immediac is nothing without the talented, diverse team that has emerged from years of Having Fun & Getting Sh!t Done.
John Leahy
Founder and CEO
John Leahy
John has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for creating customer
value. John leads the immediac team as a strategist in solving business
challenges with cloud, database technology, social media and search engine
optimization. Since launching immediac in 1998, John has focused the team on
helping customers achieve business objectives using the most efficient
technology. John has over 30 years of experience in software development, SEO,
public speaking, technology solutions and delivering technology solutions for
organizations of all sizes.
John enjoys many outdoor activities, his favourite being kite surfing - which
he believes is the “purest form of sailing.” John is an
enthusiastic chess player and a handyman - he is currently working on his
sailboat.
Caitlin White
Vice President
Caitlin White
Caitlin started at immediac in 2020 as part of an NSCC work term. She came
back as a full-time employee in the spring of 2021 as the team's new account
manager. She became immediac's first Vice President in 2023 as her role
expanded to include sales, marketing, strategy, and more. She continues to use
her diverse background in web development and customer service to communicate
with clients and ensure that their unique visions are realized.
Caitlin’s interests outside of work lie in both video games and
programming - sometimes mixing the two. She dabbles in many video games, but
has a particular passion for Animal Crossing. Caitlin also is the proud
creator of an online trading card based video game. She enjoys travel, and has
visited both the U.S. and Asia on multiple occasions. Her cat, Walter, keeps
her company while she's crocheting and watching reality TV.
Allie Harvey
VP Administration
Allie Harvey
Allie graduated from NSCC’s Office Administration program in 2017, and
joined immediac in June of that year. She wears many hats and handles
accounting, payroll, HR, testing and launching websites, and much more. She
strives to keep immediac organized.
Outside of work, Allie is an avid reader. She always has two or three books on
the go. In 2020, Allie set and achieved her goal of reading 100 books. She
also loves hiking - both on the trail beside her family home and on new trails
which she loves to explore.
Kiah-Jade Bonnar
Administrative Assistant
Kiah-Jade Bonnar
Kiah came to the immediac team after working alongside entrepreneurs for the
last seven years, both as a receptionist and as a project manager. Although
she started out pursuing education in the music industry, she’s found
that her calling actually lies on the administrative side of things. As
immediac’s Client Care Representative she’s an expert at triaging
any and all requests that come across the support desk, making sure all of our
clients’ websites stay up-to-date and fresh!
Outside of work, Kiah is a huge horror aficionado - whether it's video games,
movies, or books, she loves to be spooked. She lives with her husband and
their 15-pound dachshund Lucian, who’s very lucky to be one of the most
spoiled boys on earth.
Todd Harrie
Senior Web Designer
Todd Harrie
Todd attended St. Mary’s to complete his B.Comm, then pivoted to Munin
Multimedia for web development and video integration in 2000. He joined the
immediac team in 2008.
Todd brings a wealth of experience with over 20 years in the multimedia and
design fields. A forward thinker with a keen eye for detail, he has a
reputation in the industry for being able to use web development tools and
technologies to create pixel-perfect projects. As a senior designer, he works
directly with our content management system, immediaCMS, using CSS and HTML to
develop progressively-designed websites.
Todd is an experienced musician, having toured across the country with both
Lenny Gallant and Ron Hynes. He has made multiple CDs and is still in a band.
Todd also enjoys fly fishing - he even ties his own flies.
Amanda Hughes
Senior Web Designer
Amanda Hughes
Amanda attended Georgian College, where she took Web Design and Animation. She
graduated in 2013 and reached out to immediac to offer her services.
She’s been part of the immediac team ever since. She excels in
developing customer-centric designs that bring forth the emotion and passion
within the project. She is focused on new and responsive technologies.
Amanda enjoys going to the gym, painting, and is interested in genealogy - she
has traced a direct link between her family and one of the oldest clans in
Scotland. She has a cat, Fred, who sometimes makes an appearance in video
meetings.
Daniel Stout
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Daniel Stout
Daniel worked as a co-op Application Developer one summer at immediac while
studying at Dalhousie University. Years later, once he had graduated with a
Bachelor of Computer Science, he joined immediac once again, this time as a
Software Engineer before ultimately growing into the Chief Technical Officer
for the company. He is always looking for opportunities to make
immediac’s practices more efficient and practical.
