Our Team

Teletek

Our Mission

To Design the Infrastructure that Connects People.

Our Vision

To help connect the World; Everyone, Everywhere.

Our Values

Innovation

We bring our innovative ideas to the table. We think creatively. We propose and debate new and unique solutions. We find solutions to problems that don’t exist.

Integrity

Engineering Code of Conduct. We do what is right, not necessarily what is easy. We take responsibility for our mistakes. We keep our promises.

Value Growth

We are always learning, everyday of our life, personally and professionally. We own our professional development and Teletek supports us as an accountability partner.

Equilibrium

We take care. … of our self, our team, our customers, our partners. Self-care is important. We manage our time, respect others’ timelines. We work together, we celebrate together, we support each other.

Nimble

We are agile and open to change. Our team is multi-talented and skilled and we leverage each other’s strengths. We can transition from one problem to the next. We are able to adjust to quick turnarounds.

Team Resourcefulness

Everyone on the team is resourceful, inventive and collaborate with each other to achieve their work, their professional goals and Teletek’s mission as a company.

Respect

Respect. We stay positive. We treat each other with respect and kindness. We celebrate and respect our abilities, achievements and our differences. We know that respect builds trust, and trust builds a strong collaborative team. We have zero tolerance for abuse or lack of respect from anyone, including teammates, partners, suppliers, clients or co-workers.

Engineering

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Laura Marciniwe

President/Chief Engineer
Laura loves PROBLEM SOLVING. This, combined with her sheer determination has transformed Teletek into what it is today. There's an excitement when she approaches a project, and she's driven by the thrill of finding a solution.
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Ron Harrington

VP Engineering
Ron brings over 35 years of experience in the Communication Tower/Telecom Industry to Teletek. This experience includes both the design and construction of tower and all their related civil works. He has been involved in projects in over 30 countries and spent 11 years working abroad.
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Geoff Oakes

Field / CAD Manager
Geoff got his start in the industry bank in 1995. He stays active by playing and volunteering in the local hockey community. His favourite aspect of work is the climbing and ha asked us not to tell his wife that, so please keep it on the DL.
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Hany Abdel Kodose

Structural Engineer
Hany graduated from Cairo University, Egypt, and he has worked in Canada as a structural engineer since 2002. He has worked on many international projects in countries such as the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to name a few. At work, he loves being able to see his work live out in the world. In his down time, Hany likes to stay active with his family. They’re into swimming and volleyball.
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Drew Dietrich

Junior Engineer
Drew completes telecommunication tower inspections, construction drawings and structural analyses. He has a Civil Engineering Degree from McMaster University and has recently completed his Professional Engineering designation in 2020. He has a couple years of experience in the telecommunication field and has inspected many towers throughout Canada.
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Robert Wilson

Engineer in Training
Robert graduated from The University of Western Ontario with a degree in Civil Engineering. He conducts site inspections and performs audits on new and existing towers. In his down time Robert likes to head up north to cottage country, Muskoka especially.
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Alexandra Kres

Engineer in Training
Alexandra brings a mix of talents to the team. She graduated form the University of Alberta in 2020 and is currently working towards her Professional Engineering designation. In her spare time she's passionate about baking, and she always looks forward to spending time with nature, especially the Rocky Mountains.
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Darshan Patel

Field EIT
Darshan is a graduate of Conestoga College in the Structural Steel Management & Detailing program. He’s an avid cricket player and movie buff. At work he’s passionate about designing structures and always looking for new opportunities to grow his knowledge and already diverse set of skills.
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Basel Shoueb

Engineer in Training
Basel is an engineer in training, who came here from Syria on a full scholarship at the University of Waterloo. He works on our construction, fabrication, and reconstruction drawings. In his spare time he loves touring around Toronto and seeing the sights. He is a big fan of architecture.

Drafting

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Resham Singh Lotay

Structural Detailer/Designer
Resham is an expert at creating preliminary, installation, as built, and inspection drawings for clients. He loves the team environment, and that he's able to further his training and education at Teletek.
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Pedja Lizdek

Structural Detailer/Designer
Pedja has been working on designing drawings for rooftop additions. He enjoys the fast-paced work environment, and the fact that the team faces challenges together.
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Ross McBride

Steel Detailer
Ross Details Steel. More specifically he takes the specs from our clients and maps out where the antennas and radios will live on their respective towers. In his “spare” time, Ross can be found running his daughters around and working on projects at home.
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Gagan Batra

Junior Autocad Technician
Gagan recently graduated from Conestoga College, specializing in structural steel and detailing. In his down time, he's an off the beaten path type of travel enthusiast. He especially enjoys exploring the world's more mountainous landscapes.

Project Management

Marc Dunham

Project Manager
Marc is the latest addition to the Teletek team. He brings a wide range experience in manufacturing management overseeing quality and safety in the communications space. Marc enjoys the outdoors, hiking specifically, and is an active member with Halton Parks & Conservation.

The Field

Christopher Drover

Senior Safety Manager
Christopher is a strategic thinker with over a decade of experience in the telecommunications industry. We rely heavily on his ability to delve into and use past experiences to direct actions in both the present and future.

Aravind Balaji

Field Engineer in Training
Aravind has a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and specializes in EIT field reports, audits, and construction drawing. In his spare time he likes to maintain a healthy balance of hiking and playing video games, especially FIFA.

Administration

Jeanette Gray

Project Coordinator
Jeanette is Laura's right hand. She manages scheduling and keeps everyone on track, making sure they're in the right place at the right time. She ensures that things get done in an organized fashion, and sometimes she even brings us baked goods!

Tracy Hanke

Project Coordinator
Tracy is Laura's left hand? She takes care of accounting and coordinating projects. In her spare time she's heavily involved in coordinating Kitchener Waterloo Youth Basketball. She wears many hats, taking on roles in coaching and managing teams, as well as officiating games.

Human Resources

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KIM Snider

People Person
Kim is the “People person!” She is an activator that makes things happen – helping turn the team’s ideas and plans into action. She is a creative person who’s natural optimism inspires people around her.

Support Staff

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Milo

Chief Morale Officer
Milo can often be seen strutting around the office challenging other members of the team to tug of war contests. While he sometimes get's caught sleeping on the job, or begging for food, he more than makes up for it by maintaining a relaxing and enjoyable working environment.