
Gary Toste brings 20 years of extensive technical and business expertise to his role as CEO of Brisk Mobile. Before joining Brisk Mobile, Gary spent more than 7 years in the mobile space, most recently as the SVP Product and Services at Tira. Prior to Tira, Gary had a number of senior product and development management roles in enterprise software companies such as Delrina,Symantec , and Broadbase. Gary graduated from the University of Toronto with an Electrical Engineering degree specializing in computer software.
Justin Simonelis has been professionally building software for 10 years and has been involved with mobile application development for much of that time. His industry experience is broad having worked in areas such as mobile apps and games, large scale enterprise apps in banking, online casinos, and credit. At Brisk Mobile, Justin is responsible for architecting complete software solutions and overall management of the development team. He is an Agile advocate and ensures the team is always up to date with industry best practices and cutting edge technology. Justin is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a B.Sc in Computer Science.
Tim Harrison has been involved in Mobile Software Development since 2004, first with Tira Wireless and then with Brisk Mobile. Working with Agile processes and a variety of platforms, he has held a broad spectrum of roles, from QA to Product Management. With a degree in Philosophy from the University of Toronto, he brings insights and innovation to the table in an industry known for its fast pace and ever-changing paradigms. He is a self-motivated learner who has always had an affinity for computers and all things technological.
Andrey Parkhomenko brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and operations savvy to his role at Brisk Mobile. He has been involved specifically in the mobile space for over 3 years. His 3+ years of previous project management and development management experience augment his operations responsibilities at Brisk Mobile. At Brisk Mobile, Andrey is responsible for managing operations of our satellite offices. Andrey is a graduate of Kiev-Mohyla University with a Masters in Computer Science.
Andrew Jackson is a recent addition to Brisk Mobile. He is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in diverse industries ranging from start-ups to established organizations. He has led marketing, product management, product development, sales, communications, branding, public relations, and governance strategies. As the CEO of his advisory firm, Knowmads Inc., Andrew acts as advisor, “pinch hitter”, and catalyst for ventures aligned with his passions for mobile, design, music, gaming, governance, and social enterprises. Andrew graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a B. Sc in Computer Science.