PATRICK MCGINN

Bachelor’s in International Business

Patrick McGinn is the Chief Operating Officer at CoolIT Systems, overseeing the company’s marketing, sales, product development, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. Since joining CoolIT in 2012, Patrick has held various leadership roles, significantly contributing to the company’s growth in the data center cooling market.

Patrick holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, which has provided a strong foundation for his extensive business management experience in high-growth consumer and industrial markets. A technology leader, he has a proven track record of developing and executing complex business strategies in highly competitive environments. His expertise spans product development processes, commercialization, and nearshore and offshore manufacturing, which has been instrumental in building CoolIT’s expertise in the liquid cooling industry.

Under Patrick’s leadership, CoolIT has solidified its position as the global market share leader in Direct Liquid Cooling. His team is deeply involved in advanced technology research and new market analysis, areas that Patrick finds particularly exciting and vital for the company’s future.

Patrick is a visionary leader who believes in the power of fostering a dynamic culture, nurturing talented teams, and pursuing innovative strategies. His dedication to these principles ensures that CoolIT remains on a robust growth trajectory in the years ahead.

ADAM SCHADER

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Master of Science (MS) in Accounting, CPA

With over 20 years of international experience managing technology companies, implementing effective financial policies, and developing go-to-market strategies, Adam brings a plethora of senior skills to the team. Before joining CoolIT Systems, Adam was the CFO at AC Photonics, leading the company through several technology transformations and managing the organization’s financial models and budgets.

BRYDON GIERL

Brydon Gierl has been working in the liquid cooling field for over 20 years and has been aggressively innovating since starting CoolIT. Possessing the ability to create and implement a vision, he has captured the future of data center technology and continues to plan and develop high-quality solutions.

Prior to co-founding CoolIT Systems he worked in various capacities in construction and fabrication industries learning valuable lessons as a first-time business owner operator.

Currently in his position as SVP of Product Development at CoolIT Systems he is back to where his creative talents are best exploited. With a work ethic born on the family farm, Brydon is a driver for CoolIT’s productivity and cutting-edge automation.

BRANDON PETERSON

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), MBA Candidate (2023)

Delivering industry-leading technology that enables our customers to push new limits, Brandon is Sr. Vice President of Business Development at CoolIT Systems. Starting at CoolIT in 2016 as a Field Application Engineer, he now leads business development and customer service functions, including strategy, processes, products, people, and growth.

Innovation, problem-solving and the ability to adapt are driving forces behind Brandon’s collaboration with customers and his team. He is a big picture thinker committed to strategizing and leading CoolIT’s data center and desktop businesses.

HAMID RAFIEI

Hamid has a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Calgary.

Hamid joined CoolIT Systems in Dec 2020 as Director, Manufacturing and his role and scope has increased over the past three years with recently being appointed Senior Vice President, Global Operations.

His team’s scope currently constitutes all CoolIT Systems’ manufacturing footprint in North America and Asia, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Supplier Quality. Hamid has a wide broad experience in all aspects of manufacturing from Production, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to Supply Chain Management and Quality Management.

Hamid was integral in CoolIT’s journey towards automation that started in 2021 with deployment of first automated Passive Coldplate Loop (PCL) assembly lines. Since then his contribution has been significant in restructuring and development of the Supply Chain in CoolIT and scaling manufacturing and operations and ramp up CoolIT’s manufacturing capacity multiple times.

Hamid has a passion for Continuous Improvement, Automation systems and integrated systems.  To learn more about some of the recent achievement led by Hamid at CoolIT, you can visit the article published by Manufacturing In Focus magazine on CoolIT Systems (manufacturinginfocus.com)

Prior to CoolIT, Hamid was with Eaton Corporation for more than 8 years, joining as part of Leadership Development Program (LDP) and served in variety of roles from Engineering team lead, supply chain manager, operational excellence manager and Quality management.

EVELYN GOLBA

Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Management, CPHR

Evelyn is an entrepreneurial, business focused HR professional with over 15 years of experience specializing in building the Talent Management function within both global organizations as well as small, high growth businesses. Evelyn has a proven track record of developing effective talent management programs that promote career growth, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, recruitment strategies, and learning & development.  

