Summary
Craig Shyjak is a seasoned technology executive and architecture leader based in Manitoba with over 14 years of hands-on experience building and scaling software teams and platforms. As Vice President of Architecture at Laivly, he has led AI and automation initiatives and driven architecture decisions for contact-center products while aligning technology strategy with business goals. His background includes senior leadership roles at 24-7 Intouch and Market Force Information where he established architecture standards, guided large project implementations, and mentored engineering teams. Known for translating complex requirements into practical, production-ready systems, he combines strategic vision with a developer-first approach. Craig’s career reflects a steady progression from lead developer to executive, grounding his leadership in real-world implementation and tooling choices. He brings a pragmatic mix of people leadership, delivery focus, and emerging-tech enthusiasm to drive measurable product and operational outcomes.
14 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
IST - Application Development, IST - Application Development at Red River College