“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people” – Steve Jobs
Elantis is a company of like-minded people collaborating to develop solutions that exceed your expectations. Our team is comprised of workflow and automation experts, SharePoint specialists, application developers, and business intelligence analysts with a common goal of providing exceptional results.
Our team members are empowered to solve problems in a flexible environment that fits each individual’s unique lifestyle. We hire people who are eager to learn new skills and who recognize that education is for life.
Amberyl Watson (She/Her)
Certifications:
Professional Management Certificate
Advanced Leadership Certificate
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
I love how connected and collaborative we are as an organization. Everyone has a seat and a voice at the table, and everyone is heard. It is so amazing to work so openly and honestly with one another.
What’s your secret talent that no one know about?
I can do a double back flip on a trampoline!
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
At dance practice, spending time with friends and loved ones, or relaxing watching my latest anime fix.
Name three things on your bucket list.
Travel to Japan to see the Shinto ruins, Travel to Egypt to see the valley of the kings and the pyramids, travel inside Son Doong (The worlds largest cave system, it could fit the empire state building!!)
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a..
Rubber chicken manufacturer when I grew up.
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
Sometimes I spend hours looking at images from JWST or watching space documentaries, in complete awe of how small we are in the universe, but how big of impact we make. It reminds me of the story “Horton hears a who”. Just because we cant see it or feel it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. There is so much we don’t know.
Amy Grendus (She/Her)
Specialties:
Nintex Forms, Nintex Workflows, Microsoft SharePoint, Proposal Development
Certifications:
Nintex Workflow Professional – SharePoint
Association of Proposal Management Professionals – Certified Practitioner
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
Everyone here really cares about our customers and about each other. It’s refreshing to work somewhere that is interested in more than the bottom line.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Don’t panic!
Name three things on your bucket list.
Climb Kilimanjaro, learn a second language, and get my MBA.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
The finish line of a race! I love running – that feeling when you see that finished line and the crowds are cheering is unbeatable. I’m addicted.
If you were a superhero, what would be your super power?
I’d defeat everyone’s bad moods with a karaoke dance party.
Brad Boyle (He/Him)
Specialties:
Certifications:
What is your favorite thing about working at Elantis?
The people are fantastic!
Name three things on your bucket list.
Trip to Japan, trip to Machu Picchu and go skydiving.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
My backyard by the fire.
Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with?
Nicola Tesla, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Plato, and Billy Connolly. I think it would make for interesting dinner conversation.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
I am happiest doing yard work at home.
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
If I had to pick just one of the nerdy things I do in my spare time, it would probably be MTG.
Christina Stimson (She/Her)
Bio coming soon!
Darcy Lang (He/Him)
Certifications:
Diploma in Technology Computer systems
VB.net I, II, III ADO.net, ASP.net application programming
Meridio Developer education, SharePoint Portal Services, C#, Kofax/Ascent Capture certification
Web Development
C++ Programming
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
The opportunity to work with others on using SharePoint and business process improvements.
If you could have dinner with four people, living or dead, who would it be?
Da Vinci, J.S. Bach, The Obama’s, Jesus at the last supper (I could be included in the painting!!!).
Where is your favorite place in the world?
Kauai, Hawaii.
Name three things on your bucket list.
Visit Britain and Ireland.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
Spending time with family and friends.
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
Decompress with PS4 COD and Cars.
Dave Roe (He/Him)
Specialties:
Customer relationship management, customer experience management, team building
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
Can I pick two? First of all, we get to make a real difference in our customers’ business. And I love watching our team members’ growth and career development.
What is your secret talent that no one knows about?
I ran the Boston Marathon in just over 3 hours.
If you could have dinner with four people, living or dead, who would it be?
John Lennon, Gandhi, Guy Gibson, and Stan Laurel.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I always wanted to be in a band. In fact, I was the guitarist in a hardcore punk band when I was younger.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
However far you go down the wrong path, it’s still the wrong path. So if things aren’t working out, just adjust and move forwards.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team?
Be yourself, tell us what you like and what you don’t like – success will follow.
Emma Dobbie-Beaudoin (She/Her)
Specialties:
ADP, ECMS and Nintex – Promapp
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
The working environment in Elantis is amazing because people encourage you and the team really wants everyone to succeed. You feel truly welcomed when you walk in the doors.
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
Lots to choose from here but I will say playing World of Warcraft.
If you won the lottery tomorrow, what business would you start?
