Alanna is our Client Experience & Operations expert. Her experience working with start-ups from Ottawa to San Francisco, and starting her own business, has allowed her to pin-point the specific needs of our wide range of clients. She has a strong agile mindset, an in-depth understanding of business process management and an empathetic approach to customer satisfaction. Her education in Material and Operations Management from Algonquin College has given her the edge required to keep up with Ottawa’s rapid and dynamic Tech Sector.

‘Tick Tock’ Tom is an experienced fabricator, sculptor, and coordinator. He has developed numerous movie sets and can use every tool in the box to create amazing products for a diverse set of clientele.

Petr is a filmmaker, set producer, photographer, and brand development expert with an impressive set of film production credits. He blends photography with digital media to produce a wide array of marketing materials.

Will Fletcher is a highly proficient Industrial Designer and generalist. As a recent BID graduate from Carleton University, his thesis project received the Innovation Award and second place overall at the ACIDO Rocket design awards in Toronto. Will is passionate for seamless integration of physical and digital experiences and strives to make meaningful connections between material, aesthetics and functionality to develop impactful solutions that genuinely connect with their users.

Erin is the CEO of Robot Missions, an internet personality as RobotGrrl, an experienced robotic designer and electrical developer. She adds her extensive knowledge of Arduino and IOT and is a proud female tech founder.

Jason is a mechanical enthusiast. The combination of years of experience in design and fabrication with a background in machine automation and software forms the foundation for his work at Bayview Yards. His interests span a wide range of technologies which include green transportation, renewable energy systems with a focus on wind turbines and solar electric, mechanical design and drafting, alternative housing and steam-hybrid drive systems. Jason received a diploma as a Wind Turbine Technician and Industrial Technician from St. Lawrence College.

Joanne is an accomplished, versatile, and driven leader with excellent knowledge of government, not-for-profit and corporate business practices. Joanne’s passion is leading innovative strategic programs which focus on both social and financial return on investment. As the Director of the Manufacturing and Digital Media Lab, as well as GovTech Prototyping, Joanne balances her time between the production environment and the boardroom. Her team is creative, passionate, and committed to delivering innovative new prototypes on behalf of innovators, entrepreneurs and emerging tech firms.