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 team
01LEADERSHIP

Meet our leadership.

  • Portrait of Marko Nikolić

    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
  • Portrait of Christine Raffan

    Christine Raffan

    CPA, CGA

    Christine Raffan

    CPA, CGA

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

  • Portrait of Barry Vey

    Barry Vey

    Board Member

    Barry Vey

    Board Member

    Two decades in procurement and supply chain strategy across senior roles at Nortel and Ericsson.

  • Portrait of Diane Brooks

    Diane Brooks

    Board Member

    Diane Brooks

    Board Member

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

  • Portrait of Zoran Stojanović

    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
  • Portrait of Kyle Vey

    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
02THE WHOLE TEAM

Meet the whole team.

  • Portrait of Jovan Božuta

    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
  • Portrait of John MacLeod

    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
  • Portrait of Brian Alvarez

    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
  • Portrait of Nestor Pura

    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
  • Portrait of Erlie Cabral

    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
  • Portrait of Mark Louie Matias

    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
  • Portrait of Luka Vrbica

    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
  • Portrait of Harbie

    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
  • Portrait of Evan

    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
  • Portrait of Ilija Petrović

    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
  • Portrait of Nitin Bhardwaj

    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
  • Portrait of Roshan

    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
  • Portrait of Leo

    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
03OUR CULTURE & VALUES

Our culture & values.

At Nitrode, we foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Our values guide everything we do.

  1. Innovation First.

    We constantly push boundaries and embrace new technologies to stay ahead in fintech.

  2. Collaborative Spirit.

    Our best work happens when diverse minds come together to solve complex challenges.

  3. Global Mindset.

    We build for a worldwide audience with diverse perspectives and needs.

04DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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

05GLOBALLY CONNECTED

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
06CAREERS

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Ready to make an impact in fintech? Explore our open positions and become part of our innovative team.

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