OUR PEOPLE
The people behind Nitrode.
Different backgrounds. A shared belief in what's possible. We're the people building technology for a faster, more open financial future.
Meet the teamMeet our leadership.

Marko Nikolić
Founder, CEO & Chairman
Marko Nikolić
Founder, CEO & Chairman
Canada
Energetic, endlessly curious, and childlike at heart, Marko is passionate about nature, finance, and challenging traditional ways of doing business. A lifelong tinkerer, he falls in and out of love with gadgets as fast as they evolve, a reflection of his restless drive for innovation, growth, and meaning.
Hobbies & passions
- Trading
- Hiking, preferably in the wilderness
- Philosophising and challenging the status quo
- Travelling to places less travelled
- Craft beer & full-bodied wine

Christine Raffan
CPA, CGA
Christine Raffan
CPA, CGA
Two decades in public practice and corporate finance; financial reporting, tax strategy and risk management.

Barry Vey
Board Member
Barry Vey
Board Member
Two decades in procurement and supply chain strategy across senior roles at Nortel and Ericsson.

Diane Brooks
Board Member
Diane Brooks
Board Member
Senior legal practice in banking, finance and commercial lending; retired 2024 from Blaney McMurtry LLP.

Zoran Stojanović
Chief Technology Officer
Zoran Stojanović
Chief Technology Officer
Serbia
Zoran works across software, infrastructure, automation, and AI. He is most comfortable turning an unfinished idea into a working system, then improving it once real users expose what the plan missed.
Hobbies & passions
- Exploring AI and automation tools
- Building and improving systems
- Scrolling through X and staying on top of tech trends
- Enjoying a good gin and tonic after a productive day

Kyle Vey
Head of Operations
Kyle Vey
Head of Operations
Canada
Kyle left corporate tech consulting for the less predictable job of bringing structure to a growing ChartVPS. He works across operations, automation, and process design, turning recurring friction into something the team does not have to solve twice.
Hobbies & passions
- Bonding with his cat Moka
- Experimenting in the kitchen
- Exploring the craft beer scene wherever he goes
Meet the whole team.

Jovan Božuta
Senior Team Lead
Jovan Božuta
Senior Team Lead
Serbia
Jovan brings a background in physics and education to support leadership, a useful mix when the problem is technical and the explanation still needs to make sense. At ChartVPS, he works where technology, trading, and team development meet.
Hobbies & passions
- Science & maths
- Gaming
- Live music
- TV shows & anime

John MacLeod
Team Lead
John MacLeod
Team Lead
Canada
John's route to support leadership includes military service, criminology, criminal psychology, and children's mental health. The common thread is staying calm, reading the situation, and helping people through it. Also useful when a trading platform misbehaves during market hours.
Hobbies & passions
- Building gaming computers
- Watching videos about theoretical physics
- Spending time at the beach
- Supporting local artisans and bakers

Brian Alvarez
Client Support Specialist
Brian Alvarez
Client Support Specialist
Canada
Brian combines training in cybersecurity and wireless networking with years in customer-facing roles. He is patient, technical, and unusually good at turning a vague "something is wrong" into the next useful question.
Hobbies & passions
- Songwriting
- Creating videos
- Video gaming

Nestor Pura
Senior Client Support Specialist
Nestor Pura
Senior Client Support Specialist
Philippines
Nestor brings 13 years of technical support experience across SaaS and fintech startups. He works between clients, product, and engineering, turning repeated support problems into clearer answers and better systems.
Hobbies & passions
- Motorcycling
- Playing badminton
- Traveling with his wife

Erlie Cabral
Client Support Specialist
Erlie Cabral
Client Support Specialist
Philippines
Erlie has worked across IT, customer service, and management. He focuses on clear answers, quick fixes, and keeping the conversation useful when priorities change mid-ticket.
Hobbies & passions
- Exploring new places
- Enjoying nature with his family
- Watching the news and learning about new technologies

Mark Louie Matias
Client Support Specialist
Mark Louie Matias
Client Support Specialist
Philippines
Mark Louie has worked in customer support since 2018. He likes complex technical issues, new tools, and the practical finish line: getting a client back into their trading platform.
Hobbies & passions
- Reading, watching anime, and playing role-playing games
- Weekend rides to relax and unwind
- Exploring the outdoors, especially camping & beach trips

Luka Vrbica
Client Support Specialist
Luka Vrbica
Client Support Specialist
Serbia
Luka moved from sales into technical support, giving him a useful view of both the system and the person asking about it. He also brings experience in social media and marketing to ChartVPS.
Hobbies & passions
- Watching movies/tv shows & sports, mostly basketball and martial arts
- Learning about history & politics

Harbie
Client Support Specialist
Harbie
Client Support Specialist
Philippines
Harbie is part of the client support team, helping traders keep their platforms and servers running smoothly. Harbie studied Civil Engineering before a passion for technology led to IT, driven by a love of solving problems and learning new things.
Hobbies & passions
- Football
- DIY projects
- Riding motorcycles
- Trying good food

Evan
Client Support Specialist
Evan
Client Support Specialist
Canada
Evan is a graduate of the College of New Caledonia's CNET (Computer, Network and Electronics Technician) Program and has over 7 years of experience working in a variety of technical scenarios including storefront businesses, office spaces, and data centers.
Hobbies & passions
- Time with his wife and daughter
- Building retro gaming and home lab projects
- Playing bass

Ilija Petrović
Network Administrator
Ilija Petrović
Network Administrator
Serbia
Ilija holds a degree in electrical engineering and computer science, with hands-on work in programming, systems, and automation. At ChartVPS, he keeps the network responsive and works through the failures most clients should never have to see.
Hobbies & passions
- Playing & watching basketball
- Keeping up with tech & motorsports
- Staying active and picking up new skills

Nitin Bhardwaj
Dev and QA Lead
Nitin Bhardwaj
Dev and QA Lead
India
Nitin leads development and quality assurance across releases. He looks for broken flows, edge cases, and the small inconsistencies that become expensive when they reach production.
Hobbies & passions
- Cricket, my favorite way to unwind
- Exploring hills, riversides, and nature
- Staying active through fitness
- Capturing moments through photography

Roshan
UX/UI Designer
Roshan
UX/UI Designer
India
Roshan works on the design side of ChartVPS, shaping the interfaces and experiences across the site and products.
Hobbies & passions
- Playing video games
- Trekking in the hills
- Spending time by the riverside
- Learning new technologies

Leo
Chief Morale Officer
Leo
Chief Morale Officer
Canada
Leo keeps the team smiling across development and support operations. He breaks up long debugging sessions, checks in on support shifts, and never misses a chance to greet someone on a call.
Hobbies & passions
- Naps in every sunny spot he can find
- Greeting the team on every video call
- Long walks that double as standup meetings
- Treats, earned and unearned
Our culture & values.
At Nitrode, we foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Our values guide everything we do.
Innovation First.
We constantly push boundaries and embrace new technologies to stay ahead in fintech.
Collaborative Spirit.
Our best work happens when diverse minds come together to solve complex challenges.
Global Mindset.
We build for a worldwide audience with diverse perspectives and needs.
Diversity & inclusion. We believe diversity drives innovation.
At Nitrode, we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
DIVERSITY DRIVES
Innovation
What we believe
EVERYONE FEELS
Valued
In an inclusive workplace
EVERYONE FEELS
Respected
Whatever their perspective
EVERYONE FEELS
Empowered
To contribute unique perspectives
Globally connected, locally grounded.
One team, many cultures. We're building the future from every corner of the world.
- Continents
- 3
- Headquarters
- Toronto
- Operating since
- 2013
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