Our People
At Matrikon we want to be the best, so we recruit the best. That’s why we offer a workplace setting that our employees enjoy coming to. We know a healthy work-life balance is important, and at Matrikon you’ll enjoy flexible work hours, a casual environment and a culture of diversity.
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Sameer Suleman, Product Manager, OPC Training
Education: BCom Ryerson University
Hobbies: Golf, Squash
Matrikon Life: 4 years
Matrikon is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity. I have never been held back in anything that I have wanted to do; my managers have always been very supportive of my actions.
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Tell us about your career path at MTK.
I started at Matrikon just under four years ago as a Quality Assurance Technician in OPC. Since that time I have been the project manager for OPC Services and now in my current role as product manager for OPC Training.
What do you appreciate about working here?
The open door policy is something that I really appreciate. Anytime I have an issue or just want advice from my manager or my VP, they are always willing to talk and help me work through it.
What inspires you in your day to day work?
Matrikon provides a dynamic work environment. Everyday is a new and exciting challenge, I haven’t found a day yet that has proven to be boring. There is always something to keep me on my toes.
What interesting projects have you had the chance to work on?
I have worked on many interesting projects, some of the notable ones are a coal fired power plants in the middle of the Nevada desert, a lumber mill in northern Ontario and even an offshore platform off the coast of Venezuela.
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Daniel Lishingman, Products Coordinator
Education: BSc Computing Science
Hobbies: Hockey, Working Out, Home Theatre, Soccer
Matrikon Life: 10 years
My background is in Software Development, and this is what excites me. Matrikon has given me a chance to experience as well as lead in all aspects of the Software Development project cycle.
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What do you appreciate about working here?
The people, the opportunities and the type of work we do. I believe the employees at Matrikon are some of the smartest in the engineering and software industry. They are also a blast to work with. Combine that with constantly working with cutting edge technology and endless opportunity, and you’ve got a winner.
What inspires you in your day to day work?
I’m most inspired by the fact that the software and projects I’m working on have a very direct impact on Matrikon’s business, and the fact that our work has the potential to make a huge improvement on the daily working routines of our customers.
What makes you proud to be a Matrikon employee?
I’m proud of the corporate values we hold, the company’s involvement in the community, and the integrity with which we conduct business.
3 words that describe Matrikon?
Commitment. Integrity. Innovation.
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Darci Dillon, HSE Coordinator
Education: Office Administration - NAIT
Hobbies: Reading, Watching movies
Matrikon Life: 4 years
Matrikon is a great place to learn, to be challenged and to have fun. Our culture is fantastic and the opportunities here are unmatchable. Everyone’s ideas are encouraged and appreciated, it doesn’t matter if you are in Administration, Finance, Solutions or OPC, everyone has a voice and everyone is heard.
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Tell us about your career path at MTK.
I started at Matrikon in our administration “pool” and then became the administrator for various groups, departments and executives. Now I work in the Health Safety and Environment department.
What do you appreciate about working here?
The sense of community that grabs you from the moment you walk in the front door. I have worked at many large companies and have never gotten the feeling of being in a family like I do at Matrikon. Everyone works very hard to promote the sense of belonging, whether you have been at Matrikon for 20 years or two weeks.
What have you learned from your experiences?
There is no other company quite like Matrikon anywhere. It is really unique. It is not just a place to go to work everyday; it is a way of life. The values and work ethic that Matrikon promotes and believes in makes you want to be a better person and employee. It makes you want to go that extra mile to ensure that every client (internal or external) gets the value they deserve.
What makes you proud to be a Matrikon employee?
Matrikon puts a lot of emphasis on "Heart". You need to have heart to work here, we want our clients to be fully satisfied and we don’t quit until they are. Anyone can just "do the job" but only special people will go the extra mile.
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Melissa Guglich, Lead Products Designer
Education: BSc Computing Science
Hobbies: Public Speaking, Reading, Golf
Matrikon Life: 3 years
Matrikon is a great place to work and grow your career. The sky is the limit for someone with skill and ambition.
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Tell us about your career path at MTK.
I started at Matrikon in the Product Support department, providing direct customer support for our software. After a year and a half, I was given the opportunity to move into a product design role, and within a few months I became a team lead within the Products group. Now, almost three years later, I also run a unique 8-week training program offered to new employees.
What do you appreciate about working here?
Matrikon offers flexible hours, and a fun work atmosphere. The camaraderie we have with one another is unlike anything I have experienced at any other company.
3 words that describe Matrikon?
Innovative. Fun. Rewarding.
How has Matrikon helped grow your career?
Matrikon has given me many opportunities to show off my skills and be recognized for my successes. I was able to take a few post-secondary courses to augment my skill set, and I have been given many networking opportunities to meet new people.
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