Hi, we are the Wunders As a diverse team of digital natives from all around the world, we bring our unique and multi-cultural perspectives to everything we do. We’re a team of strategists, creators, builders and campaigners spending every day finding new and exciting ways to help businesses navigate the fast-paced digital world. We’re here to create experiences that connect with your audience and generate growth. We want all eyes on you at the right place, at the right time. Meet the Team Mohamed Hamad President Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and now residing in Montreal, Canada, Mo is a web marketing and development professional with 12+ years experience in web development and design and 5 years experience in web marketing and SEO. He has worked on award-winning projects in government, startup and the agency world. Mohamed Hamad President Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and now residing in Montreal, Canada, Mo is a web marketing and development professional with 12+ years experience in web development and design and 5 years experience in web marketing and SEO. He has worked on award-winning projects in government, startup and the agency world. Graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems in UX Design and System Integration from MIT in Auckland, Mohamed has worked across the gamut of the tech industry. From project management for government, web development and R&D at a Montreal based startup, and Account management and Digital Strategy at Montreal’s largest performance-based marketing agency (NVI, now iProspect). Prior to co-founding Third Wunder, Mohamed worked independently for 3 years as a consultant and web developer to brands such as Luxury Retreats, Insight Medical Imaging, Effigis and AOD Marketing. Specialities: Digital and Marketing Strategy Development Web development and UX DesignContent and Social Media Marketing From the Blog On Our Minds 6 mins read Black History Month: People We Look Up to for Everyday Inspiration Mohamed Hamad 2 years ago On Our Minds 5 mins read Managing Work, Life & Our Mental Health During COVID-19 Mohamed Hamad 2 years ago Mark John Hiemstra Director of Marketing Mark John Hiemstra Director of Marketing Mark John is a digital marketing expert with more than 12 years experience. Over the years, he has had a strong focus on content strategy and creation, as well as analytics and conversion rate optimization. He began his career in tech as a programmer, working on one of the first online reservation systems for B&Bs, then moving into robotics and speech recognition tools for persons with mobility and learning issues, respectively. Mark John has worked in various roles for emerging startups like Acquisio, Stradigi AI, and Unbounce. He has also held roles in larger companies like Atlassian and Haivision. For the past 10 years he worked with many clients as a copywriter through his own business at Full Stack Copy. As Director of Marketing at Third Wunder, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the marketing department, as well as working on bigger-picture strategy and planning. Emma Wilkinson Account Manager Emma Wilkinson Account Manager Emma has been active in several industries since completing her studies at McGill University. In each of her roles, she has held either client-facing or management positions in marketing initiatives and PR, as well as liaison duties that have varied from overseeing athlete brand ambassador campaigns to the implementation of a patient referral strategy in private practice dentistry. Her experiences have allowed her to develop an ability to adapt when needed, as well as the empathy required for effective collaboration. Emma is a natural leader with a compassionate ear, open to new experiences and ideas. Her high energy and strong drive help her to work with brands to help them flourish the same way. Outside office hours, there’s a 99% chance Emma is being active and moving or trying to save the planet one vegan snack at a time! She releases her energy by coaching cardio boxing classes, escaping on cycling adventures under the sun and recharging in nature with off-the-map hikes. Ivan Tobias Designer Ivan Tobias Designer Ivan has a background in web/multimedia management, digital marketing and development, along with over 10 years of professional experience as a creative, designer and developer. During this time, he gained valuable industry expertise and honed his ability to develop strong conceptual strategies into impactful products. Ivan has also worked with a variety of Montreal startups and established businesses within the metropolitan area developing and designing visually captivating and user-friendly digital solutions for a wide range of web projects. At Third Wunder, Ivan uses a human-centred UX approach to build and create digital experiences that look great, feel intuitive, and provide a meaningful user journey—all while ensuring they match our clients’ brand vision and needs. When he’s not working, Ivan is busy either dreaming up sustainable projects for the community, trying his hand at cooking new vegan recipes, or spending time designing with friends. Specialties: Identity & brandingWeb designVisual designUX & UI principlesFront-end web developmentHTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHPWordPress Jorge Ospina Developer Jorge Ospina Developer Originally from Bogota, graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems in Colombia, Jorge is a professional developer with 16+ years of experience in web development for numerous different companies. He has worked in software houses, advertising agencies, digital agencies and software service companies in his country and now is residing with his family in the greater Montreal area. At Third Wunder, Jorge works in development projects for