Our Team
At SoilOptix®, we hire people from across Canada who are innovative, energetic, and dedicated. We’re a small company that is growing quickly, and we’re looking for individuals to come along for the ride. Does this sound like you? Visit our Careers page to view and apply for our open positions, and become a part of our team!
Paul Raymer
Co-Founder & President
Year Started:
Since the beginning…
Education:
Mechanical Engineering Technology- Mobile Equipment Design; Fanshawe College.
Fun Fact:
While days off are rare when running a company, Paul has his private pilot’s license and enjoys flying with his son in his spare time.
Lori Davey
Operations Manager
Year Started:
March 2018
Education:
Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles Certification; Harvard University Advertising Art and Graphic Design Diploma; Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology
Fun Fact:
I have some pretty important ancestors, including a King of France and a US President.
Zachary Harmer
North America Sales & Global Support Manager
Year Started:
May 2017
Education:
B.Sc. Physical Geography; Brock University
Fun Fact:
My golf handicap matches the amount of famous baseball players I've met... Note: I'm not a good golfer.
Jessica Clayton
Sales & Marketing
Year Started:
February 2018
Education:
Public Relations Diploma; Conestoga College.
Fun Fact:
Before SoilOptix, I used to coordinate weddings as an event planner.
Ryan Eyre
Product Integration Manager
Year Started:
September 2017
Education:
Bachelor of Environmental Studies; University of Waterloo
Fun Fact:
Ryan is the 6th generation of his family to grow up on their dairy farm in southeastern Ontario.
Sarah Lepp
Research Scientist
Year Started:
January 2020
Education:
M.Sc. in Environmental Science; University of Guelph &
B.Sc. in Physical Geography; Brock University.
Fun Fact:
Knitting is a fantastic pastime; and in the words of the great Elizabeth Zimmermann: “Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn’t hurt the untroubled spirit either.”
Tyler Heppel
Lead Developer
Year Started:
Sept 2023
Education:
Computer Programming; Niagara College
Fun Fact:
I rock climb, I camp, and used to run a magazine
Danylo Kukanov
Junior Data Scientist
Year Started:
January 2021
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering; Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute Computer Programming Diploma; Niagara College.
Fun Fact:
I was tired of constantly buying roses for my girlfriend, so I forged a metal one for her.
Brian Culp
Software Developer
Year Started:
January 2022
Education:
Computer Programming & Analysis Advanced Diploma; Niagara College
Fun Fact:
I like Junior Mints. Who's gonna turn down a Junior Mint? It's chocolate, it's peppermint, it's delicious!
Mike Quill
Junior DevOps
Year Started:
February 2022
Education:
Computer Programming & Analysis Advanced Diploma; Niagara College
Fun Fact:
I learned programming from doing competitive robotics. Won a few trophies and medals along the way.
Kurtis Feick
Automation Supervisor & GIS Analyst
Year Started:
August 2020
Education:
BA Geography; Wilfred Laurier University.
Graduate Certificate in GIS; Fanshawe College.
Fun Fact:
Part owner of the best cat in the world.
Holly MacDonald
GIS Production Manager
Year Started:
January 2018
Education:
B.Sc. Physical Geography; Brock University.
Post Graduate Certificate- GIS Geospatial Management; Niagara College.
Fun Fact:
I once slide down the edge of Iceland's 4th largest glacier (safely and on purpose).
Adam Da Silva-Gouveia
GIS Analyst & Support Technician
Year Started:
June 2020
Education:
Hons. BA – Geography; York University, Post Grad Certificate - GIS; Niagara College.
Fun Fact:
Drone Pilot. Practicing Jiu Jitsu/ Yoga. Basketball/ Soccer fan.
Nick Grivich
Technical Support & GIS Analyst
Year Started:
June 2020
Education:
BSc Geography; Brock University. Post-Graduate Certificate in GIS- Geospatial Management; Niagara College.
Fun Fact:
I am right-handed, but can only eat with my left hand.
Christopher Garofalo
GIS Supervisor
Year Started:
June 2021
Education:
BSc. (Honours) Geography with Concentration in Geomatics; Brock University. Geographic Information Systems - Geospatial Management Postgraduate Diploma; Niagara College.
Fun Fact:
I enjoy Italian cuisine, combat sports, and fishing.