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Our Team

Different strengths.
One shared direction.

DownEaster Hub brings together professionals with experience across business, technology, design, quality assurance, legal and strategic advisory work.

Our model is collaborative by design: the right expertise comes together around the needs of each project.

One Hub. Different Expertise.

Built around people, not titles.

We value practical experience, clear responsibility and complementary skills. Some team members contribute to day-to-day delivery, while others provide specialized or non-executive guidance. Together, they strengthen the thinking, execution and accountability behind our work.

Vic B. Artates

Vic is an entrepreneur and founder of DownEaster Hub and YourTITA, with a professional background in accounting, finance, banking, and technology. He holds an Accountancy degree from the University of San Agustin in the Philippines, completed the Application Mobile Web Specialist program at triOS College Business Technology Healthcare in Canada, and completed Entrepreneurship Essentials at Harvard Business School Online. His diverse background gives him a practical perspective on building technology solutions that create meaningful and lasting value. He believes in responsible growth, strong relationships, and doing business with integrity. Outside of work, Vic is an avid runner who has completed a marathon and backyard ultramarathon. He values staying active and spending quality time with his daughter and friends.

Vic B. Artates
Founder | Managing Director
Leadership
Mohit

Mohit is a Backend & GenAI Engineer with over five years of experience building intelligent, scalable, production-grade systems, including solutions for the U.S. Army and Ford Motors. He specializes in GenAI, LLM architectures, RAG pipelines, scalable microservices, system architecture, and performance optimization, with experience building platforms supporting more than 40,000 concurrent users. Outside of technology, Mohit is passionate about cricket and brings the same focus on strategy, teamwork, and continuous improvement to his work.

Mohit
Chief Technology Officer
Team India
Rhaniel

Rhaniel is an IT professional with over 25 years of experience in Quality Standards, Testing, Validation, Process Improvement, Compliance, and Risk Management. He serves as a strategic partner in the Philippines, leveraging his extensive network to drive growth for the organization. Beyond work, Rhaniel is a passionate basketball enthusiast who brings the same energy and teamwork to the court.

Rhaniel
QA Lead & Compliance Officer
Team Philippines
Helena

Helena is a Creative UI/UX Product Designer and Community Lead with a multidisciplinary background in digital production, UX design, e-commerce, marketing, and customer engagement. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries with Distinction, specializing in Business with a focus on Fashion and Curatorial Practice. She brings both creative and commercial perspectives to designing thoughtful digital experiences that connect products, brands, and people. Outside of work, Helena enjoys practicing Pilates and yoga and values creativity, balance, and well-being.

Helena
Design & Community Lead
Team Toronto
Rohit

Rohit is a talented software engineer with a passion for building high-quality, efficient, and innovative applications. Known for his problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and commitment to staying current with the latest technologies, Rohit consistently delivers robust solutions. His love for cricket perfectly complements his technical expertise, making him a well-rounded individual both in technology and on the field.

Rohit
Software Developer
Team India
Franchie

Franchie is a multidisciplinary visual artist with over 13 years of experience in UI/UX and web design, graphic design, and illustration. She holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Art Therapy and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Communication, graduating Magna Cum Laude. An active member of Phi Kappa Phi, Franchie is deeply passionate about contributing to the artistic community.Outside of work, she enjoys participating in Game Jams with friends and playing badminton.

Franchie
Product Designer — UI/UX & Gaming Lead
Team Toronto
Clifford

Clifford is a seasoned lawyer with extensive expertise in Corporate and Business Law, Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property Law, Labor and Employment Law, Regulatory Compliance, Real Estate Law, Litigation, and Dispute Resolution (both criminal and civil). He serves as a strategic partner in the Philippines, utilizing his strong network and legal expertise to drive the organization’s growth and success. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family.

Clifford Callueng
Legal
Team Philippines
Reetu

Technology team member contributing to collaborative software development and technical implementation.

Reetu
Technology Team
Team India
Jason W. Eckert

Jason is a highly respected technical trainer, systems architect, software engineer, and best-selling author. As Dean of Technology at triOS College, he leads cutting-edge technology programs. With over 30 years of experience and 45 industry certifications, Jason is known for simplifying complex technical concepts. He was honoured by CompTIA as Outstanding Train-the-Trainer in 2019. He provides strategic guidance to the YourTITA Platform as a non-executive advisor.

Jason W. Eckert
Board Advisor
Advisor
Harvey Foote

Harvey is the CEO of Citus HR Solutions and a Certified Executive Coach. With over 30 years of leadership experience — including nine years as Senior Vice President of People at SE Health — he has built high-performing cultures and earned multiple awards, including Forbes Best Employers and Great Place to Work. A passionate athlete, he has completed 15 Boston Marathons, two Ironmans, and represented Canada at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Championships. He provides strategic guidance to the YourTITA Platform as a non-executive advisor.

Harvey Foote
Board Advisor
Advisor
Kevin Stoodley

Kevin is an accomplished technology leader and Fellow with over 37 years of experience in enterprise systems. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Z and LinuxONE, where he drives the technical strategy and roadmap for both hardware and software portfolios. He brings deep expertise in systems architecture, operating systems, virtualization, compilers, and enterprise modernization. He has led large global engineering teams in various senior technical leadership roles. An avid marathoner and triathlete, Kevin provides strategic guidance to the YourTITA Platform as a non-executive advisor.

Kevin Stoodley
Board Advisor
Advisor
Shirlee Sharkey

Shirlee is an accomplished healthcare leader and registered nurse with over 30 years of executive leadership experience. As the longtime CEO of SE Health, she championed innovation in community healthcare, healthy aging, and new models of care. She is also a co-author of The Future of Aging. She brings deep expertise in healthcare governance, innovation, strategic leadership, and community-based care, having served with numerous healthcare organizations and boards in Canada and internationally. Recognized for her contributions to healthcare and digital health, Shirlee provides strategic guidance to the YourTITA Platform as a non-executive advisor.

Shirlee Sharkey
Board Advisor
Advisor
How we work together

The team changes with the project.

Not every engagement needs the same combination of people. We assemble the right mix of business, technical, product, quality, legal and advisory expertise around the problem being solved.

01

Core leadership

Provides direction, business context, partnerships and accountability.

02

Technical delivery

Architecture, engineering, AI, systems thinking and implementation.

03

Product & quality

Design, user experience, testing, compliance and dependable delivery.

04

Advisory guidance

Experienced advisors providing strategic insight across technology, healthcare, business and leadership.

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