Introducing our two newest team members: Linden & Eilish!

Here at Digital Nova Scotia, we're thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our growing team. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Linden Mattie, our new Financial Controller, and Eilish Bonang, our new Marketing & Communications Specialist. Linden joins us with a wealth of experience in leadership and financial management of a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, bringing a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset to our team. As our new Financial Controller, Linden will play a pivotal role in guiding our financial strategies, ensuring that we continue to thrive and grow in the dynamic landscape of Nova Scotia's technology sector. Eilish steps into the role of Marketing & Communications Specialist with a passion for storytelling and a flair for creativity. With her expertise in content creation and communications, she will be instrumental in amplifying our message, engaging with our community, and showcasing the incredible innovations happening right here in Nova Scotia. Keep reading to learn more about our newest team members...

What excites you the most about the tech sector in Nova Scotia? Technology plays a role in and touches all aspects of any modern business. I think Digital Nova Scotia takes that approach, and believes there are no sector or business in the province that we can’t play a role in helping advocate and support the advancement of their digital and technological adoption or enhancement. The scope and breadth of that opportunity is what I find most exciting about joining DNS! What's your favourite way to spend a day off? Driving and exploring all the coastal areas of Nova Scotia with my partner Chloe and our German Shepherd sidekick, Maple. What’s something you're passionate about that might surprise us? One of my favourite things is to be out on the water. I will never turn down an excuse or opportunity to be on a boat anywhere in Nova Scotia. What three items you cannot live without (excluding food, water etc.)?-A car or suv with a big enough hatch space for my pup -Flip-flops (In the summer time, at least) -The Reminders app on my phone Quick hitters! Spring or Fall? Fall Android or iPhone? iPhone Comedy or Thriller? Comedy Coffee or Tea? Neither! Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla Laptop or Desktop? Laptop, but with a docking station with two monitors Breakfast or Dinner? Dinner Early Bird or Night Owl? Night owl Ocean or Lake? OceanFun fact: Properly stored honey won’t go bad, and can remain edible after thousands of years! Oh, about me?? I’ve got one leg that’s shorter than the other – remnant of a car accident when I was a reckless teen!

What excites you the most about the tech sector in Nova Scotia?

I'm most excited about the incredible talent we have here in Nova Scotia, driving the success and growth of our tech sector! Being from the province myself, seeing the creativity, passion, and advancements from those who also call this special place home, it makes me proud!

What's your favourite way to spend a day off?

My favourite way to spend a day off starts with having coffee on our patio with my cat, Moose, followed by running a few errands with my fiance before spending time with family or friends - ideally by the water! Then, the best way to wrap up a good day is with good food, of course!

What’s something you're passionate about that might surprise us?

I really love watching crime/murder documentaries and trying to figure out the entire investigation before the end of the show.

What three items you cannot live without (excluding food, water etc.)?

I can't live without my water bottle (I drink about 4L a day), my lip balm, and sadly...my phone.

Quick hitters!Spring or Fall? FallAndroid or iPhone? iPhoneComedy or Thriller? ComedyCoffee or Tea? Coffee - iced only!Chocolate or Vanilla? ChocolateLaptop or Desktop? LaptopBreakfast or Dinner? DinnerEarly Bird or Night Owl? Early birdOcean or Lake? OceanFun fact: I am a classically trained ballerina (a lifetime ago!!)