People
The 7FM team of designers, programmers, writers, usability and educational experts combines
world-class technical expertise with a profound understanding of people and content.
Project ManagerEric Bin
Lead TechnologistGreg Burnham
Project ManagerMegan Frazer
Senior Designer / Interface ConsultantMoragh Goshinmon
ProgrammerJérôme Jaglale
Co-DirectorNoni Maté
Multimedia DeveloperPamela Sevilla-Anderson
Senior Technical Consultant / DeveloperDaniel Sheinin
Creative DirectorDennis Smith
Project ManagerMary Watt
Co-DirectorJulie Zilber
Project Manager Eric Bin
Eric has been involved with the web since 1994 when the Mosaic browser first came to light and he started developing websites in 1998 prior to attending Vancouver Film School in 2000. Since then he's developed interactive QuickTime projects, been an instructor of streaming media at Vancouver Film School, and has managed interactive media projects at Blast Radius and also managed the launch of numerous highly successful member service programs at eBay. Eric has a B.A. from Simon Fraser University and a New Media Certificate from Vancouver Film School.
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Lead Technologist Greg Burnham
For over a decade Greg has been managing servers and striving to ensure that all the systems at 7th Floor Media are running well. When not managing infrastructure, Greg is busy writing code in a wide variety of languages, including PHP, VBScript and Java as well as building and managing databases for a myriad of clients and projects. Ongoing research into the world of new and emerging technology coupled with a formal education in Computer Technology gives Greg his seemingly uncanny ability to rectify technological breakdowns.
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Project Manager Megan Frazer
Megan has been a member of the 7th Floor Media team since 1999 and has worn many a hat during that time. Her work as project manager, writer, researcher and client liaison has given her a great understanding of the complete process of a project and in depth knowledge of education and Canadian culture. She was project manager for the Royal BC Museum's Journeys & Transformations web site and is currently working on the completion of the Asahi: Canadian Baseball Legends web site. Throughout her work Megan exhibits an attention to detail accompanied by an ability to prioritize and make decisions based on an understanding of the broader picture. Megan has an Honours degree in History from the University of British Columbia.
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Senior Designer / Interface Consultant Moragh Goshinmon
With a background in fine art and commercial design, Moragh joined 7th Floor Media in 1994 for the opportunity to design specifically for culture and education. Since then she has worked on a wide range of interactive projects, including Web sites, museum kiosks and mobile applications. Moragh's analysis and communication skills have made her a valued user-interface strategist for our clients, alongside her role as designer, illustrator and animator. Moragh is an Associate of the Ontario College of Art & Design, with specialized training in New Media Design (VCC), Writing for Business & the Professions (SFU Writing & Publishing) and User Interface Analysis and User Testing (Carleton University).
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Programmer Jérôme Jaglale
Originally from the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean Jérôme brings with him a Masters in Computer Science earned from Strasbourg. His experience as a developer includes Java, Python, Zope and PHP and he's applied them to develop both front and back end software. Jérôme brings a deep understanding of programming that allows him to build software that's clean, easy to understand in a quick, effective manner.
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Co-Director Noni Maté
Noni is a former History and English educator with fifteen years of teaching experience in secondary schools and in the SFU Faculty of Education and since 1990 has used her expertise to direct the creation of many educational multimedia projects. Her skills in consulting and collaborating with clients, partners and advisors and communicating with staff are invaluable to 7th Floor Media's success. Noni has a BA (English and History) and teaching certification from the University of British Columbia. Noni was a member of the Canadian Culture Online Advisory Board for the Department of Canadian Heritage, and currently sits on the Editorial Advisory Committee for Culture.ca.
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Multimedia Developer Pamela Sevilla-Anderson
Since joining 7th Floor Media in 2002 Pam has applied her diverse skills as a developer to building both websites and interactive kiosks. Her experience working with several scripting languages is boosted by her understanding of usability and accessibility issues. She holds a certification in Multimedia, Design and Development for the Web from Bodwell Internet School in Vancouver, as well as a BA in Economics with a minor in Management from McGill University.
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Senior Technical Consultant / Developer Daniel Sheinin
Daniel has been a senior developer at 7th Floor Media since 2000, during which time he's been analyst, architect and tech lead on some of the more technically demanding and extensive projects. His skills and certifications give him the ability to jump in as programmer or systems administrator wherever there is a need. His university education in liberal and fine arts make him a valuable communicator, helping to bridge the divide between technology and the real world.
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Creative Director Dennis Smith
Dennis joined 7th Floor Media in 1990 and since then he has been responsible for ensuring the outstanding look and feel of the many new media products that have been developed at 7th Floor Media, including web sites, interactive displays, CDROMs and videos. An artist, writer and communicator with an extensive knowledge of Canadian history, Dennis has merged those skills with an in-depth understanding of the issues associated with interactive design. Dennis has a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a teacher's certificate from Simon Fraser University.
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Project Manager Mary Watt
As a Project Manager at 7th Floor Media Mary has been at the wheel of many complex educational projects. As a Business graduate from Laurier University with time spent at IBM Mary brings a strong understanding of the technical challenges of any project and has shown a deft hand at navigating through those challenges. The Historica web site, the Open Hearts, Closed Door web site are among the many projects she's worked on that has required a careful balance of priorities that Mary has shown a great talent for.
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Co-Director Julie Zilber
A former intellectual property lawyer, Julie joined 7th Floor Media in 1990 and has led numerous teams in the research and development of leading edge new media projects. An expert in human-centred design, focus group research and user requirements analysis, Julie is a frequent invited speaker, at home and abroad, on the subject of new technologies and their impact on education. Julie is a Research Leader for the Mobile MUSE Research Network, a member of the Board of the Virtual School Society of British Columbia, and Vice-Chair of the Lions Gate Learning Alliance. Julie has a BA from Simon Fraser University, an LlB from the University of British Columbia, and has completed the course work for a PhD at Simon Fraser University.
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