By utilizing other areas of experience in strategic talent management, recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, immigration and health and safety, Evelyn has been able to help drive business success while developing Employer Brand & Culture.  

IAN GRAHAM

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

As VP of Information Technology, Ian is responsible for providing business and technical leadership to the CoolIT team.  He ensures the delivery of an integrated technology platform that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives.  By working with CoolIT business partners, he provides innovative, robust, and secure information technology solutions to enable the organization for today and the future.

Ian has over 20 years of leadership experience spanning a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Container Shipping, Cyber Security, and several High-Tech Startup’s.  His experience in these organizations includes the development of commercial software with a worldwide client base, development of leading-edge software and IT infrastructures for multinational companies.

Ian believes and maintains that not only is the function of Information Technology to deliver innovative solutions but ensure it is delivered with a positive customer experience.

KAMAL MOSTAFAVI

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering

He leads a cross-functional engineering team supporting feasibility studies, R&D, design, analysis and simulation, verification and validation, system deployment and production support activities for all lines of CoolIT products. As part of his responsibilities, he develops and maintains strategic direction for technology and life cycle product development across all platforms.

Kamal has a broad and in-depth range of valuable experiences including teaching CATIA courses in Iran, working as a Technical Manager focused on designing medical device components, and many roles in Mechanical Engineering. Kamal was involved in a new hydro plant mechanical design project and designed a 3DOF leader robot capable of loading/unloading saw blades.

Kamal leads his team with these 5 engineering principles: uniformity (consistent designs), integrity (meeting customer requirements with quality), cost-driven (price-competitive products), communication, and innovation.

SCOTT HUDSON

As VP of Quality at CoolIT, Scott and his team are dedicated to embedding quality as a core pillar across every stage of the product lifecycle. With over 20 years of global experience in product strategy, manufacturing operations, and quality management, Scott brings a wealth of expertise in driving continuous improvement and reinforcing quality standards to meet the high expectations of our customers.

In his previous role as VP of Global Quality at Celestica, Scott led impactful initiatives that enhanced product quality and customer satisfaction worldwide. At CoolIT, he oversees the Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, and Product Quality teams, focusing on maintaining rigorous standards and ensuring our products consistently perform to the highest level, every time.

Scott has a passion for quality-driven transformation and enjoys mentoring his teams to achieve both personal and professional growth.

NEIL MULJI

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, M.Sc. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, P.Eng.

Neil has been an significant leader in developing new programs to support the strategic direction of data center cooling. Neil joined CoolIT in 2019 as a Program Manager and quickly became a trusted resource for our customers and a strong cross-functional collaborator internally.

As Vice President of Product, Neil enjoys close interaction and engagement with customers, while also taking on broader responsibilities in Product Management.

Neil completed his BASc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo and went on to achieve his MASc at the University of Toronto in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Neil also holds a certification as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng). Spending most of his career working in start-up and emerging growth companies, Neil has a sharpness for strategic thinking and resilience.

TONY TANG

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Industrial Engineering, MBA Candidate (2025)

JERRY KAO

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Physics, Master of Science (M.Sc.) Industrial Engineering Specializing in Information Management Systems

Jerry is the Regional Director for our APAC team. As such, he is responsible for overseeing CoolIT’s presence in Asia. Boasting deep experience in the IT sector having held positions in sales and management, Jerry has been a foundational element of CoolIT’s overseas footprint.

Originally a Physics grad, Jerry earned his Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering, before working at a thermal solutions company where he honed his skills for several years. He loves the challenge of managing accounts and is driven to see them grow and flourish.

LORRIE WAZNY

CPA, CGA

Lorrie has extensive experience as a senior financial and accounting professional contributing to the senior management team working in a variety of industry sectors, in both private and public company environments. She has been instrumental in improvements to processes, internal controls and ERP systems, working with small, medium and large sized companies. Her passion has always resided in the manufacturing sector, contributing to growth-oriented organizations.

