by Elantis | Jun 1, 2023 | Employee Spotlights, Talent
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Will Russell, Sales Team Lead at Elantis. Will’s passion for marketing and communications in the sports industry led him to sales. After he moved from Penticton, BC to the Lower Mainland and was looking for a career change,...Solution Specialist
Role: Account Manager
Phone:
Email: Amberyl.Watson@elantis.com
I love the energy, how reliable everyone is, and the enthusiasm.
Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Dr.Sebi, and Kobe
Unity. Allowing us for all to be one people.
Costa Rica
Helping others.
By the way I made them feel or by the impact I had on their lives.
Role: Account Manager
Phone:
Email: Amberyl.Watson@elantis.com
Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Power Virtual Agents, Power Toothbrushing just kidding, Dataverse, SharePoint, JavaScript, Power FX, C#, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Data Modeling, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), RBAC Security
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert : Certification number: A2A8WC-71FB58
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate: Certification number: FSBA79-700325
I’d start an animal sanctuary! From horses and cows to dogs, cats, and even wildlife—any creature needing safety and a loving place to live out their lives would have a home.
Martin Luther King Jr., Anne Frank, Jane Goodall, and my grandmother, whom I never had the chance to meet.
A Great Pyrenees—loyal, protective, and always seeking adventure.
Hiking in the beautiful trails of Canmore with my two pups and my husband.
Skydiving, traveling to Africa, and venturing into space.
Nintex Forms, Nintex Workflows, Microsoft SharePoint, Proposal Development
Nintex Workflow Professional – SharePoint
Association of Proposal Management Professionals – Certified Practitioner
Everyone here really cares about our customers and about each other. It’s refreshing to work somewhere that is interested in more than the bottom line.
Don’t panic!
Climb Kilimanjaro, learn a second language, and get my MBA.
The finish line of a race! I love running – that feeling when you see that finished line and the crowds are cheering is unbeatable. I’m addicted.
I’d defeat everyone’s bad moods with a karaoke dance party.
The people are fantastic!
Trip to Japan, trip to Machu Picchu and go skydiving.
My backyard by the fire.
Nicola Tesla, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Plato, and Billy Connolly. I think it would make for interesting dinner conversation.
I am happiest doing yard work at home.
If I had to pick just one of the nerdy things I do in my spare time, it would probably be MTG.
Support Specialist
Diploma in Technology Computer systems
VB.net I, II, III ADO.net, ASP.net application programming
Meridio Developer education, SharePoint Portal Services, C#, Kofax/Ascent Capture certification
Web Development
C++ Programming
The opportunity to work with others on using SharePoint and business process improvements.
Da Vinci, J.S. Bach, The Obama’s, Jesus at the last supper (I could be included in the painting!!!).
Kauai, Hawaii.
Visit Britain and Ireland.
Spending time with family and friends.
Decompress with PS4 COD and Cars.
Customer relationship management, customer experience management, team building
Can I pick two? First of all, we get to make a real difference in our customers’ business. And I love watching our team members’ growth and career development.
I ran the Boston Marathon in just over 3 hours.
John Lennon, Gandhi, Guy Gibson, and Stan Laurel.
I always wanted to be in a band. In fact, I was the guitarist in a hardcore punk band when I was younger.
However far you go down the wrong path, it’s still the wrong path. So if things aren’t working out, just adjust and move forwards.
Be yourself, tell us what you like and what you don’t like – success will follow.
ADP, ECMS and Nintex – Promapp
The working environment in Elantis is amazing because people encourage you and the team really wants everyone to succeed. You feel truly welcomed when you walk in the doors.
Lots to choose from here but I will say playing World of Warcraft.
I would start a soup and sandwich shop with a good patio and great drink selection.
It would be going to Maui each year for Christmas with my family. (Who doesn’t want to get away from Alberta in December?)
Calm down, be patient and think.
MY BED!!
ADP, ECMS and Nintex – Promapp
The working environment in Elantis is amazing because people encourage you and the team really wants everyone to succeed. You feel truly welcomed when you walk in the doors.
Lots to choose from here but I will say playing World of Warcraft.
