We’re the Zap Reader team. Nice to meet you!

Zap Reader was made possible by our amazing team of talented engineers, designers, marketers, business operators, and writers.

Marc Slater

CEO
Company founder Marc Slater uses his 15 years of software and online business experience to keep Zap Reader moving forward, and spends his free time with his kids, his guitar, and his favorite books.

Gregory

Head Product Engineer
After receiving a Bachelors in Software Engineering with Honours, Gregory became Zap Reader’s server coding guru. He enjoys playing board games, but when the weather’s good, he’s outside rock climbing.

Rick

Head Education Consultant
Rick’s decade of experience in marketing and business development makes him an important member of the Zap Reader team, and his Shih Tzu and German Spitz dogs think he’s pretty great, too!

Veda

Design Manager
Interface design expert, and former computer teacher, Veda creates Zap Reader’s websites and graphics, and continues her creativity at her 5-dog home by following art and fashion trends.

Arianna

Online Community Manager
Arianna (Yan) won several academic honors before joining Zap Reader. Yan brings her knowledge of marketing and investment to the team. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball and softball.

Gideon

Product and Distribution Manager
Anyone who’s been named Programmer of the Year is welcome on the Zap Reader team, and Gideon is no exception! At work, he uses a computer keyboard; at home, it’s a piano keyboard.

Jomelyn

Engineering Product Manager
Having achieved academic success with a Magna Cum Laude in Computer Science, Jomelyn is a vital part of Zap Reader’s dev team. She spends her free time playing Scrabble and watching movies.

Bryan

Customer Success Manager
Bryan brings a background in risk management and computer technology to the Zap Reader roster, and when he’s not at work he’s at home cooking for his baby boy, or out enjoying nature.

Dominique

QA and Software Engineer
With his knowledge in quality assurance and coding, Dominique has made sure that Zap Reader products are top quality. After work, he either plays a computer game, basketball or reads Chinese fantasy novels.

Laurence

Junior Design Associate
Not afraid of responsibilities, Laurence took on being a leader in college. He excels in art and now offers his design talent in the Zap Reader team. He is also a music enthusiast who plays the guitar and loves to go on food adventures.

Gabriel

Software Engineer
Gabriel has a degree in Information Technology and graduated with honors. As a part of Zap Reader's dev team, he lends his skills as a front end developer. His hobbies include drawing and playing mobile/PC games.

Ralph

Zap Reader Consultant
With years of experience in customer service and a management accounting background, Ralph is now contributing his skills in the Zap Reader team. He plays the guitar and loves reading books.

Kurt

QA and Release Manager
Equipped with skills in Information Technology, Kurt contributes to the team by making sure that Zap Reader is top-tier. On his days off, he likes to play mobile games and go on road trips.

Monica

Junior Software Developer
Monica graduated with honors in the field of Information Technology which is why she's a valuable member of Zap Reader's dev team. When she wants to unwind, she listens to podcasts and play mobile games.

Paolo

Junior Software Developer
Graduating with honors in Computer Engineering, Paolo imparts his knowledge and skills in Zap Reader's dev team. In his free time, he enjoys being around his dogs and occasionally plays the guitar.

Mary Jane

HR/Admin Manager
Having a degree in Accounting Technology, MJ is in charge of HR and administrative tasks in the Zap Reader team. Photography and fashion design fascinates her and during her spare time, loves to cook and watch K-Dramas.

Steven

Customer Happiness Specialist
Keeping customers happy is Steven's goal. With his extensive background in customer service, he makes sure his goal is accomplished as Zap Reader's customer champion. He's an avid learner who loves to cook, beatbox, and write.