Lorrie’s key manufacturing knowledge was acquired while working for Jayman MasterBUILT, one of Western Canada’s largest home builders, as well as with Graf Canada Ltd., a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of full-line elite hockey equipment and figure skates for the North American market. With Jayman MasterBUILT, she held the position of Divisional Controller for both the multi-family construction and land development divisions, working closely with the COO’s to put in place all of the finance and accounting systems necessary to run the two Divisions from their inception. With Graf Canada Ltd., she was quickly promoted to VP Finance/CFO from the Controllership role for her contribution to building up and managing the finance, accounting, administration and information technology divisions, while experiencing high growth. She participated in the private equity recapitalization of the company and was the lead on implementing SAP, a fully integrated ERP system, linking together customer service, sales, manufacturing, inventory, distribution, finance and accounting.

Lorrie is passionate and dedicated to adding value to the organization with the help of her team, while providing coaching and mentorship.

Lorrie is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta. Outside of her professional career she enjoys outdoor activities and has volunteered in various Board positions with local societies.

JASON BOUTHILLIER

As the Director of Manufacturing in Calgary, Jason oversees the local manufacturing team at CoolIT Systems, managing both the PCL and CDU/MF/SFN production lines. He collaborates with the Production, Engineering, SCM, Quality, Product, and Programs teams to ensure a consistent manufacturing framework.

With a focus on operational optimization, Jason emphasizes both productivity and cost efficiency. He incorporates lean manufacturing principles into operations to enhance efficiency. Recognized for his communication skills, Jason expertly leads cross-functional teams across various sectors. He’s deeply committed to the precision and integrity of manufacturing at CoolIT, consistently striving for operational excellence.

Jason comes with over a decade of leadership experience from diverse sectors, including oil and gas, electronics, automotive, and agriculture. Throughout his career, he has crafted production processes that uphold quality standards across these industries.

PEGGY BURROUGHS

Peggy joins CoolIT as the Director of CoolIT Next. This new program office owns bridging between our Advanced Technology Group, Product Management, Industry Partners, and Customers.

Before working at CoolIT, Peggy was a Strategic Program Manager in Intel’s Data Center Business Innovation Office, concentrating on sustainability in the data center. Prior to that role, she has held positions in Global Supply Chain at Intel, Kyocera-Wireless, and Qualcomm. She brings a passion for innovation and continued learning as well as a wealth of experience in data center thermal technology, market intelligence, and global supplier management. Peggy excels at forging a collaborative environment and building long-term relationships amongst teams and in the industry.

In her spare time, she enjoys time with her family and cheering on her kids at their games, traveling, and cooking.

LUCA CUTRONE

B.A. Bachelor of Arts (Economics), M.B.A Master of Business Administration

As Director of Business Development, Luca and his team are focused on developing professional relationships with OEMs and channel partners to grow the CoolIT portfolio of customers, while helping customers solve complex problems in the Direct Liquid Cooling market, using CoolIT’s innovative suite of solutions.

A champion of deep customer engagement, Luca’s team serves as the Voice of the Customer to deliver product feedback and ensure customer satisfaction through partnership and service excellence.

Luca comes with over a decade of leadership experience designing and scaling world-class customer success, sales, and service delivery models for private companies through to Fortune 500 corporations.  His experiences span industries such as financial services, transportation and logistics, and high-tech startups (including leading a large cross-functional business transformation at Calgary’s first high-tech ‘Unicorn’ startup in 2019).

NASSIM KHALED

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Amazon Cloud Practitioner

He leads product testing and qualification, regulatory, and compliance certification at CoolIT Systems. He also leads all efforts when it comes to reliability of CoolIT products.

Nassim has passion for leadership development, technology, and automation, and is the main author of 3 Engineering books with Springer and Elsevier. He has 40 US patents in the field of automotive, artificial intelligence, controls, and diagnostics. He also has published one children’s book and one novelette. Before joining CoolIT in 2021, he led engineering teams in Cummins and Dover corporation, USA.

JUSTIN LOGAN

Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Queen’s University, the P.Eng designation with APEGA and a PdM-T credential.

Justin Logan has been extensively involved in successful ground-up team, process and product development in the Oil & Gas and Warehouse Automation industries amassing 440+ patents (nationalized families, continuations, and divisionals) to his name.

