CEO
Professor and former Director at the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Burnaby Mountain Research Chair, Simon Fraser University (SFU).
As a former Canada Research Chair in Mechatronic and Smart Material Systems at the University of Waterloo, and former President and CEO of Mechworks Systems Inc. – Dr. Golnaraghi has led a research team to conduct various pioneering studies leading to commercialization and spin-out companies in the Mechatronics sector.
As a CEO and President of Mechworks Systems Inc., a University of Waterloo based start-up, Dr. Golnaraghi was responsible for commercialization of various intelligent sensor technologies with clients ranging from Cooperstandard, L3 Communications, Toronto Transit Commission, Polymer Technologies and Dura. In addition during his tenure as the CEO, Dr. Golnaraghi collaborated with various international commercial companies including GM (US), Lord Corporation (US), Cooperstandard (US), Polymer Technologies (US-Canada), L3 Communications (US-Canada). His technology expertise includes Dynamics and Vibration, Impact Dynamics, Mechatronics Design, Smart Materials, Intelligent Sensors and Diagnostics of Mechanical Systems and Machinery.
Strategic and Marketing Advisor
Roger is an experienced executive who drives substantial growth by setting viable core business strategies and successfully implementing tactical plans. Throughout his career, he has proven his ability to quickly act on an organization’s key opportunities and challenges to achieve corporate milestones and provide investor confidence.
Mr. Flowerdew has worked in complex industries including biotech drug development, medical devices, information technologies, and specialized manufacturing. He has a broad understanding of senior corporate leadership and governance in private and public business environments and NGO organizations and has managed operations and developed business in Canada, the United States, England, South Africa, and Europe.
Vice-President Engineering
Regional Manager, Asia-Pacific
A Simon Fraser University engineering graduate, he delves into diverse research projects encompassing helmet design, efficacy, certification standards, and impact test apparatus. A seasoned product developer, particularly in pioneering helmet technologies, he has been an integral part of Shield-X Technology since 2015, contributing significantly to the development of its flagship products.
Vice-President of Sales and Marketing
Jack Feng has 30 years of marketing and management experience, including marketing strategy, international trade and distribution system setup and management. Nothing excites me more than seeing big technology ideas come to life. I have been fortunate to build up a fun and successful marketing career, focused on navigating the ambiguity of early- and growth- stage technology companies. I am addicted to understanding the "why" and building out B2B marketing strategies to benefit as many customers as we can.
Engineering Manager
Trevor is a Mechatronic Systems Engineering graduate from Simon Fraser University and former football player. He brings firsthand knowledge of impacts and concussion protocols. Since joining Shield-X in January 2021, he has been pivotal in projects focusing on the helmet impact test apparatus and product development.
CTO of Innovata Labs, is a pioneering technologist, serial entrepreneur, angel investor and founder of five high technology companies across US and Canada is the Chairman and Director of SXT.
As active executive management personnel, over the last 34 years, Mr. Jelveh has immense experience in research, product development, systems design and integration. His experience includes, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Sound Logic Netwroks, (2005-Present), Founder & Chief Technology Officer Séance Software (2003-2006), Chief Technology Officer eBusiness Systems of Avaya (2002-2003), Chief Technology Officer eBusiness Systems of Lucent Technologies (1999-2002), and Manager Special Engineering of Pacific Bell. He has also consulted for companies such as, Atomic Energy of Canada, Digital Sound, and Pacific Bell.
Mr. Jelveh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Western Michigan University (1976), Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison (1977) and DEA; Diplôme d'études Approfondies (L'École Supérieure d'Électricité) SUPELEC Paris, France (1980). He is also an accredited Professional Engineer in Ontario and British Columbia.
Roland has had a wide-ranging career at Nike, Pacific Telesis, and McKinsey and Company. During his career at Nike, he held a variety of global functional roles and multi-billion dollar geographic roles; at Pacific Telesis and McKinsey, Roland worked on projects in Silicon Valley with leading high-technology companies. He currently serves as a Board Advisor to Tillamook Creamery (a leading dairy co-operative in the Pacific Northwest) and is involved as an advisor/investor in several technology and brand-oriented companies.
Professor and Head of Product Design and Optimization Lab, Mechatronics Systems Engineering at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Wang has several years of expertise in Design, Optimization, and Advanced Manufacturing. Dr. Wang has won university-level as well as national research awards. He is currently a fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and serves as an associate editor for ASME Transactions, Journal of Mechanical Design, and an associate editor for International Journal of Engineering Optimization, geographically representing North America.