I would start a soup and sandwich shop with a good patio and great drink selection.
What is your favourite family tradition?
It would be going to Maui each year for Christmas with my family. (Who doesn’t want to get away from Alberta in December?)
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is,
Calm down, be patient and think.
Where is your favourite place in the world?
MY BED!!
Josef Hans Lara (He/Him)
Specialties:
Relationship management, software licensing, public speaking
Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS)
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
The team is an excellent group of individuals.
What achievement in your career are you most proud of?
I was recognized as Canada’s best Microsoft partner in my second year of business practice.
What was the most important thing you learned before high school?
How to play the guitar.
What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I’m well versed in political philosophy, in fact I have written a book about it.
What causes are you most passionate about?
Human rights, safety for children, and democratic advancement.
What are you happiest doing when you’re not at work?
Just doing things with my kids, any activity that gives me the chance to explore their brilliant minds. Observing how a human being develops is fascinating and a legacy.
Josh Roe (He/Him)
Specialties:
Nintex Workflow Cloud, Nintex O365, Process Automation
Certifications:
Certified Practitioner in Nintex Workflow Cloud
Certified Practitioner in Nintex O365
Certified Expert in Nintex Workflow Cloud
Certified Expert in O365
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
There is a great emphasis on teamwork here at Elantis, everyone is made to feel welcome and inspired to be the best possible version of themselves.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
Banff is my favourite place and I’m not just saying that because I work for a Canadian company.
What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Knowing that the projects we deliver will make a massive difference to other peoples working lives.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve..
It would involved sliding down a snowy hill very fast with pointy objects attached to my feet. Oh wait?
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
In the gym or in a beer garden (two very contrasting things)
If I weren’t so damn good at my job, I’d probably be..
A House DJ, I’m not saying I’d be a good one but I’d be having lots of fun doing it.
Specialties:
Governance, IT Strategy, Information Architecture, Business Process Automation, Microsoft SharePoint, C#, Power Shell, Microsoft Azure, Web Design and Development, Business Development
Certifications:
Nintex virtual Technology Evangelist
Nintex Certified Sales Professional
Nintex Certified Technical Professional
Nintex Promapp Promaster
Dale Carnegie Leadership and Communication Certification (Golden Book recipient)
Project Leadership Certification
Sandler Sales Mastery
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
Helping deliver projects that bring value to our customers and exceed expectations.
What is your secret talent that no one knows about?
I’m Edmonton’s greatest rapper.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Sometimes a teacher, always a student.
What achievement in your career have you been most proud of?
Receiving the Dale Carnegie Golden Book award.
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
Making music and rapping to my dog and mini-me.
When you were five years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A professional football player.
Bio coming soon!
Lance Taylor (He/Him)
Specialties:
Developmental programming knowledge with SharePoint O365, SharePoint (2003 –2016), Power Apps, Power Automate (Microsoft Flow), Common Data Service (CDS), SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Nintex O365 / Cloud Workflow, SharePoint Designer, PowerShell, MS Visual Studio.NET Framework, ANSI C, C#, Visual Basic, SQL, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
Certifications:
Programming Diploma, SharePoint Specialization
Diploma, Computer Programming & Systems
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
Getting the opportunity to work on a variety of projects using technologies that I champion, and learning from others.
What is your secret talent that no one knows about?
I hunt for and collect “Space Rocks” (a.k.a. Meteorites).
Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with?
Freddy Mercury, David Bowie, Tom Petty, and Jesus. I think that would be a great dinner party!
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
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Where is your favorite place in the world?
“The Park” in Las Vegas. Second table table outside of the Brewhaus next to the Jenga blocks.
What project/achievement in your career are you most proud of?
Process Automation(s) that I built and implemented for Sobeys/Safeway, up to and including building primary Order Entry Systems to receive grocery orders from the stores.
Melissa Koeppen (She/Her)
What is your favorite thing about working at Elantis and why?
So far it seems like a very welcoming and laid-back environment. Starting a new job is always a little scary but I mostly just feel excited to learn more about my new position and colleagues!
What is your favorite family tradition?
More of a game, but someone in my family was given five clown figurines that no one wants, so of course we try to pawn them off on each other by hiding them in closets, luggage, under pillows, etc. I haven’t seen one for a while so I’m sure it’s hiding in my house somewhere!
What cause(s) do you care about?
I love animals so anything to do with animal welfare. I have also been volunteering as a youth mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the past few years and it’s been very rewarding to help guide my little sister and see her thrive.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a… veterinarian when I grew up—before I learned I wouldn’t just be playing with the animals all day.
