The Crew

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    Serene Yew aka Benevolent Dictator

    CEO | Director of Technology

    Serene is an expert senior software developer, and the visionary CEO of Pixeltree Inc. With a passion for technology and community with a keen business acumen, she is a champion for supporting tech talent and fostering Calgary’s tech community. Through hackathons and student training programs, she empowers the next generation of developers. Her leadership and advocacy make her a pivotal figure in Calgary’s tech industry.

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    Carolina Contreras-Issa

    Intermediate Developer | Project Manager

    Carolina is a dynamic powerhouse, seamlessly blending her skills as an intermediate software developer and project manager with a flair for acting. Her diverse talents and passion for excellence make her a force to be reckoned with in tech, and on stage.

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    Ryan M. Fairweather

    UX/UI Designer | Project Manager | Product Manager

    Ryan is an award-winning Calgary artist and co-founder of Bee Kingdom, a world-renowned glassblowing collective who got involved with tech in 2021. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for user-centred design, Ryan crafts intuitive and beautiful interfaces. As an accomplished visual artist, his artistic vision and technical prowess create a unique perspective on digital media. His leadership and creativity help drive the team to deliver innovative and attractive solutions.

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    John "Hot Keys" Ngo

    Junior Developer

    John is a junior developer at Pixeltree where he turns complex problems into clean, efficient code. Though he’s just started his journey in the tech world, his curiosity and dedication make him a rising star on the team. He lives by his motto; Efficiency is everything!

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    Trilly

    Bug Hunter

    Trilly is a seasoned gecko and senior bug hunter who’s squashed more bugs than most coders have written lines of code. Known for her no-nonsense approach, she’ll fix your app while perched on your monitor, glaring judgementally at your sloppy syntax.