Meet The Team
Dr. James Wylde
President & CEO
Dr. James Wylde is an experienced team leader and program manager. Most recently, he was the Manager for Business Development at Bubble Technology Industries in Chalk River, Ontario, a company specializing in radiation detection instrumentation. Prior to that, he was the Vice President for Business Development at 1st Detect Corp., a spin-out company in Houston TX commercializing a line of mass spectrometer products based on technology from the space program.
He has cultivated and managed teams including program & project management, sales & marketing, and applications chemistry. He has extensive experience building teams and leading projects which resulted in bringing successful new products to market for both small and large companies. He received his Ph.D. from Dalhousie University, Masc from the University of Toronto, and BEng from the Technical University of Nova Scotia.
President & CEO
Dr. James Wylde is an experienced team leader and program manager. Most recently, he was the Manager for Business Development at Bubble Technology Industries in Chalk River, Ontario, a company specializing in radiation detection instrumentation. Prior to that, he was the Vice President for Business Development at 1st Detect Corp., a spin-out company in Houston TX commercializing a line of mass spectrometer products based on technology from the space program.
He has cultivated and managed teams including program & project management, sales & marketing, and applications chemistry. He has extensive experience building teams and leading projects which resulted in bringing successful new products to market for both small and large companies. He received his Ph.D. from Dalhousie University, Masc from the University of Toronto, and BEng from the Technical University of Nova Scotia.
Darren MAcLeod
Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer
Darren MacLeod is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of success in the technology industry. He most recently co-founded and built Social Navigator Inc (a SAAS company) from concept to market acceptance. Before this, he was part of the Radian6 team, a social media monitoring platform for marketers to gain real-time insights into customer sentiment regarding their products. In 2011, Salesforce acquired Radian6 for ~$350M.
Darren has a demonstrated ability to lead hyper-growth initiatives in emerging markets, showcasing his competence in steering product market fit while achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) that support growth capital investment, resulting in correspondingly increasing enterprise value. His academic background includes a business degree from Acadia University, with majors in Accounting and Finance.
Paul Phillips
Chief Sales and Chief Product Officer
Paul is an accomplished sales and marketing executive with over 20 years of progressive experience driving growth and fostering high-performing sales and support teams in dynamic industries including medical device, life sciences, marine, ocean sciences, defense, and most recently with a leading global OEM equipment provider in the consumer, industrial, and medical packaging field.
Paul has expertise in negotiating complex international, high-value contracts, with a strong focus on relationship building and customer-centric strategies. With a proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives that optimize market penetration and profitability, while ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle, Paul is passionate about driving organizational success through collaboration, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Chief Sales and Product Officer
Paul is an accomplished sales and marketing executive with over 20 years of progressive experience driving growth and fostering high-performing sales and support teams in dynamic industries including medical device, life sciences, marine, ocean sciences, defense, and most recently with a leading global OEM equipment provider in the consumer, industrial, and medical packaging field.
Paul has expertise in negotiating complex international, high-value contracts, with a strong focus on relationship building and customer-centric strategies. With a proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives that optimize market penetration and profitability, while ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle, Paul is passionate about driving organizational success through collaboration, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
LAITH HIJAZI
Manager, Software and Data Science
Laith is a versatile professional with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Dalhousie University and an IT Web Programming Diploma from NSCC. With a foundation in scientific inquiry and two years of experience in UI/UX design, Laith seamlessly integrates his expertise to drive innovation. Laith excels in developing intuitive interfaces and software solutions that blend functionality with aesthetics, leveraging his analytical mindset and programming proficiency to tackle complex challenges across various domains.
Manager, Software and Data Science
Laith is a versatile professional with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Dalhousie University and an IT Web Programming Diploma from NSCC. With a foundation in scientific inquiry and two years of experience in UI/UX design, Laith seamlessly integrates his expertise to drive innovation. Laith excels in developing intuitive interfaces and software solutions that blend functionality with aesthetics, leveraging his analytical mindset and programming proficiency to tackle complex challenges across various domains.