WordPress and other tools. When he’s not at work, Jorge is a full-time dad and husband, percussionist, music lover, passionate (amateur) soccer player and urban cyclist. Specialities: Full-stack web developmentPHP, HTML, CSS, JavascriptCMS developmentDatabases management Software projects designE-MarketingE-Learning Henri-Léonard Fabien Marketing Coordinator Henri-Léonard Fabien Marketing Coordinator Born in Montreal and raised in Haiti, Henri is the Marketing Coordinator at Third Wunder. He specializes in supporting the marketing team on strategies and campaigns for an array of different clients. With a background ranging from marketing, community organization, event planning and management to visual arts and media-—Henri is well-equipped. He believes in storytelling as an asset and takes pride in providing his clients with the most profitable assets for businesses to let their stories speak for themselves. In his spare time, Henri likes to polish his newly acquired interests (relating to filmmaking, photography, cinematography and writing) or watch and analyze old films and television series with their printed screenplays in hand. His motto? There are too many things to experience instead of boredom. Specialities: Campaign Management Strategic PlanningBrand Identity ManagementContent ProductionCommunity Management From the Blog Marketing 11 mins read Brand Story Telling for Marketing: 5 Brands That Do It Right Henri Fabien 7 months ago Mila Gizli Copywriter Mila Gizli Copywriter As an on-and-off Montréaler, Mila is a seasoned writer with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Concordia University. Mila’s work has been published in numerous print and online mediums, such as newspapers, magazines, literary journals, blogs and more. At Third Wunder, Mila is driven to use her expertise as an outlet to ensure voices are heard, understood, effective and influential—no matter the cause. She believes that the lasting power of writing can make a difference for any business. Mila likes to spend her free time watching independent films, capturing moments through film photography and painting the nude form. If you’d ask her to describe herself, she’d sound like a self-proclaimed Leonard Cohen protégé (unabashedly.) You’re likely to spot her somewhere writing in a cozy public space or trying to sneak an espresso shot at any given social event. Specialties: Content writing Editing and proofreadingCommunicationsPublic and media relationsEvent management Design From the Blog On Our Minds 7 mins read Get to Know the Wunders: Meet Mark John, Our Content Wiz. Mila Gizli 3 weeks ago Campaigning 19 mins read Three ways to elevate your brand’s exposure on Pinterest Mila Gizli 4 weeks ago The company we keep What we've done CHSSN Kirk Group TNO Toronto L’Annexe Ometz PWL Capital Work with us Are you ready to grow your business with us? Get in touch and we’ll grab a virtual coffee to discuss your needs. Let’s see what kind of magic we can make together!
Mohamed Hamad President Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and now residing in Montreal, Canada, Mo is a web marketing and development professional with 12+ years experience in web development and design and 5 years experience in web marketing and SEO. He has worked on award-winning projects in government, startup and the agency world. Mohamed Hamad President Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and now residing in Montreal, Canada, Mo is a web marketing and development professional with 12+ years experience in web development and design and 5 years experience in web marketing and SEO. He has worked on award-winning projects in government, startup and the agency world. Graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems in UX Design and System Integration from MIT in Auckland, Mohamed has worked across the gamut of the tech industry. From project management for government, web development and R&D at a Montreal based startup, and Account management and Digital Strategy at Montreal’s largest performance-based marketing agency (NVI, now iProspect). Prior to co-founding Third Wunder, Mohamed worked independently for 3 years as a consultant and web developer to brands such as Luxury Retreats, Insight Medical Imaging, Effigis and AOD Marketing. Specialities: Digital and Marketing Strategy Development Web development and UX DesignContent and Social Media Marketing From the Blog On Our Minds 6 mins read Black History Month: People We Look Up to for Everyday Inspiration Mohamed Hamad 2 years ago On Our Minds 5 mins read Managing Work, Life & Our Mental Health During COVID-19 Mohamed Hamad 2 years ago
On Our Minds 6 mins read Black History Month: People We Look Up to for Everyday Inspiration Mohamed Hamad 2 years ago
On Our Minds 5 mins read Managing Work, Life & Our Mental Health During COVID-19 Mohamed Hamad 2 years ago
Mark John Hiemstra Director of Marketing Mark John Hiemstra Director of Marketing Mark John is a digital marketing expert with more than 12 years experience. Over the years, he has had a strong focus on content strategy and creation, as well as analytics and conversion rate optimization. He began his career in tech as a programmer, working on one of the first online reservation systems for B&Bs, then moving into robotics and speech recognition tools for persons with mobility and learning issues, respectively. Mark John has worked in various roles for emerging startups like Acquisio, Stradigi AI, and Unbounce. He has also held roles in larger companies like Atlassian and Haivision. For the past 10 years he worked with many clients as a copywriter through his own business at Full Stack Copy. As Director of Marketing at Third Wunder, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the marketing department, as well as working on bigger-picture strategy and planning.
