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ABOUT

We were founded on January 15, 2010, and have dedicated ourselves to creating high quality assessment and learning experiences, with a focus on student success at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary education levels. By consistently investing in a comprehensive and inclusive educational experience for every student, we not only ensure their individual success, but also cultivate a generation capable of addressing the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving world.

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THE VRETTA
TEAM

Vretta is built on strong values of commitment to student success through innovation, integrity, and striving to ensure the highest quality standards in the assessment and learning industry. Our team members have extensive Canadian and international experience in designing and implementing unique large-scale learning and assessment solutions in many countries around the world, including Canada, the USA, the UK, France, Luxembourg, and Portugal. Our expertise includes learning and assessment design and development, operational engineering efficiencies, data management and psychometric automation, and privacy and security, maintaining an agile project management environment.

TEAM LEADERS

ANAND KARAT

President and CEO

Anand leads Vretta’s entrepreneurial culture and sets the strategic direction of the company. He ensures undivided focus on our vision to support student-success through his unique innovatively now leadership style. He is the founding partner of Vretta and has an Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics from Bangalore University and an MBA in Science and Technology from Queen’s University.

CHARLES ANIFOWOSE

Vice President of Innovation

Charles leads the architectural product design and development processes at Vretta. He ensures unparalleled innovation in learning and assessment experiences for student success. He is the co-founder of Vretta, has invented numerous technology solutions, and has a Bachelor’s degree from Brock University.

ALI ALAVI

Product Director

Ali leads product design to ensure that every user has a truly meaningful and amazing learning and assessment experience. He has a Bachelor’s degree of Science from the University of Waterloo and over a decade of experience leading product design and development teams.

ARBANA MIFTARI

Director of Project Management

Arbana leads the management of projects, change, and stakeholder engagement for the development of new products. She ensures products are delivered on time and with world-class quality. She has a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies from Western University, and is a certified Project Management Professional and an Agile Certified Practitioner from the Project Management Institute.

ZACH WILLIAMS

Director of Technology

Zach leads the development and maintenance of technology solutions and security systems. He ensures the use of best practices in process efficiencies, developing scalable solutions, and maintaining high-security systems. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Queen’s University and over a decade of experience working with systems of varying sizes and complexities.

ANGELICA MENDAGLIO

Head of Instructional Design

Angelica leads the instructional design and development of learning and assessment resources. She ensures intuitive product design and seamless user experiences for our learning and assessment solutions. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Cultural Studies from Trent University and a Master of Science in Mathematics from McMaster University.

Jimmy de la Torre

Lead Psychometrician

Jimmy supports our team of assessment specialists and psychometricians by providing guidance on technical and implementation issues related to educational measurement. His expertise is in the areas of item response theory, cognitive diagnosis modeling, and designing and using assessment to inform instruction and learning, and he has published widely on these topics. Jimmy has a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is currently Professor and Head of the Human Communication, Development, and Information Sciences Unit of the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong.

JACOB PUCAR

Head of Operations

Jacob oversees the operations with a focus on the execution and optimization of essential processes at every level of the business. By thoroughly understanding the needs of all departments, he ensures that operations are aligned with the overall goals of the organization and needs of our partners. Jacob's established operational expertise allows him to gather ongoing feedback to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement, supporting the constant evolution. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from McMaster University.

SHOEB MOZAMMEL

Manager of Partnerships

Shoeb leads the partnership efforts at the company, managing and nurturing existing relationships, while looking to cultivate new ones. He ensures the company maintains strong standards of service, consistently addressing our partners’ evolving needs through dedication, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Management from Toronto Metropolitan University and a postgraduate in Business Communications from the University of Toronto.

FERIDE SAYIN

Human Resources Coordinator

Feride is dedicated to driving human resources initiatives with a focus on attracting top talent, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture. She gathers ongoing feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, contributing to continuous development and creating a nurturing environment for growth. She ensures that HR strategies align with organizational goals and support the well-being of all team members. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Yeditepe University and an MBA in Human Resources from University Canada West.

JOHN LADAN

Data Scientist

John leads the data and evaluation team, ensuring the quality and availability of data across analysis pipelines and applications. He is responsible for optimizing data processes and driving insights from complex datasets. He has a PhD in Experimental Physics from the University of Toronto and an M. Math and B. Math in Applied Mathematics from the University of Waterloo.

Awards

We are honored to be recognized by prestigious awarding bodies in the USA, the UK, and France for the impact of our learning and assessment solutions. These accolades highlight our commitment to excellence and inspire us to continue delivering innovative solutions that make a difference in the lives of students.

International e-Assessment Award

2022 Lifetime Contribution Award

Dr. Graham Orpwood receives the Lifetime Contribution Award from the e-Assessment Association for his contribution and commitment to transforming the educational assessment landscape in numerous jurisdictions across the world.

