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Team Members
Meiz Majdoub Jr.
CEO
Meiz has 25 years of service as a Naval Engineering Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. He is the founder of the Navy’s technology management program, investing in Canadian technology startups to satisfy technical requirements. Meiz successfully grew innovation ecosystems, sourcing intra-governmental investments and managing significant change within government and the private sector. Meiz has deep insight into defence technology strategies having authored operational concepts and S&T Program Guidance Mandates.
He holds a B. Eng in Computer Engineering, MSc in Guided Weapons Systems and a Masters in Defence Studies.
Ibrahim El-Chami
Chief Technology Officer
Ibrahim, our Chief Technology Officer, leads the development team and environmental scanning of new technologies. With a PhD in Mechatronics Systems Engineering from Simon Fraser University/KU Leuven, Ibrahim brings a wealth of experience in creating sustainable technology solutions for emerging markets and smart cities. His expertise lies in evaluating technology feasibility, integration, and market applicability, as well as developing novel IP and long-term product development strategies. Additionally, he has drafted AI, IoT, and emerging technology policies and frameworks for smart cities in Canada.
Allison Dame
Director of Administration
Allison adeptly oversees the seamless coordination of operations across our legal, financial, and portfolio company executive teams. With a wealth of experience in customer relations, she ensures alignment among stakeholders, steering them collectively toward success.
Allison plays a pivotal role in managing Mostar’s incubator activities, overseeing non-dilutive project coordination, administration, and financial compliance. Allison contributes to innovative financial strategies in emerging technologies and driving growth in a dynamic professional environment, focusing on budget management, operational strategy implementation, and efficiency enhancements.
Karey Billyard
Director of Business Development
Karey Billyard is Director of Business Development at Mostar Labs, where she leads strategic partnerships, market development, and commercialization initiatives.
Karey holds an MBA in Sustainable Innovation from the University of Victoria and brings extensive experience supporting the growth and commercialization of ocean technology companies across Canada. Prior to joining Mostar, she served as the West Coast lead for the Ocean Startup Project, an initiative of Canada's Ocean Supercluster, where she worked closely with founders, industry partners, investors, and ecosystem organizations to help accelerate innovation in Canada's ocean economy.
Drawing on a background that spans ocean technology, innovation ecosystems, and science communication, Karey is passionate about building partnerships that advance clean technology adoption and strengthen sustainable maritime industries.
Nathan Ward
Christine Wong Chong
Christine Wong Chong
Director of Operations
Nathan brings over a decade of high-level maritime and estate management experience to Mostar Labs, underpinned by a Master 200t Offshore qualification and a diverse technical background in engineering and carpentry. With extensive experience as a First Mate and Marina Manager on superyachts and private islands, Nat
Director of Operations
Nathan brings over a decade of high-level maritime and estate management experience to Mostar Labs, underpinned by a Master 200t Offshore qualification and a diverse technical background in engineering and carpentry. With extensive experience as a First Mate and Marina Manager on superyachts and private islands, Nathan excels in navigating complex logistical environments, from crane operations and heavy machinery safety to full-scale vessel refits.
Christine Wong Chong
Christine Wong Chong
Christine Wong Chong
R&D Manager
Christine holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, with a comprehensive academic background encompassing electrical, biological, mechanical, and software systems. With a strong foundation in research and development, Christine brings invaluable expertise to the Mostar Labs team.
Having delved into diverse dom
R&D Manager
Christine holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, with a comprehensive academic background encompassing electrical, biological, mechanical, and software systems. With a strong foundation in research and development, Christine brings invaluable expertise to the Mostar Labs team.
Having delved into diverse domains including web application development and embedded systems, Christine possess a multifaceted skill set primed for innovation and problem-solving both within and beyond the sphere of clean technology in the marine industry.
