Summary
Richard Antao is a founder and product-minded engineer with 8 years of experience building systems that turn complex inputs into actionable outputs—currently leading Learnify, a web platform that converts postsecondary course materials into dynamic study tools like schedules, flashcards, quizzes, and summaries. He blends hands-on product development with commercial acumen honed at Husky Technologies, where he supported multi-million dollar quotations, optimized project delivery, and served as both senior sales engineer and project manager. Richard has entrepreneurial grit from NEXT Canada and running a profitable painting franchise, demonstrating an uncommon mix of technical problem-solving and real-world operational leadership. His background in industrial engineering projects at Gerdau shows a data-driven approach to process optimization and measurable cost savings. Based in Old Toronto, he’s equally comfortable iterating on a startup MVP as he is translating technical proposals for executive stakeholders. Expect a founder who designs with user learning outcomes in mind and scales solutions grounded in manufacturing-grade rigor.
7 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc) Integrated Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc) Integrated Engineering at Western University
English