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WORKING AT
VRETTA

We share a deep passion for innovation in education. Working at Vretta means joining a dynamic environment where your ideas shape the future and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. Join us in creating educational experiences that inspire the next generation to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Workspace

Our office, located in Old Town Toronto, overlooks the landmark St. James Park, offering our team views of the beautiful greenery and the historic St. James Cathedral. The office is just a ten-minute walk from subway lines and the Union Station, Toronto’s primary railway and intermodal transportation hub, making commuting convenient. It’s also a short five-minute walk from numerous restaurants and the historic St. Lawrence Market.

In 2017, Vretta acquired the office building at 120 Adelaide Street East, which has since served as our innovation hub, bringing together internal and external teams to collaborate on a wide variety of projects. As part of our expansion in 2024, Vretta acquired the adjoining building at 132 Adelaide East, a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. This addition enhances our office environment with historical and cultural significance. The creative ambiance of our offices inspires the best in design for our learning and assessment solutions.

careers

Join team Vretta and contribute to the future of learning and assessment. We value ambitious professionals who embrace challenges, are eager to learn, and are committed to growth. Our dynamic environment offers exposure to the latest innovations, providing unique opportunities to make a meaningful and lasting impact on education worldwide.

Instructional Designer

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Vretta is looking for an Instructional Designer to join our Instructional Design & Editorial team. This is a unique and key role within the organization, requiring a blend of creativity, design thinking, excellent communication skills, and a high level of comfort with mathematics (first year post-secondary level). Instructional designers at Vretta drive the development of interactive digital content, aiming to provide students with an engaging learning experience.

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Concepteur pédagogique

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Vretta recherche un Concepteur pédagogique pour rejoindre notre équipe de développement d'évaluations pour la division K-12. Ce poste exige d'excellentes compétences en rédaction et en communication, une capacité créative à résoudre les problèmes, et une capacité à collaborer avec confiance avec des experts en la matière, des designers et des développeurs.

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Data Engineer

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Vretta is looking for a Data Engineer to join our Data and Evaluation team. This position requires excellent communication skills, creative problem solving ability, and a sound technical ability to be able to understand requirements, develop technological solutions for data analysis, collaborate with the data engineering and development team, and maintain processes that support student learning and assessment. As a member of the Data and Evaluation team at Vretta, the Data Engineer must have the attitude and energy to innovate and build solutions that support student success.

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Bilingual Product Analyst (Content)

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Vretta is looking for a dynamic and customer-focused Bilingual Product Analyst (Content) to join our team. As a Product Analyst (Content), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our clients can effectively use our educational technology tools to create, manage, and deliver high-quality content. You will act as a bridge between our product and clients, providing expert guidance, training, and support to empower them in achieving their educational goals.

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Coordinateur de Projet

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Vretta recherche un Assistant de projet doté de solides compétences organisationnelles et de communication pour soutenir notre équipe de gestion de projet. Ce poste nécessite une attitude axée sur les détails et la capacité de gérer plusieurs tâches dans un environnement dynamique. L'assistant doit être proactif et prêt à aider les coordonnateurs de projet avec tout le soutien dont ils pourraient avoir besoin.

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Spécialiste du Succès Client

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Vretta recherche un Spécialiste du Succès Client bilingue à temps plein pour rejoindre notre équipe de Succès Client. Ce poste exige d'excellentes compétences en communication (anglais et français), une attitude orientée client, une capacité à résoudre des problèmes de manière créative et des compétences techniques solides pour comprendre et résoudre les problèmes techniques auxquels nos étudiants, éducateurs et administrateurs peuvent être confrontés. En tant que membre de l'équipe de Succès Client chez Vretta, le Spécialiste du Succès Client sera responsable de délivrer de la valeur en favorisant l'innovation à travers l'amélioration des processus et des systèmes permettant de soutenir nos clients de manière efficace et efficiente.

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Project Coordinator

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Vretta is looking for a Technical Project Coordinator with scrum experience and excellent organizational skills to join our Project Management team. This is a position requiring a client-first attitude and creative problem solving ability. The Project Coordinator should have the attitude and energy to ensure that our partners and staff feel accomplished.

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Full Stack Developer

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Vretta is looking for a Software Developer to join our Product Development and Implementation team. This is a remote role across Canada. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, creative problem solving ability, and a sound technical ability to be able to understand requirements, develop technological solutions, and maintain systems that support student learning and assessment. As a member of the Product Development and Implementation team at Vretta, you should have the attitude and energy to innovate and build solutions that support student success.

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Business Analyst

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The Business Analyst position at Vretta requires the candidate to have excellent organizational skills, a flair for product technology and management, and top-notch problem solving ability. They should have the attitude and energy to ensure that our partners and staff function productively, strategically, and feel accomplished.

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