Clarity

Team

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Meet Harvey Belfer

Founder/President/CEO

Harvey is a successful entrepreneur and visionary with over 30 years of demonstrated success in Real Estate, Property Management and Telecommunications. Harvey's career includes roles at the Business Development Bank of Canada, Fibrestream and Frank J. McDonald Property Management.

Harvey is passionate about driving innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth for Real Estate owners and landlords. Therefore, Harvey founded Clarity Building Controls. a global platform, to simplify building management leveraging IoT and AI solutions. Harvey is a graduate of McGill University with a Bachelor of Commerce.

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Meet Maria Aiello

Chief Operating Officer

Maria Aiello is a senior Real Estate IT executive with 30+ years holding various leadership positions in North American and Global Real Estate Organizations which include Manulife Investment Management, the Morguard Corporation and PwC.

Maria is also very active in the industry as a member of the Digital Transformation Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee with BOMA Canada, a member of the Board of Directors for the US PropTech Council, a member of the IREM Technology Advisory Board, a board member of the IT Media Group and a Peer Community Ambassador with Gartner. In addition, Maria has received a 2023 Woman of Influence Award by the GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum within the PropTech Executive/Innovator Category.

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Meet Lukasz Czerwinski

Chief Technology Officer

Lukasz brings over 17 years of experience as a startup and fractional CTO with demonstrated success in building and managing engineering and development teams for over ten tech startups and IoT initiatives in Europe and the US. As a former CTO of EonD and Ex-Google Software Engineer, Lukasz has acquired impressive depth in technical skills, architecture and modern frameworks.with a focus on AI, EdTech and security solutions.

As an AI enthusiast and innovator, Lukasz is actively involved in networking and attending AI conferences to continue to acquire and build thought leadership. Lukasz holds both a Bachelor of Computer Science and a Master of Computer Science from the University of Warsaw.

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Meet Wai Lok Yee

Lead Software Manager

Wai Lok is a passionate and enthusiastic software developer with a background as a developer with several technology organizations.

Wai Lok has a deep interest in IoT, Big Data, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is committed to driving Smart Building innovation for the Real Estate industry. Wai Lok holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from the University of Hong Kong.

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Meet Mike St.Cyr

Vice President Business Development & Channels

Mike is a seasoned sales and business development leader with over 30 years of experience in technology and 14+ years in the real estate industry. His expertise lies at the intersection of real estate and smart technologies, specializing in digital transformation for smart buildings, ESG initiatives, and strategic market development.

He is recognized for his ability to translate cutting-edge technology into meaningful and measurable business outcomes, driving exceptional ROI and creating competitive advantages. His affiliations with industry organizations such as BOMA, the Green Building Council of Canada, and WiredScore further reinforce his commitment to advancing the field of smart buildings and cities.

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Meet Shawn Beaton

VP Business Development & Channels

Shawn is an experienced business leader with 20+ years of building successful client relationships throughout global market sectors. He is a technology and business strategist, analyst, planner, team leader, negotiator and business driver who has delivered dramatic gains in revenues, profits, and market-mind share throughout his career.

As VP Business Development & Channels, Shawn Beaton is a dynamic sales leadership professional who is bringing exceptional consultative development, partnership, and communications skills to our company. Clarity Building Controls is excited to tap into Shawn’s unusual blend of technical expertise, business development and sales savvy, along with his keen diligence while driving business value and success for clients.

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Meet David Gallagher, P.Eng.

Strategic Advisor

With over 15 years of industry experience in digital buildings, David Gallagher has worked with and consulted for leading organizations including Oxford Properties, TELUS, the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and the Canadian Federal Government. As the founder of Evolv Engineering, a boutique digital building consulting firm, David helps real estate owners and proptech companies achieve success in their technology initiatives.

His expertise spans energy management, data and analytics, building technologies, and guiding clients through transformative digital strategies. David holds both a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering from the University of Toronto.

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Meet Ilana Belfer

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Ilana is a creative marketing and communications strategist focused on showcasing innovation. With a background in journalism, she has spent the past decade leveraging her storytelling and media expertise to help cutting-edge companies connect with key audiences through impactful messaging.

Ilana's experience spans both agency and in-house roles at diverse organizations, including cybersecurity startups, STEM nonprofits and e-commerce giants. By shining a light on smart building technologies, such as those offered by Clarity, she hopes to contribute to shaping a better, more sustainable future.

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Meet Kayla Andrade

Brand Ambassador

Kayla Andrade, Clarity's Marketing Ambassador, is a seasoned landlord with 20 years' experience guiding landlords through complex housing regulations and policies. Kayla is the founder of Ontario Landlords Watch, established to address challenges and legislation in the rental market. In addition, Kayla is an experienced public speaker and sought after panelist, consultant and educator hosting webinars and live events for landlords and tenants.

An expert on advocacy policy development, Kayla is a passionate participant of municipal housing committees. In addition to her impressive accomplishments as an advocate of landlords and tenants, Kayla is an Ambassador for Landlord Credit Bureau and Front Lobby promoting solutions for landlords and tenants.

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Meet Kelly Comeau

Lead grant and funding expert

Funding Essentials specializes in sourcing funding opportunities for Canadian businesses, organizations, and charities. Primary Services: Trusted Advisor, Business Consultation, Funding Strategies, Grant Research, Grant Writing, RFP/Proposal Writing, Business Plans, Project Tracking, Project Claim Management.

"Smart buildings aren’t just the future—they’re the key to a more efficient,
sustainable world today." – Clarity Building Controls