Meet Our Team
The recruitment experts and technology professionals behind GuruLink.
Bilal Tariq
Operations · operations
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Brad McIntosh
Co-Founder & Toronto Office Lead · leadership
Brad McIntosh is the Co-Founder of GuruLink and has been a driving force in redefining recruitment for over 20 years. With a focus on partnering with dynamic startups and leading tech companies across North America, Brad has championed remote work and innovative, relationship-driven talent strategies long before these became industry standards. Under his leadership, GuruLink combines advanced technology, including AI, with a personal approach to help clients solve complex talent challenges. Brad is deeply committed to building long-term partnerships based on trust, continually investing in both startups and people, and fostering a collaborative, enjoyable workplace culture.
Cameron Jacobs
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Cameron Jacobs is a Senior Recruitment Specialist at GuruLink, known for his talent in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. With a diverse background spanning multiple industries - from tech recruitment to event management - Cameron brings a unique perspective and genuine passion for helping candidates and employers succeed. He prides himself on being the helping hand that bridges dreams and reality, supporting both job seekers and companies to achieve their goals. Cameron is deeply committed to understanding each individual’s needs, offering tailored support and building lasting relationships within the tech and innovation community.
Chris Nanni
Montreal Office Lead · leadership
Chris Nanni is GuruLink’s Recruitment Practice Lead, bringing over 20 years of experience as a recruiter, IT manager, and technical leader. Based in Montreal, Chris specializes in bridging the gap between technical and talent strategy, supporting clients in domains such as machine learning, AI, cloud, DevOps, and software engineering. His expertise spans hiring for high-growth startups as well as established enterprises, with deep knowledge of the latest technologies and best practices. Chris is known for his empathy, client advocacy, and dedication to helping both companies and candidates achieve their goals, fostering authentic connections and shaping positive hiring cultures.
Drew Lindsay
Co-Founder & San Francisco Office Lead · leadership
Drew Lindsay is the CEO and Co-Founder of GuruLink, bringing over 20 years of experience in redefining recruitment and talent strategy for tech startups and Fortune 500 companies across North America. A pioneer of remote and hybrid work, Drew leverages cutting-edge technology - especially AI - and deep industry partnerships to solve complex talent challenges, scale teams, and foster inclusive workplaces. As both an investor and mentor to startups, he is passionate about driving innovation, building lasting relationships, and supporting growth in the tech ecosystem. Outside work, Drew is a global traveler, tech enthusiast, and proud father of twins.
Gavin Chand
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Gavin Chand is a Strategic Tech Talent Partner and Senior Account Manager at GuruLink, with over 20 years of experience bridging top-tier tech talent and innovative companies across North America. With a blend of deep technical knowledge - including Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Microsoft Professional certification - and strong recruitment expertise, Gavin is trusted by startups, scaleups, and established tech organizations to build and scale world-class engineering teams. He is known for his consultative, partnership-first approach, supporting clients in talent strategy, technical recruiting, and sales engineering, while also advising emerging technology firms and investing in the startup ecosystem.
Jason Clancy
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Jason Clancy is a Senior Account Manager and Recruitment Consultant at GuruLink, with close to two decades of experience helping companies optimize their talent acquisition processes. Drawing on a strong background in marketing and business analysis, Jason supports clients with strategies that turn recruitment from a cost center into a driver of business growth. He is known for his consultative approach, client relationship building, and focus on designing custom solutions that improve quality of hire and retention. Jason is dedicated to making the recruitment process smooth and efficient, always aiming to become a strategic business partner for his clients.
Jennifer Mitchell
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Jennifer Mitchell is a Recruitment Consultant at GuruLink, based in Toronto, with a background in Psychology and a passion for connecting people and building lasting relationships. She brings experience from the non-profit and tech sectors, specializing in supporting software engineers and tech talent to find the right opportunities. Jennifer is known for her genuine curiosity about technology, her dedication to candidates, and her commitment to helping others achieve their professional goals. She combines empathy, attention to detail, and deep industry knowledge to create positive outcomes for both candidates and employers.
