Engineers, builders, and program partners focused on mission success.

Craig McLaren

As the visionary CEO and founder, Craig created the engineering, development, and production framework that set the stage for WOLF’s present-day success and its future growth. By instituting an organic product development approach that begins with a focus on the customer’s goals, Craig has ensured that WOLF’s research and production are market-demand focused. With dozens of products that have been used in thousands of missions over air, land, sea, and in space, Craig has positioned WOLF’s operational team to maximize the use and integration of rapidly emerging technologies from partners like NVIDIA, AMD, and Xilinx, to enhance the success of missions for years to come.

Craig founded Wolf Advanced Technology in 1999 (as Wolf Industrial Systems) specifically to focus on military-grade electronics for graphics processing. Prior to founding WOLF he was the owner of MICS Inc.

Greg Maynard

Greg joined Wolf in 1998 as Operations Manager and became responsible for day to day product development, production, and product management. With deep knowledge of Wolf’s unique technical capabilities, Greg was promoted to Chief Technology Officer in 2016, and is a key executive that ensures strategic sales and engineering efforts are closely mapped to market demand.

Greg drove key technical and operations advancements at WOLF including the implementation of a materials requirements planning software platform, the use of custom field programmable gate arrays, the information technology infrastructure, materials handling procedures, the establishment of development software and tooling, and quality goals.

Jacqueline McBeigh

Jacqueline joined WOLF in 2017 as Director, Quality Engineering and was promoted to Chief Quality Officer (CQO) in April of 2024. Jacqueline comes from a progressive Quality focused background having held leadership roles in various industries including Military, Aerospace and Nuclear Power Generation for global innovators such as Honeywell, GE and Siemens.

Jacqueline is responsible for setting and executing strategic direction for quality at WOLF which includes managing our AS9100 QMS, various continuous improvement strategies, maintaining Quality in partnership with WOLF’s supply chain, and maintaining industry leading quality performance.

Syd Shere

Syd is the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Wolf Advanced Technology, where he leads corporate and product strategy, program management, and technical publications. With over two decades of experience across aerospace, defense, transportation, and high-tech sectors, Syd previously held leadership roles at Celestica, TTC, Johnson Controls, and Honeywell.

He holds a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from McGill, an MBA from Schulich, and is a graduate of the ISU Space Studies Program. As a certified PMP and P.Eng., Syd has earned multiple awards for leadership and innovation and plays a key role in driving WOLF’s long-term strategic growth and innovation initiatives.

Mark Donatelli

Mark joined WOLF in 2024 as Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and finance functions in addition to working closely with the company’s external financial partners. Prior to WOLF, Mark was at Wave Financial in the capacity of Finance Manager, Northbridge, a Fairfax Financial Holdings Company in the capacity of Senior Analyst in Corporate Finance and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in the downtown Toronto Financial Services practice.

Mark has also taught Financial Reporting & Analysis at Wilfrid Laurier University in the MBA Program. Mark was awarded the CBV designation in 2018, CFA designation in 2014, admitted to CA membership in 2012, and completed the Canadian Securities Course in 2007.

Jeff Manuel

Jeff joined WOLF in October 2010, initially supporting Product Qualification and Technical Writing before advancing to lead Production Test and Integration in 2014. He later directed Design Validation for new product introductions and was promoted to Director of Production Operations, overseeing production, inventory, logistics, scheduling, and assembly.

Now Vice President, Jeff leads procurement, daily operations, and supply chain management for external manufacturing. With an Advanced Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology, he has played a key role in streamlining processes and driving operational improvements. As such, he significantly contributes to the quality of the products at WOLF.

Artur Saakov

Artur Saakov is the Vice President of Engineering at Wolf Advanced Technology, where he leads the development of advanced hardware solutions for rugged, high-performance computing systems in defense and aerospace applications. With over a decade of experience in analog, digital, and mixed-signal hardware design, Artur brings deep technical expertise and leadership to complex engineering programs.

He has a proven track record in all phases of hardware development, and his design proficiency includes high-speed FPGAs, SoCs, ADC/DACs, DDR memory, power systems, and embedded firmware development.

Eva Golchuk

Eva joined WOLF in 2018, in a position as Controller and was later promoted to Vice President of Finance in 2020. As Vice President of Finance at WOLF, Eva aides in leading the company’s financial strategy, planning, and operations, ensuring alignment with its long-term growth objectives. With over two decades of experience in corporate finance, she brings a deep expertise in financial management and strategic leadership.

