Our Team

Carlyn is the founder and CEO of VodaSafe, and an engineer with over ten years of lifeguarding experience. Witnessing first-hand the trials and tribulations of water rescue led Carlyn to envision a sonar equipment as a simple tool in hand that would help save lives, VodaSafe and its AquaEye® were born. Carlyn believes that VodaSafe’s AquaEye® will be to waterfront rescue what the AED or portable defibrillator has been for CPR.

Patrick is Director of Engineering at VodaSafe. Leading the R&D and in-house manufacturing operations, he brings extensive experience in product development, mechanical design, and high-volume manufacturing. With degrees in Mathematics and Engineering Physics, and over 12 years of experience with tech startups, Patrick is devoted to technological innovation and creating impactful products.

Wylie arrived at VodaSafe from an entrepreneurial and business background in Vancouver. Communicating the story and benefits of AquaEye® to the first responders around the world is a fulfilling and enjoyable task. Spending most of his Out of Office time chasing snow, paddling the seas or biking the mountains, Wylie is happy to be able to assist the teams that provide rescue services in the outdoors.

Grace is an engineer turned Business Development Rep. With her background in engineering and customer success, she assists first responders and lifeguards in implementing AquaEye into their current operations. When not working, Grace can be found exploring the mountains hiking, skiing, and climbing. While out exploring, she has seen how fast things can go wrong in the outdoors. This has helped her better understand the tough role these emergency lifesaving professionals have and has encouraged her to help where she can. 

Erik is the sales manager at VodaSafe.  Erik leverages his 15 years of Sales & Marketing experience in the tech-sector to help turn new technologies into industry proven solutions.  Erik has built a career helping teams sell technical products that solve long standing industry problems.  With an active young family, which includes two kids who love the water, helping to reduce drownings and keeping rescue professionals safe is a passion.

Isel finds joy in generating optimal business solutions to the toughest of operational problems. He loves travelling around the world and seeking discomfort to adapt to any challenge that comes his way. Isel is passionate about social impact and is happy to be able to contribute to the team in any possible way. When off the clock, Isel spends time learning about blockchain, meditation, tai-chi and showing love to the nature. Isel comes from recent experience in the growing hops industry. 

With over 15 years of mechanical and maintenance experience, Donal has worked on everything from bicycles to passenger jets. After completing a degree in aircraft mechanics at Technical University Dublin, he spent 7 years as an aircraft maintenance engineer. Before joining VodaSafe he was at Intel doing maintenance on the equipment used to make semi conductor wafers. In his off hours he trains in jui jitsu, and uses his early experience managing bicycle workshops to keep his mountain bikes ride-ready.

Saeed is an Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in electrical & embedded engineering. He has previous experience delivering challenging robotics and industrial project objectives. He considers himself a ‘hands-on’ engineer and is proud to be working on a product that can save lives. Away from work, Saeed loves fantasy novels and shows, and enjoys both watching and playing tennis.