He co-founded Evolution Energy Technologies, an innovative downhole measurement-while-drilling telemetry engineering firm, and helped grow it from 5 to 130 employees, build a patent portfolio of 700+ filings, and achieve annual revenues over $30M USD before selling to one of the world’s largest oilfield service companies. Here he held roles including Mechanical Engineering Manager, Sustaining Engineering Manager and New Product Commercialization Manager in which he led geographically dispersed and multi-disciplinary teams to develop new products and product iterations from concept to commercialization. While working in the warehouse automation industry, Justin led multi-disciplinary teams to deliver massive reliability improvements (>180x reduction in failure rate), and to define & develop the structure & controls automation of a novel automated storage & retrieval system.

Justin’s experience has given him a strong wholistic view of novel product development and business processes to successfully commercialize new products. He is passionate about understanding the needs of the end user and how to effectively deliver high impact value.

SEAN MUTLOW

PMP (Project Management Professional)

As Director of Desktop Solutions Sean has a 14-year track record at CoolIT of effective leadership and management of exploratory projects. With a role focused on supporting development, new product introduction (NPI) and sustainment for consumer-focused active liquid cooling solutions, he is investigating the next big steps in desktop innovations.

His career path started out with a technology company focused on conducting business online in the late ’90s; he became the fourth employee at FreeRealTime.com. Sean dove headfirst into the technology and as the company grew, moved into the software product team performing quality control, revision control and release management duties. Following the dot com bubble burst of the early 2000s, he took on several IT roles that expanded his hardware experience.

Sean believes in serving CoolIT clients by maintaining customer intimacy no matter the scale and strongly supports that this value ensures a focus on customer needs, driving quality and performance to guarantee lasting competitive advantage.

BRETT DURANTE

Brett is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for CoolIT Systems, supporting the development and leading the execution of key business objectives. Prior to joining CoolIT, Brett was the Senior Manager of Business Strategy for ScanlineVFX and Eyeline Studios, where he played an integral role in selling the group of companies to Netflix, drove international studio expansion efforts, led cross-functional projects, and supported executive leadership. Brett also worked in Deloitte’s Value Creation group, where he helped a range of businesses with growth and pre-acquisition strategies as well as supported post-merger integration efforts. He is passionate about businesses that generate paradigm shifts through innovative technologies and is energized by collaborative and lateral thinking leaders.
Brett holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Victoria and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Bath.

CHARLES ROBISON

B.A. Political Science, M.Sc. International Marketing

Charles is the head of marketing and brand for CoolIT Systems. Starting his career at Intel in product marketing, he has extensive experience marketing technology-based products.  Charles has held product, marketing and sales leadership roles across several sectors, including semiconductors, advanced materials, industrial instrumentation, AI/ML applications, and enterprise software.

Charles views marketing as central to creating value.  He thrives on collaborating with team members, partners and customers to deliver winning corporate and product strategies.

Charles is passionate about working with technology leaders to enable leaps in AI and high-performance computing while helping data center operators worldwide reduce their energy and climate footprint with CoolIT’s industry-leading liquid cooling products.

TARAN SANDHU

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), M. Eng – Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.

As Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Taran and his team are focused on implementing new in-house manufacturing capabilities while enhancing quality, efficiency and capacity of current processes. With PDCA methodology and collaborative leadership at the core of workings, Taran leads continuous improvement for manufacturing automation and standardization.

Taran has a Master of Engineering in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering from University of Calgary and holds Professional Engineer designation. He honed his skills in lean manufacturing, new process introductions and change management with over 14 years’ experience in various roles at a global manufacturing organization for Oil & Gas Industry.

BRAD ZAKAIB

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Brad Zakaib, Director of Product Development at CoolIT Systems, is set on making strides to develop the highest quality product in a timeframe suited to meet our ever-growing customer needs. Brad has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University where he specialized in Biomechanical Technology and founded a student-led Biomechanical Innovation Team. Brad began his career at CoolIT Systems as a Mechanical Engineering Intern back in 2014. He enjoys spending time outside with his friends and canines.