Emma Wilkinson Account Manager Emma Wilkinson Account Manager Emma has been active in several industries since completing her studies at McGill University. In each of her roles, she has held either client-facing or management positions in marketing initiatives and PR, as well as liaison duties that have varied from overseeing athlete brand ambassador campaigns to the implementation of a patient referral strategy in private practice dentistry. Her experiences have allowed her to develop an ability to adapt when needed, as well as the empathy required for effective collaboration. Emma is a natural leader with a compassionate ear, open to new experiences and ideas. Her high energy and strong drive help her to work with brands to help them flourish the same way. Outside office hours, there’s a 99% chance Emma is being active and moving or trying to save the planet one vegan snack at a time! She releases her energy by coaching cardio boxing classes, escaping on cycling adventures under the sun and recharging in nature with off-the-map hikes.
Ivan Tobias Designer Ivan Tobias Designer Ivan has a background in web/multimedia management, digital marketing and development, along with over 10 years of professional experience as a creative, designer and developer. During this time, he gained valuable industry expertise and honed his ability to develop strong conceptual strategies into impactful products. Ivan has also worked with a variety of Montreal startups and established businesses within the metropolitan area developing and designing visually captivating and user-friendly digital solutions for a wide range of web projects. At Third Wunder, Ivan uses a human-centred UX approach to build and create digital experiences that look great, feel intuitive, and provide a meaningful user journey—all while ensuring they match our clients’ brand vision and needs. When he’s not working, Ivan is busy either dreaming up sustainable projects for the community, trying his hand at cooking new vegan recipes, or spending time designing with friends. Specialties: Identity & brandingWeb designVisual designUX & UI principlesFront-end web developmentHTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHPWordPress
Jorge Ospina Developer Jorge Ospina Developer Originally from Bogota, graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems in Colombia, Jorge is a professional developer with 16+ years of experience in web development for numerous different companies. He has worked in software houses, advertising agencies, digital agencies and software service companies in his country and now is residing with his family in the greater Montreal area. At Third Wunder, Jorge works in development projects for WordPress and other tools. When he’s not at work, Jorge is a full-time dad and husband, percussionist, music lover, passionate (amateur) soccer player and urban cyclist. Specialities: Full-stack web developmentPHP, HTML, CSS, JavascriptCMS developmentDatabases management Software projects designE-MarketingE-Learning
Henri-Léonard Fabien Marketing Coordinator Henri-Léonard Fabien Marketing Coordinator Born in Montreal and raised in Haiti, Henri is the Marketing Coordinator at Third Wunder. He specializes in supporting the marketing team on strategies and campaigns for an array of different clients. With a background ranging from marketing, community organization, event planning and management to visual arts and media-—Henri is well-equipped. He believes in storytelling as an asset and takes pride in providing his clients with the most profitable assets for businesses to let their stories speak for themselves. In his spare time, Henri likes to polish his newly acquired interests (relating to filmmaking, photography, cinematography and writing) or watch and analyze old films and television series with their printed screenplays in hand. His motto? There are too many things to experience instead of boredom. Specialities: Campaign Management Strategic PlanningBrand Identity ManagementContent ProductionCommunity Management From the Blog Marketing 11 mins read Brand Story Telling for Marketing: 5 Brands That Do It Right Henri Fabien 7 months ago
Marketing 11 mins read Brand Story Telling for Marketing: 5 Brands That Do It Right Henri Fabien 7 months ago
Mila Gizli Copywriter Mila Gizli Copywriter As an on-and-off Montréaler, Mila is a seasoned writer with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Concordia University. Mila’s work has been published in numerous print and online mediums, such as newspapers, magazines, literary journals, blogs and more. At Third Wunder, Mila is driven to use her expertise as an outlet to ensure voices are heard, understood, effective and influential—no matter the cause. She believes that the lasting power of writing can make a difference for any business. Mila likes to spend her free time watching independent films, capturing moments through film photography and painting the nude form. If you’d ask her to describe herself, she’d sound like a self-proclaimed Leonard Cohen protégé (unabashedly.) You’re likely to spot her somewhere writing in a cozy public space or trying to sneak an espresso shot at any given social event. Specialties: Content writing Editing and proofreadingCommunicationsPublic and media relationsEvent management Design From the Blog On Our Minds 7 mins read Get to Know the Wunders: Meet Mark John, Our Content Wiz. Mila Gizli 3 weeks ago Campaigning 19 mins read Three ways to elevate your brand’s exposure on Pinterest Mila Gizli 4 weeks ago
On Our Minds 7 mins read Get to Know the Wunders: Meet Mark John, Our Content Wiz. Mila Gizli 3 weeks ago
Campaigning 19 mins read Three ways to elevate your brand’s exposure on Pinterest Mila Gizli 4 weeks ago