People

CEO & Creative Technologist

As CEO of NGX, Leigh provides valuable insight, direction and business savvy. As our Creative Technologist, Leigh imagines fun and innovative experiences for our interactive technology. Leigh is an honours graduate of Vancouver Film School's New Media Program, has over 15 years of interactive media experience, and is a recipient of the "Canadian Young Entrepreneur of the Year" award. Leigh's restless ambition is to realize the next great interactive idea.

Creative Director

Over a decade of experience in interactive agencies gives Andre the leadership skills and know-how to direct the creative process at NGX. He lives for storytelling, breathes design and eats motion in a very interactive world. Andre has worked for some of the world's largest companies, won some awards and packs a mean creative punch.

Senior Interactive Designer

As our Senior Designer, Justin's passion for design, usability, and interaction comes shining through. Justin is a cool character who has extensive experience in designing creative and engaging interfaces. With a degree in digital art and design from Thompson Rivers University, coupled with his many years of know-how it is no wonder Justin leaves a trail of top-calibre work in his wake. Justin is driven to doodle (and man can he doodle!) and that's just the way we like it.

VP & Project Director

As VP, Jessica thrives in the convergence of design aesthetic, technical knowledge, and interpretive storytelling. Jessica grasps the nuances of a client's business and demonstrates flair for creating remarkable results. As Project Director, Jessica works with our team to ensure our projects stay focused. Armed with a UBC Science Degree and a passion for the arts, Jess is a geek in partial disguise.

Project Manager

Maria is a technical and process-driven project manager who happens to speak 5 languages and has a PhD in Electrical Engineering! As a project manager, she is the "glue person", successfully bringing people together to converge on requirements, solutions and deadlines. Maria is a certified ScrumMaster with a zest for science education, data visualization, and travel.

Project Manager

Marta is a museum geek and a skilled project manager with an eye for design and usability. Marta's PM talents are bolstered by a SFU Communications degree and a graphic design diploma, and she is working on her PMP certification. Marta's creative perspective adds flair to her research and organizational abilities for a strategic approach to our projects.

Project Coordinator

Diedre is an organized and capable project coordinator with a delightful sense of humour. As project coordinator, Diedre shines by doing what needs to get done when it needs to get done – whether content research, documentation, or QA! With a degree in Anthropology and a background in tourism, Diedre adds flair to our project management team while getting the job done with prowess.

VP of Business Development

Thomas demonstrates strong leadership and astute business acumen as VP of Business Development. With an MBA from Sauder School of Business (UBC) and a Commerce degree from McGill, Thomas has the academic background to bolster his experience. With a focus on financial analysis and strategic alliances, Thomas is often found in his pink socks musing over spreadsheets and big ideas.

Technical Director

As Technical Director, Patrick is NGX's expert in interactive technology. With a passion for innovation, Patrick is a trailblazer for NGX product development and custom client solutions. Patrick's expertise includes a degree in Computer Applications and 15 years as a developer at IBM and Microsoft. Patrick helps drive the NGX innovative spirit through his love of trends, tea, and technology.

Technical Director

As Technical Director, Eric shines with 5 star qualifications: a Diploma in Systems Analysis & Computing Studies, a Certificate in Database Development, an A+ and Network+ Certified Professional (CompTIA), a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Solution Developer (MCSD), and Database Administrator (MCDBA). With 20 years of software development experience, Eric has been a NGX pillar for 10 years. Eric is known as the quiet thinker who is the mastermind behind NGX systems.