Mariana Monsalve
Christine Wong Chong
Mariana Monsalve
Digital Strategy Associate
Mariana brings a multidisciplinary background in marketing, design, and digital strategy to Mostar Labs. With a diploma in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and a foundation in network design, she combines creative precision with strategic thinking to translate complex technical narratives into compelling,
Digital Strategy Associate
Mariana brings a multidisciplinary background in marketing, design, and digital strategy to Mostar Labs. With a diploma in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and a foundation in network design, she combines creative precision with strategic thinking to translate complex technical narratives into compelling, market-ready communications.
At Mostar Labs, Mariana leads the company's full marketing and communications function — overseeing brand identity, public image, digital presence, and creative production across all channels.
Tyler James
Mehdi Boukhal
Mariana Monsalve
Technical Systems Developer
Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science from the University of Victoria. He has comprehensive academic experience with software testing and development, technical writing, computer networking, and web technologies. Having a strong foundation in the web app development cycle, as well as software qu
Technical Systems Developer
Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science from the University of Victoria. He has comprehensive academic experience with software testing and development, technical writing, computer networking, and web technologies. Having a strong foundation in the web app development cycle, as well as software quality assurance and object oriented development strategies, Tyler is well positioned to make a positive impact in the development team at Mostar Labs.
Recently, Tyler has been gaining experience with the operation and maintenance of existing boating and sailing technologies and the various environmental and ecological impacts involved with boating within BC. He hopes to put this knowledge to work by empowering novel solutions in ocean clean tech, and the development of emerging electric boating technologies.
Riyansh Shah
Mehdi Boukhal
Mehdi Boukhal
Power Systems Engineer
Riyansh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Victoria, where he specialized in electrical energy systems and mechatronics. With a focused background in hardware development and electricity generation, Riyansh brings a technical precision and a passion for sustainable infr
Power Systems Engineer
Riyansh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Victoria, where he specialized in electrical energy systems and mechatronics. With a focused background in hardware development and electricity generation, Riyansh brings a technical precision and a passion for sustainable infrastructure to the Mostar Labs team.
Having developed a deep interest in clean energy and maritime solutions, Riyansh possesses a specialized skill set tailored for the design of renewable energy systems, electronics, and mechanical fixtures. His expertise is instrumental in driving innovation for the Lilypad Project and advancing the future of clean technology.
Mehdi Boukhal
Mehdi Boukhal
Mehdi Boukhal
Marine Ops Tech / Diver & Drone Operator
Mehdi brings a rare combination of subsurface, aerial, and emergency operations expertise to Mostar Labs — making him one of the most versatile field operators in the maritime technology space. A certified Commercial Diver and Advanced UAV Operator, Mehdi works across both underwater and airborne do
Marine Ops Tech / Diver & Drone Operator
Mehdi brings a rare combination of subsurface, aerial, and emergency operations expertise to Mostar Labs — making him one of the most versatile field operators in the maritime technology space. A certified Commercial Diver and Advanced UAV Operator, Mehdi works across both underwater and airborne domains, providing the team with critical eyes-on capability in the environments that matter most.
With six years of wildfire operations and over three years of structural firefighting experience, Mehdi has built an exceptional foundation in high-stakes decision-making, team coordination, and performance under pressure. He brings that operational discipline directly to marine deployments, field testing, and on-water technical support for LilyPad and Mostar Labs' sensing and surveillance platforms.
Haley Cowan
Haley Cowan
Haley Cowan
Marketing Intern
Haley is a third-year Global BBA student at NEOMA Business School with a focused interest in digital strategy, analytics, and international brand communication. At Mostar Labs, she supports the marketing and communications function across market research, content development, and EU market entry initiatives — contributing
Marketing Intern
Haley is a third-year Global BBA student at NEOMA Business School with a focused interest in digital strategy, analytics, and international brand communication. At Mostar Labs, she supports the marketing and communications function across market research, content development, and EU market entry initiatives — contributing directly to the positioning of LilyPad across global maritime sectors and Mostar Labs' continued growth in the blue economy.