Luke murphy
Manager, Research and Development
Luke Murphy is the Manager, Research & Development for Greenlight Analytical. Luke has over 10 years of experience in chemical research settings both in academia and in the pharmaceutical industry, during which time he gained experience with a plethora of analytical instrumentation. His academic research interests were focused on green chemistry and the chemistry of carbon dioxide. His educational background includes both a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Saint Mary’s University as well as a Ph.D. in chemistry from Dalhousie University
Manager, Research and Development
Luke Murphy is the Manager, Research & Development for Greenlight Analytical. Luke has over 10 years of experience in chemical research settings both in academia and in the pharmaceutical industry, during which time he gained experience with a plethora of analytical instrumentation. His academic research interests were focused on green chemistry and the chemistry of carbon dioxide. His educational background includes both a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Saint Mary’s University as well as a Ph.D. in chemistry from Dalhousie University
Ryan Johnson
Software Engineer
Ryan Johnson is a talented Software Engineer at Greenlight Analytical. After completing an internship with GLA in 2024, Ryan recently rejoined the company in a full-time position. With previous experience in information technology and UI/UX development, Ryan brings a strong technical background and a focus on delivering a user-friendly product. Ryan graduated in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and a minor in Business Administration from Montana State University.
Software EngineerRyan Johnson is a talented Software Engineer at Greenlight Analytical. After completing an internship with GLA in 2024, Ryan recently rejoined the company in a full-time position. With previous experience in information technology and UI/UX development, Ryan brings a strong technical background and a focus on delivering a user-friendly product. Ryan graduated in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and a minor in Business Administration from Montana State University.
Muhammed Waheed
Instrumentation Chemist
Muhammed holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Co-operative Education from Acadia University and has hands-on experience in both industrial research and analytical chemistry. He completed a one-year co-op at DuPont’s Kingston Technology Centre as an Associate Analyst, where he supported various testing and method development projects. Most recently, Mohammed completed an 8-month internship under the Mitacs program at Greenlight Analytical as a Research Assistant before joining the team full-time. He enjoys working in collaborative lab environments and is always eager to learn new techniques and contribute to innovative projects.
Instrumentation Chemist
Muhammed holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Co-operative Education from Acadia University and has hands-on experience in both industrial research and analytical chemistry. He completed a one-year co-op at DuPont’s Kingston Technology Centre as an Associate Analyst, where he supported various testing and method development projects. Most recently, Mohammed completed an 8-month internship under the Mitacs program at Greenlight Analytical as a Research Assistant before joining the team full-time. He enjoys working in collaborative lab environments and is always eager to learn new techniques and contribute to innovative projects.
Onur kucuk
Instrumentation Engineer
Onur Kucuk is an Electrical Engineer (EIT) at Greenlight Analytical, bringing a diverse background in electronic design and embedded systems. A graduate of Dalhousie University’s Electrical Engineering program, Onur has worked on a wide range of technologies, from designing real-time data acquisition systems for industrial IoT sensors to developing automation tools and firmware for advanced embedded platforms. His hands-on experience with PCB design, RTOS-based systems, and hardware-software integration positions him as a key contributor to Greenlight’s mission of advancing precision agriculture and real-time testing technologies.
Before joining Greenlight, Onur held engineering positions in predictive maintenance, solar cell instrumentation, and mobile software for emergency response. His work has spanned industries such as energy, construction, research, and IT support, giving him a multidisciplinary perspective and strong problem-solving acumen. With a passion for sustainability, innovation, and practical engineering, Onur supports Greenlight’s technical team in pushing the boundaries of agricultural analytics.
Instrumentation Engineer
Onur Kucuk is an Electrical Engineer (EIT) at Greenlight Analytical, bringing a diverse background in electronic design and embedded systems. A graduate of Dalhousie University’s Electrical Engineering program, Onur has worked on a wide range of technologies, from designing real-time data acquisition systems for industrial IoT sensors to developing automation tools and firmware for advanced embedded platforms. His hands-on experience with PCB design, RTOS-based systems, and hardware-software integration positions him as a key contributor to Greenlight’s mission of advancing precision agriculture and real-time testing technologies.
Before joining Greenlight, Onur held engineering positions in predictive maintenance, solar cell instrumentation, and mobile software for emergency response. His work has spanned industries such as energy, construction, research, and IT support, giving him a multidisciplinary perspective and strong problem-solving acumen. With a passion for sustainability, innovation, and practical engineering, Onur supports Greenlight’s technical team in pushing the boundaries of agricultural analytics.