I would start a soup and sandwich shop with a good patio and great drink selection.
It would be going to Maui each year for Christmas with my family. (Who doesn’t want to get away from Alberta in December?)
Calm down, be patient and think.
MY BED!!
Nintex Workflow Cloud, Nintex O365, Process Automation
Certified Practitioner in Nintex Workflow Cloud
Certified Practitioner in Nintex O365
Certified Expert in Nintex Workflow Cloud
Certified Expert in O365
There is a great emphasis on teamwork here at Elantis, everyone is made to feel welcome and inspired to be the best possible version of themselves.
Banff is my favourite place and I’m not just saying that because I work for a Canadian company.
Knowing that the projects we deliver will make a massive difference to other peoples working lives.
If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve..
It would involved sliding down a snowy hill very fast with pointy objects attached to my feet. Oh wait?
In the gym or in a beer garden (two very contrasting things)
A House DJ, I’m not saying I’d be a good one but I’d be having lots of fun doing it.
Governance, IT Strategy, Information Architecture, Business Process Automation, Microsoft SharePoint, C#, Power Shell, Microsoft Azure, Web Design and Development, Business Development
Nintex virtual Technology Evangelist
Nintex Certified Sales Professional
Nintex Certified Technical Professional
Nintex Promapp Promaster
Dale Carnegie Leadership and Communication Certification (Golden Book recipient)
Project Leadership Certification
Sandler Sales Mastery
Helping deliver projects that bring value to our customers and exceed expectations.
I’m Edmonton’s greatest rapper.
Sometimes a teacher, always a student.
Receiving the Dale Carnegie Golden Book award.
Making music and rapping to my dog and mini-me.
A professional football player.
Developmental programming knowledge with SharePoint O365, SharePoint (2003 –2016), Power Apps, Power Automate (Microsoft Flow), Common Data Service (CDS), SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Nintex O365 / Cloud Workflow, SharePoint Designer, PowerShell, MS Visual Studio.NET Framework, ANSI C, C#, Visual Basic, SQL, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
Programming Diploma, SharePoint Specialization
Diploma, Computer Programming & Systems
Getting the opportunity to work on a variety of projects using technologies that I champion, and learning from others.
I hunt for and collect “Space Rocks” (a.k.a. Meteorites).
Freddy Mercury, David Bowie, Tom Petty, and Jesus. I think that would be a great dinner party!
“All things are possible, with enough time, money, code, and beer”
“The Park” in Las Vegas. Second table table outside of the Brewhaus next to the Jenga blocks.
Process Automation(s) that I built and implemented for Sobeys/Safeway, up to and including building primary Order Entry Systems to receive grocery orders from the stores.
Nintex, SharePoint, HTML, PowerShell, Working with networking equipment, Troubleshooting skills
NAIT Graduate; Network Engineering Technology (2018)
The social and relaxing atmosphere. It gives the feeling of a community instead of a corporation.
Home; where family is.
Investment firm investing into the stock market.
I am inspired by my end-goal in life; to own a plot of land to retire on and grow chickens. To have a large and healthy family of my own.
Feedback with substance; it points out what it is talking about and where, what is wrong/right, why it is, and what they would do to improve on it. A small report so to say.
Flight; to go anywhere without restriction and of course reach my destinations faster.
SharePoint, Power Platform, Dynamics365, Microsoft 365, PowerShell
Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013, Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
So far, the team members rock and the senior level support is amazing.
Environmental, homeless, underprivileged, mental health, empowerment through education.
The beach; it’s my church
Enabling Well Wishes (method to message patients across long term care and acute care facilities)
Formulating self-care products.
Dig into AI. Development of VR applications/usage
Javascript, .NET, Nintex, SharePoint, Project Management, JQuery, CSS, HTML, C#, VB, C++, SQL, XML, SharePoint Designer 2010, 2013, Power Automate, Power Apps, ShareGate, VM Ware, Microsoft SharePoint Migration tool, Azure, Teams, InTune, OneDrive, IIS
MCAD
MCP
ITIL
I’ve been a lone wolf consulting for quite some time; the sense of community.