As a key executive at WOLF, Eva plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and profitability. She assists in major financial initiatives, including implementing advanced financial reporting systems, optimizing capital allocation, streamlining cost management processes, and enhancing risk assessment protocols. Her leadership ensures that WOLF’s financial operations remain agile, efficient, and well-positioned for long-term success.

Utpal K. Patel

Utpal joined WOLF Advanced Technology as Vice-President of IT and Security in 2024, bringing more than a decade of experience leading technology operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and risk management in complex, security-focused environments.

As Vice-President of IT and Security, Utpal is responsible for WOLF’s enterprise technology and cybersecurity strategy, including infrastructure, network operations, security architecture, compliance, governance, user support, and cyber risk management. He partners closely with executive leadership to align technology investments with business priorities, operational resilience, and long-term organizational growth.

Since joining WOLF, Utpal has led initiatives focused on modernizing infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity resilience, improving operational maturity, and ensuring WOLF’s technology environment continues to support innovation, performance, and trust.

Katie Eley

Katie is the Vice President of Human Resources at Wolf Advanced Technology, where she leads HR strategy for a team of over 100 employees. Since joining as Director of HR in 2022, she has championed a culture of collaboration, engagement, and growth, earning promotion to Vice President in 2024. Katie oversees recruitment, talent development, employee relations, and HR policy, serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.

She has led key initiatives in engagement, retention, and recognition, including training programs and feedback sessions. Known for aligning HR strategy with business goals, Katie plays a vital role within the company.

Dennis Vit

Dennis Vit is the Senior Director of Engineering at Wolf Advanced Technology, where he leads multidisciplinary teams developing embedded systems for aerospace and defense. With decades of experience, Dennis has held senior roles at Firan Technologies and Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates.

He was a key contributor to NASA’s Shuttle Program recovery, earning multiple NASA awards for his work on the LIDAR-based Inspection Boom Assembly. His expertise spans avionics certification, robotic innovation for Universal Studios, and patented surgical devices. Dennis’s career reflects a legacy of technical leadership and cross-industry innovation.

Weber Luo

Weber is the Director of Engineering for NPI Software and Firmware at Wolf Advanced Technology, bringing over two decades of experience in embedded systems and product development. Since joining WOLF in 2017, he has progressed from Senior Firmware Engineer, to leading a growing engineering team. His role includes oversight of software, firmware, design verification, and program management.

Previously, he held senior roles at Imagine Communications. Weber holds a BASc from South China University of Technology and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Known for his focus on innovation, technical excellence, and delivering high-performance solutions, Weber applies his expertise in everything he does.

Austin Lindquist

As the Director of Innovation at Wolf Advanced Technology, Austin leads R&D, rapid prototyping, and new product design for edge computing and AI imaging solutions in aerospace and defense. He joined WOLF in 2024 and previously served as Senior Engineer of Innovation, developing thermal solutions for high-power embedded systems.

Austin holds a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Toronto, where he studied quantum systems. His prior experience includes roles at Dana Incorporated, focusing on automotive thermal systems, and Foqus Technologies, where he implemented quantum algorithms using advanced spectroscopy. Austin’s expertise plays a vital role in driving WOLF’s continued success with mission-critical innovation and R&D work.

Prem Arun

As Director of Manufacturing at WOLF, Prem brings decades of experience across electrical engineering, IT, and telecom. After earning his Electrical Engineering diploma and a postgraduate qualification in Computer Hardware, he began his career at HAL and worked on major electrical infrastructure projects across India. His global experience includes roles at Wipro, Qatar Petroleum, and Nokia, where he was a pioneer in GSM infrastructure.

Prem joined WOLF in 2018 as a Senior Technologist and was later promoted to Director. He has since led key initiatives in PLM implementation, MRP optimization, and manufacturing process improvements, driving operational excellence and innovation.

Neil Taylor

Neil has been a key contributor to WOLF since 2000, beginning as a Production Consultant and expanding his role across MRP development, procurement, logistics, and customer service. With deep expertise in inventory management, ERP/MRP systems, inside sales, and contract negotiations, he has contributed to the enhancement of WOLF’s operations.

As a certified IPC trainer, Neil helped to develop a world class Inspection Team and was promoted to Director in 2024. He promotes the company’s quality assurance strategy, driving compliance to industry standards while meeting customer expectations. Neil is a champion of continuous improvement.