Nicole Wylde
Director, Marketing & Business Communications
Nicole Wylde is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in media relations, technical writing and editing, corporate branding, and technical publications. Nicole is also an experienced conference organizer. In her most recent role with the Micro and Nanotechnology Commercialization Education Foundation (MANCEF), a membership driven not-for-profit, she successfully organized local and international conferences across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. She managed a network of over 1000 members, 50 sponsors, corporate members, and industrial partners.
Director, Marketing & Business Communications
Nicole Wylde is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in media relations, technical writing and editing, corporate branding, and technical publications. Nicole is also an experienced conference organizer. In her most recent role with the Micro and Nanotechnology Commercialization Education Foundation (MANCEF), a membership driven not-for-profit, she successfully organized local and international conferences across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. She managed a network of over 1000 members, 50 sponsors, corporate members, and industrial partners
gillian williams
Business Manager
Gillian brings 15 years of experience within management and prominent leadership roles, including but not limited to; scheduling, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll management.
Business Manager
Gillian brings 15 years of experience within management and prominent leadership roles, including but not limited to; scheduling, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll management.
Advisor
henry kay
Advisor and Board Member
Henry Kay, MS, M.B.A, is an active angel investor and a member of Boston Harbor Angels an Angel investing group in the Boston area. Mr. Kay retired from Boston Scientific in 2006, where he was group Vice President of New Market Development/Strategic Planning, Endosurgery, Prior to joining BSC, he was based in the UK for 5 years as senior Vice President, sales and Marketing for Allergan Europe, a global eye care company. Henry served on the Boards of several start up health care companies, including Smart Cells (sold to Merck in 2010), Cool Systems (also sold) and Microfluidics, a public company in the equipment space for pharmaceutical manufacture (sold to IDEX in 2010). He currently serves as a board member of Cristcot Medical, and Cannuflow. Henry works closely with the Canadian Consulate in Boston to mentor several Canadian startups including Salutech, a start up in the AFib space. Quthero, a Toronto based company developing products for wound healing, and Scotiaderm, a Halifax based startup.
Advisor and Board Member“
Henry Kay, MS, M.B.A, is an active angel investor and a member of Boston Harbor Angels an Angel investing group in the Boston area. Mr. Kay retired from Boston Scientific in 2006, where he was group Vice President of New Market Development/Strategic Planning, Endosurgery, Prior to joining BSC, he was based in the UK for 5 years as senior Vice President, sales and Marketing for Allergan Europe, a global eye care company. Henry served on the Boards of several start up health care companies, including Smart Cells (sold to Merck in 2010), Cool Systems (also sold) and Microfluidics, a public company in the equipment space for pharmaceutical manufacture (sold to IDEX in 2010). He currently serves as a board member of Cristcot Medical, and Cannuflow Henry works closely with the Canadian Consulate in Boston to mentor several Canadian startups including Salutech, a start up in the AFib space, Quthero, a Toronto based company developing products for wound healing, and Scotiaderm, a Halifax based startup.
Technical Advisor
David Rafferty
Technical Advisor
Mr. Rafferty has over 20 years of experience developing novel chemical detection and analysis instrumentation, leading research and development teams to bring several world-class mass spectrometry-based products to the market for a wide variety of industries including the safety and security sector, petrochemical, semiconductor, food and beverage, healthcare, and aerospace industries. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Technology Officer at 1st Detect Corporation for 15 years developing and delivering mass spectrometry technologies and products into field portable applications, including an aerospace grade, handheld mass spectrometer for use by astronauts on extravehicular activities outside of the International Space Station. He holds over 25 patents in mass spectrometry, thermal desorption, sample collection, low-power electronics, and ion optics. Mr. Rafferty is frequently an invited speaker at international instrumentation conferences and focused symposia on portable and harsh environment mass spectrometry
Technical Advisor
Mr. Rafferty has over 20 years of experience developing novel chemical detection and analysis instrumentation, leading research and development teams to bring several world-class mass spectrometry-based products to the market for a wide variety of industries including the safety and security sector, petrochemical, semiconductor, food and beverage, healthcare, and aerospace industries. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Technology Officer at 1st Detect Corporation for 15 years developing and delivering mass spectrometry technologies and products into field portable applications, including an aerospace grade, handheld mass spectrometer for use by astronauts on extravehicular activities outside of the International Space Station. He holds over 25 patents in mass spectrometry, thermal desorption, sample collection, low-power electronics, and ion optics. Mr. Rafferty is frequently an invited speaker at international instrumentation conferences and focused symposia on portable and harsh environment mass spectrometry.
