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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 is an accomplished senior technology executive with 30+years in IT leadership propelling real estate organizations to transform and innovate with business-aligned tech strategies. Maria’s career includes CIO and IT executive roles at Manulife Investment Management, PwC and Morguard.

As a board member of the BOMA Digital Transformation Committee and Technical Advisory Committee, the IREM Technology Advisory Committee, the US PropTech Council and the IT Media Group, Maria is a sought after panelist and speaker sharing her thought leadership to help drive greater industry adoption of technology. An enthusiast of AI and IoT, Maria’s professional journey has been marked by a passion for leveraging technology as a transformative power to reshape real estate organizations to achieve operational excellence and organizational success while realizing sustainable outcomes. As a member of the Clarity leadership team, Maria looks forward to working with prospective customers to showcase the benefits of Clarity’s solution for building management, Smart Buildings and sustainability.

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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
Clarity IQ Suite

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

Vice President Business Development & Channels
Clarity Maintenance IQ

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 Johan Victor

Vice President Business Development
IQ Pro (Condo)

Johan is the VP of Business Development at Clarity Building Controls, where he helps buildings find the right solutions to be more sustainable. With a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Guelph-Humber, where he double-majored in Marketing and Business Management, he brings a mix of strategy, hustle, and a real passion for driving results.

He loves connecting with people and finding the right prospects to help hit revenue goals while building long-term partnerships. When he's not working, you’ll probably find him shooting hoops or enjoying a good barbecue with friends. His favorite dish to eat is Butternut Squash Ravioli, and if he's grabbing a drink with you? He’ll take a Dark & Stormy—dark rum, ginger beer, and a squeeze of lime.

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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 Kelly Comeau

Lead Grant & 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.

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