In his role as CEO of Microdea, Steve has broad oversight over strategy, finance, and operations. Prior to joining Microdea in 2014, Steve oversaw RedLeaf Management Partners, a private investment firm that he founded in 2012. Prior to RedLeaf, Steve worked in the Infrastructure Private Equity and Private Debt groups at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the independent investment management organization formed to help sustain the pensions of 18 million working Canadians. Steve holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, where he graduated with distinction.
Steve Divitkos
Chief Executive Officer
Darren Sesel
VP, Solution Architecture
As Head of Solution Architecture, Darren has broad oversight over customer solution design and partner integrations. Darren has been with Microdea since its inception, and over the course of his long and diverse career with the company he has held various positions within development, support, and implementations. Since moving into management almost a decade ago, Darren has worked closely with a wide variety of customers to create solutions, applications and integrations. Darren completed the Programming Systems and Systems Design program at Seneca College after receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto.
Nick Tieri
VP, Professional Services
Nick Tieri is the VP of Professional Services for Microdea, where he oversees paid services. Nick began his career as an implementation consultant in 1997. Before joining Microdea, Nick served as a Manager of Services and Support for three years. Nick joined Microdea in 2007 and has worked in progressively senior roles. He became Manager of Services and Support in 2011 and VP of Professional Services in 2015. Nick holds a Business Administration Degree from Ryerson University along with Microsoft and Cisco certifications.
Jim Cloughley
VP, Software Engineering
Jim has worked in the Enterprise Software space for over 20 years in verticals including accounting, performance management and healthcare. Jim has held progressive technical roles in software engineering focused on code, teams, practice and process to deliver exceptional software intended to delight customers. At Microdea, Jim is responsible for leading and inspiring a great team including software developers, quality assurance, technical writing and support. Jim holds a degree in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and certified in Scrum in 2005.
Jonathan Cowie
VP, Sales & Marketing
Jonathan has more than 20 years of sales and business development experience, having sold software and consulting solutions into a variety of vertical markets. Prior to joining Microdea Jonathan has held various sales roles from Account Executive to Vice President of Sales. During this time he has developed broad experience building teams and growing businesses in both Canada and the US. Jonathan believes that the future growth and success of Microdea will be fueled by the expertise of our people and the quality of our market-leading service and solutions.
Ed Yu
Director, Product Management
At Microdea, Ed leads the product management function and is accountable for developing and executing on the short and long-term product strategy. Before joining Microdea in 2016, Ed gained over ten years of experience in many facets of the commercial software space including technical support, professional services, project and product management. Ed holds an MBA in Management and Technology Innovation and a BComm from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University.
