harvard Business School.
Joe Goncalves is currently the Vice President of Investment Attraction and Strategic Initiatives at Invest WindsorEssex. Prior to his current position, Joe served as CEO and Founder of Quantifill Inc. for over two decades, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership in building and managing successful ventures. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, University of Windsor, a Master's in International Political Science and Economics, KU Leuven, and an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management, Harvard Business School.
Joe Goncalves is currently the Vice President of Investment Attraction and Strategic Initiatives at Invest WindsorEssex. Prior to his current position, Joe served as CEO and Founder of Quantifill Inc. for over two decades, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership in building and managing successful ventures. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, University of Windsor, a Master's in International Political Science and Economics, KU Leuven, and an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management, Harvard Business School.
Joe Goncalves
Vice President, Investment Attraction & Strategic Initiatives, Invest WindsorEssex
Dr. Dhillon is the Director of Research and Innovation at St. Clair College, with 13+ years of expertise in crisis and change management across social, health, business, and education sectors. A recognized leader, award-winning researcher, and published author, with a wealth of experience across Europe and North America. Dr. Dhillon has previously spearheaded global training and cultural initiatives at Amazon.co.uk, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Accomplished grant writer who focuses on underserved populations in the Windsor-Essex region.
Dr. Dhillon is the Director of Research and Innovation at St. Clair College, with 13+ years of expertise in crisis and change management across social, health, business, and education sectors. A recognized leader, award-winning researcher, and published author, with a wealth of experience across Europe and North America. Dr. Dhillon has previously spearheaded global training and cultural initiatives at Amazon.co.uk, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Accomplished grant writer who focuses on underserved populations in the Windsor-Essex region.
Dr. Dhillon is the Director of Research and Innovation at St. Clair College, with 13+ years of expertise in crisis and change management across social, health, business, and education sectors. A recognized leader, award-winning researcher, and published author, with a wealth of experience across Europe and North America. Dr. Dhillon has previously spearheaded global training and cultural initiatives at Amazon.co.uk, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Accomplished grant writer who focuses on underserved populations in the Windsor-Essex region.
Karamjeet Dhillon
Director, Research and Innovation, St Clair College
Steve grew up in east end Windsor and went to school at Riverside High and then to Wayne State University. He has a passion for tech and small business. Wetech is the perfect place to bring these two things together.
Steve grew up in east end Windsor and went to school at Riverside High and then to Wayne State University. He has a passion for tech and small business. Wetech is the perfect place to bring these two things together.
Steve grew up in east end Windsor and went to school at Riverside High and then to Wayne State University. He has a passion for tech and small business. Wetech is the perfect place to bring these two things together.
Steve Truong
Small Business Specialist, Libro Credit Union
Steve has spent 30 plus years of his career with CenterLine (Windsor) Limited, a company well known for its innovation and technology. Starting off with an Engineering education, Steve advanced through various technical and managerial roles at CenterLine building skills in operations management, business development, and strategic planning. He has always had an keen interest in local innovative startup companies and seeing them succeed.
Steve has spent 30 plus years of his career with CenterLine (Windsor) Limited, a company well known for its innovation and technology. Starting off with an Engineering education, Steve advanced through various technical and managerial roles at CenterLine building skills in operations management, business development, and strategic planning. He has always had an keen interest in local innovative startup companies and seeing them succeed.
Steve has spent 30 plus years of his career with CenterLine (Windsor) Limited, a company well known for its innovation and technology. Starting off with an Engineering education, Steve advanced through various technical and managerial roles at CenterLine building skills in operations management, business development, and strategic planning. He has always had an keen interest in local innovative startup companies and seeing them succeed.
Steve Renaud
VP of Operations, CenterLine (Windsor) Limited
Ana worked on Bay Street, with the Toronto Stock Exchange and one of Canada’s largest banks. She co-founded an international technology-focused marketing agency. She advised startups with DMZ. Ana has also been involved in the arts – in film and design. Ana has done charity and volunteer work all her life, currently as a Board Member of Tapona Foundation of Kenya. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, she was also a varsity volleyball player. She is excited about her return to Windsor, and passionate about contributing to the region’s growth and success.
Ana worked on Bay Street, with the Toronto Stock Exchange and one of Canada’s largest banks. She co-founded an international technology-focused marketing agency. She advised startups with DMZ. Ana has also been involved in the arts – in film and design. Ana has done charity and volunteer work all her life, currently as a Board Member of Tapona Foundation of Kenya. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, she was also a varsity volleyball player. She is excited about her return to Windsor, and passionate about contributing to the region’s growth and success.
Ana worked on Bay Street, with the Toronto Stock Exchange and one of Canada’s largest banks. She co-founded an international technology-focused marketing agency. She advised startups with DMZ. Ana has also been involved in the arts – in film and design. Ana has done charity and volunteer work all her life, currently as a Board Member of Tapona Foundation of Kenya. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, she was also a varsity volleyball player. She is excited about her return to Windsor, and passionate about contributing to the region’s growth and success.
Ana Friesen
Advisor, Tapona Foundation
Neil Cesario is a cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of experience, guiding Sterling Information Technologies in protecting businesses from digital threats. Known for his expertise in encryption, machine learning, and software development, he has led four successful tech venture. Neil collaborates globally, advises tech companies, and mentors students at University of Windsor, helping them navigate career paths in cybersecurity and driving forward a safer digital future.
Neil Cesario is a cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of experience, guiding Sterling Information Technologies in protecting businesses from digital threats. Known for his expertise in encryption, machine learning, and software development, he has led four successful tech venture. Neil collaborates globally, advises tech companies, and mentors students at University of Windsor, helping them navigate career paths in cybersecurity and driving forward a safer digital future.
Neil Cesario is a cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of experience, guiding Sterling Information Technologies in protecting businesses from digital threats. Known for his expertise in encryption, machine learning, and software development, he has led four successful tech venture. Neil collaborates globally, advises tech companies, and mentors students at University of Windsor, helping them navigate career paths in cybersecurity and driving forward a safer digital future.
Neil Cesario
Chief Information Security Officer, Sterling Information Technologies
Brian is a serial entrepreneur, with over 20 years of experience in the software and IT space, and has interests in AI, sailing and traveling the world.
Brian is a serial entrepreneur, with over 20 years of experience in the software and IT space, and has interests in AI, sailing and traveling the world.
Brian is a serial entrepreneur, with over 20 years of experience in the software and IT space, and has interests in AI, sailing and traveling the world.
Brian Hendel
Founder & President, Splice Digital