Daniel has over six years of experience and his approach to software
development has allowed immediac to deliver the highest quality products
available. He has an unparalleled attention to detail and leadership skills.
Ellen Lewis
Application Developer
Ellen Lewis
Ellen began her career with immediac as a co-op student while studying
computer science at Dalhousie. As soon as she graduated, she was hired as a
developer, officially becoming a full-time team member in 2022. Her specialty
lies in software and web-app development in .Net C#.
Outside of work, one of Ellen's favourite things is exploring the city and
discovering new restaurants and things to eat! She loves to read and go for
walks to de-stress.
Alex Huszar
Lead iOS Developer
Alex Huszar
Alex joined immediac as a co-op student in 2019 and later became a full-time
team member after graduating from Dalhousie University in 2020 with a Bachelor
of Computer Science. As lead iOS developer, he's worked on a variety of apps,
including the Tilepix iOS app, Abbvie Gastro app, and Dwellify iOS App. His
innate talent for crafting intuitive, user-friendly experiences and his
dedication to perfection make him an invaluable asset to the immediac team.
Alex enjoys programming in his spare time - focusing on video game engine
design. Alex has played piano since he was 7 and still enjoys making music. In
the summer, he swims and bikes, and occasionally enjoys a game of basketball.
Alex has an adorable black cat named Mici.
Nick Sullivan
Android Developer
Nick Sullivan
Nick graduated from the NSCC Institute of Geographic Sciences in 2019. He was a combat engineer in the Canadian Armed forces and an Android Developer at IBM before coming to immediac in December of 2020. His specialty is Android development in Kotlin but he has proven to be flexible and adaptable in other areas of development, including .Net.
Nick enjoys the great outdoors. He’s a fan of hunting - a family tradition in which he has taken part since he was 12. He and his family also enjoy ATVing. They go on yearly rides that can include up to 20 bikes! Nick lives with his partner Lauren and their two daughters. They have two dogs, Dakota (a chocolate lab) and Rico (English Springer Spaniel) and a cat, Grayson.
Baljeet Singh
Android Developer
Baljeet Singh
Baljeet graduated from Lovely Professional University in Punjab with a Masters
of Computer Application. He worked as an Android Application Developer at
Eternity Solutions in Mississauga before joining immediac in February 2021. He
has worked on many Android projects and learned multiple new languages to
contribute to .Net projects and more.
In his spare time, Baljeet enjoys creating mobile games for Android, a hobby
that he first picked up during his time at Eternity Solutions. He also enjoys
a game of 8-ball and reading cosmology books. If you’re looking for
recommendations, he recently read Stephen Hawking’s “The Grand
Design.”
Matt Covey
Software Developer
Matt Covey
After completing a co-op placement with immediac in the summer of 2022, Matt went on to graduate from the NSCC IT Campus with a diploma in IT Programming in 2023. He continued to hone his development skills at Eastlink before returning to join the immediac team full-time in 2024. With a strong foundation in .Net development, Matt plays a key role in delivering high-performance software solutions for immediac’s clients.
Outside of work, Matt is an avid golfer who enjoys both playing and watching the sport. A tech enthusiast, he hosts video game servers and explores a variety of games in his downtime. When not on the green or in the digital realm, Matt enjoys tackling home improvement projects and hanging out with his two cats, Marshall and Simon.
Anastasiya Gurevich
Software Developer
Anastasiya Gurevich
Anastasiya joined immediac after graduating from Dalhousie University with a
degree in Computer Science in 2025. She first worked with us as an Application
Developer co-op in 2023 and has also completed co-ops with the Department of
National Defence and Environment Canada, as well as freelance work with
Outlier, giving her experience across a wide range of projects.
When she’s not coding, Anastasiya enjoys oil painting and culinary
arts. She runs a cooking channel on YouTube with her partner, where they share
recipes and cook together.
Brian Delaney
Product Manager
Brian Delaney
Brian joined immediac in 2025 as a Product Manager after completing his NSCC work term with the company. A graduate of the Full Stack Application Development program, he also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Dalhousie University and studied multimedia design at McKenzie College. With over 25 years in the tech industry, Brian has worked in roles ranging from Flash developer to product designer and product manager at well-known local companies like Brave New World and Proposify.
When not working to bring client visions to life, Brian enjoys playing guitar, reading comic books, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers during NFL season.