Don’t be afraid to ask a question.
I enjoy seeing projects completed and delivering the value to people that weren’t sure how to achieve the outcome.
My favorite places are anywhere by a lake.
I like people that are direct, I would rather have the conversation to rectify the issue and improve.
Being outdoors fishing, golfing, camping, being with family.
Nintex Certified Sales Professional
My favorite thing about working at Elantis are the people. Everyone was extremely welcoming when I joined and the work culture is very team focused. For me, being able to talk to colleagues and bounce ideas off one another can only lead to not only personal but also company success.
I’d start a Baseball Academy for training local youth on a high level.
My favorite place in the world is Aruba. It has the softest sand and some of the nicest beaches I have ever experienced. A close second though would be Maui.
I was pretty sure I was going to be a Professional Baseball Player when I grew up.
Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Ride the world’s longest Zipline in Haiti and Retire by the age of 55.
Spending time with my 3 Year old daughter Addision. Watching her develop and grow and seeing her become her own person will always bring a smile to my face.
Role: Account Manager
Phone:
Email: Amberyl.Watson@elantis.com
Senior Project Manager
Project Management, Agile Project Management, Scaled Agile Practice Consultant, Scaled Agile Advanced Scrum Master, Agile Coach
PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe 6.0 SPC, SAFe 6.0 SASM, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals, ICAgile ICP-ACC
Impact & Contribution – contributing to projects that have significant impact on businesses.
Pet hotel.
Never stop learning.
Children’s rights and advocacy.
Veterinarian.
Phucket, Thailand.
Role: Senior Project Manager
Phone:
Email: Fisayo.Ojelabi@elantis.com
Solution Specialist
HTML/CSS, Javascript
Digital media and IT Diploma – Computer Software
The people. Everyone is super welcoming and friendly and made me feel at ease right away.
Hanging out with family/friends.
An orange cat or a nervous chihuahua.
Veterinarian or singer (I can’t sing) when grew up.
Visit OmegaMart in Las Vegas, Re-learn Italian, Own a place in the mountains
Board game nights with friends or code for practice/fun.
Role: Solution Specialist
Phone:
Email: Celina.Tran@elantis.com
Managing Director, EMEA
It is going back to an environment where the organization works as a team, ethos being ‘we are stronger together’
Go into space – and with a lot of money that is getting more achievable.
Scottish 500 – Road trip on motorbike or motorhome, that one I will do.
Take a holiday in Japan – I went to Japan on business and the place is fascinating would love to go a visit as a tourist.
Pilot when I grew up.
Nelson Mandela – I have worked in South Africa and have seen a transformation in the country that he devoted his life to make the change.
Buzz Aldrin – Just would love to go into space.
Pele – I have a signed photo of Pele on my office wall – looking at me & yes it is authenticated and certified as real!!!!
Del Boy – Best actor ever!
“You need to walk 1,000 miles in another man’s shoes before you earn the right to criticize.”
Roast dinner – love it!!!!
Role: Managing Director, EMEA
Phone:
Email: Andy.Roe@elantis.com
Role: Sales Director
Phone:
Email: Erin.Moore@elantis.com
I can speak wild turkey! And I don’t mean the whiskey.
Women’s rights and gender equality.
I am building a new coop and run for our chickens.
Spending time with my 2-year-old twins, Asa & Aurora. They are my greatest achievement and the light of my life.
I like to crochet; I find it very relaxing… but I only know how to make three things.
Role: Senior Account Executive
Phone:
Email: Kelsha.Erickson@elantis.com
Google AdWords, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Account Based Marketing
Elantis has a vibrant and collaborative company culture. From my perspective, the emphasis on teamwork and open communication creates a supportive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
Open a book shop.
“Focus on what is important and controllable; and let the rest gracefully go. With limited time and energy, worry only about the space where importance meets what you can influence because worrying about the unchangeable is a futile thing.”
I am happiest reading manga, watching animation, and reading books!
A sloth.
To stop time, as well as reverse time.
Role: Marketing Specialist
Phone:
Email: Sheetal.Kaul@elantis.com