Though we like to believe that, like all of us, we continue to grow and develop over time, Rough Draft was founded for a simple reason:
We love exploring new ideas and we wanted to open ourselves up to new opportunities.
Based out of Victoria, BC Canada, we are a team of two (yes, we are husband and wife), with a shared passion for technology and how it can enhance our lives. Together, we have over 15 years of experience in the tech space - building native apps, web apps, and websites - and are comfortable with all stages of the software development life cycle. Along the way, we have refined our process, so we can bring our best to your team. We love exploring new problem spaces and adapt quickly to unchartered territory. We are always interested in what others are working on and enjoy being part of new teams to help them bring their awesome ideas to reality.
Colter is our resident programming ninja. Early mornings, (if you’re up early enough) you are likely to find him in the zone, headphones on, solving our most complicated and complex software problems. When Colter is not designing or writing software, he finds joy in mentoring and collaborating with members of his team. He believes in personal growth and is constantly trying to improve himself and help his team reach their goals. Fueled by an insatiable appetite for learning and deeper understanding, Colter has acquired a comprehensive expertise in software architecture, enterprise software development, and DevOps best practices. Armed with his keen sense of software fundamentals, he can become comfortable and proficient with any programming language or problem you throw at him.
When Colter isn’t behind the keyboard, he enjoys doing activities outside and taking recreational sports too seriously with his friends. Some of his favorite activities are working out, cycling, and hiking. Colter loves building great software and looks forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Holly is passionate about understanding the scope of problems and is a master of breaking huge, seemingly overwhelming amounts of work, into small manageable pieces. In doing so, she has an exceptional capability to keep a team motivated, on task, and producing value. She excels at bridging the gap between the technical and non-technical to make sure everyone involved understands the problem. When she isn’t busy managing products, she loves to throw on her headphones and get her hands in the code, truly embracing that inner comp-sci nerd.
Rough Draft has allowed Holly to enhance her skill-set and focus on work that is fulfilling and challenging. When she isn’t working, Holly loves spending time with her family and friends, getting out on her bike, exploring nature, and doing yoga. Growing up on the west coast, the beach is her happy place.