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start… a board game café! My husband would handle the board game side of things and I’d run the food/drink side.
What are you happiest doing when you’re not working?
Spending time with my husband and our dog, whether it’s taking long walks when the weather is nice, or staying in watching Netflix, playing video or board games.
Michael Williams (He/Him)
Specialties:
Nintex, SharePoint, Project Management, Network Administration, Shoretel, Cisco, VPN, Wireless Technologies, DNS, AWS, R&D, Analytics, C#, HTML
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
The people, the open friendly environment is amazing.
What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I can survive almost anything.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
The amount of impact I have on change within the company.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve?
All you can eat tacos.
What’s your favorite family tradition?
We celebrate Christmas every day of December with small gifts and one large present on Christmas day.
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
I have been a dungeon master for a group of friends every other Saturday for nearly a decade.
Mitchell Meijers (He/Him)
Specialties:
Nintex, SharePoint, HTML, PowerShell, Working with networking equipment, Troubleshooting skills
Certifications:
NAIT Graduate; Network Engineering Technology (2018)
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
The social and relaxing atmosphere. It gives the feeling of a community instead of a corporation.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
Home; where family is.
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start a….
Investment firm investing into the stock market.
Who or what inspires you and why?
I am inspired by my end-goal in life; to own a plot of land to retire on and grow chickens. To have a large and healthy family of my own.
What’s the most helpful way for you to get feedback?
Feedback with substance; it points out what it is talking about and where, what is wrong/right, why it is, and what they would do to improve on it. A small report so to say.
If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Flight; to go anywhere without restriction and of course reach my destinations faster.
Bio coming soon!
Sandra Basheer (She/Her)
Specialties:
Microsoft 365, Scratch, and accessibility in Windows.
Certifications:
Microsoft Innovative Educator
MS-900
MCT
Accessibility in Action
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
The people 😊 I appreciate the warm welcome and the willingness to support and mentor.
If I weren’t so damn good at my job, I’d probably be a…
Clinical Psychologist.
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
I love to learn about paintings’ analysis and architecture.
What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
In my free time I love to make food shaped candles.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a..
Artist when I grew up.
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start a…
Non-profit company.
Tyler Dys (He/Him)
Specialties:
Javascript, .NET, Nintex, SharePoint, Project Management, JQuery, CSS, HTML, C#, VB, C++, SQL, XML, SharePoint Designer 2010, 2013, Power Automate, Power Apps, ShareGate, VM Ware, Microsoft SharePoint Migration tool, Azure, Teams, InTune, OneDrive, IIS
Certifications:
MCAD
MCP
ITIL
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
I’ve been a lone wolf consulting for quite some time; the sense of community.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Don’t be afraid to ask a question.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
I enjoy seeing projects completed and delivering the value to people that weren’t sure how to achieve the outcome.
Where is your favourite place in the world?
My favorite places are anywhere by a lake.
What’s the most helpful way for you to get feedback?
I like people that are direct, I would rather have the conversation to rectify the issue and improve.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
Being outdoors fishing, golfing, camping, being with family.
Will Russell (He/Him)
Certifications:
Nintex Certified Sales Professional
What’s the best thing about working at Elantis?
My favorite thing about working at Elantis are the people. Everyone was extremely welcoming when I joined and the work culture is very team focused. For me, being able to talk to colleagues and bounce ideas off one another can only lead to not only personal but also company success.
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start this company…
I’d start a Baseball Academy for training local youth on a high level.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
My favorite place in the world is Aruba. It has the softest sand and some of the nicest beaches I have ever experienced. A close second though would be Maui.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a…
I was pretty sure I was going to be a Professional Baseball Player when I grew up.
Name three things on your bucket list.
Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Ride the world’s longest Zipline in Haiti and Retire by the age of 55.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
Spending time with my 3 Year old daughter Addision. Watching her develop and grow and seeing her become her own person will always bring a smile to my face.
There are lots of opportunities for advancement in our growing company. We give you the resources and mentorship necessary to develop your career, and we work with you to build a plan that meets your goals.
If you're like us, there's nothing better than learning a new skill. Technology moves quick, and you want to move quicker. We help keep you up to date with training plans aligned to your interests and strengths.
Keeping a balance between your career and your personal life can be tough. We provide a flexible and relaxed environment to suit your lifestyle and goals.