Jibran Khan
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Jibran Khan is a Senior Talent Strategist at GuruLink, with over a decade of experience in full-cycle technical recruitment and business development across North America’s tech sector. Jibran is passionate about connecting top talent with innovative companies and believes in the power of human relationships, technology, and “actual intelligence” to drive transformation. His approach blends expertise in a wide array of technologies with deep engagement in the startup and tech community. Jibran prides himself on building lasting partnerships and helping both candidates and organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Marc Fortin
Calgary Office Lead · leadership
Marc Fortin is a Technology Talent Partner at GuruLink with over a decade of experience supporting founders and engineering leaders in building high-performing teams for startups and scale-ups across North America. Marc is known for people-first, custom recruitment strategies that transform hiring into a competitive advantage, emphasizing that every company’s talent needs are unique and require tailored solutions. He is passionate about optimizing the recruitment, onboarding, and retention process, helping organizations grow through thoughtful, repeatable, and cost-effective talent practices. Marc also actively mentors and advises in the tech ecosystem, sharing his expertise to help ventures achieve their milestones.
Martin Wong
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Martin Wong is a Recruitment Consultant at GuruLink with close to two decades of experience helping build and scale technology teams. Based in Toronto, he specializes in full-cycle recruitment for high-growth startups and established firms, with expertise in engineering, DevOps, big data, machine learning, and blockchain roles. Martin is recognized for delivering tailored recruitment solutions - including software, training, and process analysis - and is driven by a passion for connecting people and supporting career transitions. With commitment to long-term relationships and a client-first approach, Martin empowers both companies and candidates to thrive in the tech industry.
Max Jerome
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Max Jerome is a Senior Full Cycle Recruiter and Talent Sourcer at GuruLink, specializing in sourcing top talent for Generative AI and Software Development across startups and major enterprises like eBay and WealthSimple. With work experience in both the U.S. and Canada, Max brings over a decade of expertise in strategic, data-driven recruitment for high-demand roles. He’s known for achieving a 78% InMail response rate and consistently high offer-acceptance ratios, reflecting his personalized engagement and deep tech industry insight. Fluent in French and English, Max supports clients’ business growth objectives and helps scale technical teams from 0–100, optimizing talent pipelines and remote hiring processes.
Michael Hashizume
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Michael Hashizume is the Principal Talent Acquisition Consultant and Team Lead at GuruLink, with over 15 years of experience supporting top-tier technology organizations across North America. Michael specializes in connecting elite tech professionals with innovative employers, mentoring and training the next generation of recruiters and account managers, and delivering customized, full-cycle recruitment solutions. Recognized for his leadership, training expertise, and strong relationships within the tech community, Michael is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving organizational growth, and making recruitment efficient, enjoyable, and impactful for all involved.
Rosemary Travers
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Rosemary Travers is a Talent Partner at GuruLink, specializing in supporting startups and scale-ups with their technical hiring needs. Based in Toronto, Rosemary brings several years of experience in recruitment, including prior roles at leading technical search firms. She is known for connecting top tech talent with innovative companies and takes a people-first, consultative approach to every client partnership. Rosemary combines strong relationship-building skills with a passion for helping companies build resilient, high-performing teams and supporting candidates in achieving their career goals. She holds an honors degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and is committed to making a positive impact in the tech and innovation community.
Sam Sarvari
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Sam Sarvari is a Senior Technical Recruiter at GuruLink, specializing in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence recruitment across Canada and the U.S. With more than 10 years of talent acquisition experience and a strong track record supporting high-performing product and development teams, Sam excels in identifying, engaging, and placing top technical talent for startups and established tech organizations. He is passionate about delivering quality results for hiring managers and creating lasting partnerships in the innovation ecosystem. Sam is based in Toronto and holds a B.Sc. in Neuroscience from University of Toronto Scarborough and postgraduate certification in Human Resources Management from Humber College.
Ryan Borges
Talent Strategist · recruitment
Ryan Borges is a Talent Specialist at GuruLink with a strong background in technical recruiting and account management, known for connecting top tech talent with high-growth opportunities across Canada.
Viktor Naskov
Engineering · engineering
Viktor Naskov is the Information Technology Architect at GuruLink, with more than 18 years of experience in the IT industry. Viktor has held multiple roles - including IT Consultant, Application Architect, DBA, Team Lead, Software Developer, and System Administrator - across sectors like ATS, logistics, payment processing, data mining, CRM, and VoIP. Renowned for designing and implementing large-scale software and database solutions, Viktor is a reliable team player and quick learner known for tackling complex technical challenges and delivering innovative results. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Sofia University and specializes in Python, prompt engineering, and machine learning.
Yan Yan
Finance · operations
Yan Yan is the Accountant at GuruLink, based in Toronto. She supports the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounting and reporting. Yan brings professionalism and rigor to GuruLink’s backend processes, freeing the team to focus on innovation and client success. With a strong background in accounting and detail-oriented expertise, Yan plays a vital role in supporting GuruLink’s growth and operational excellence.