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We were founded on January 15, 2010, and have dedicated ourselves to creating high quality assessment and learning experiences, with a focus on student success at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary education levels. By consistently investing in a comprehensive and inclusive educational experience for every student, we not only ensure their individual success, but also cultivate a generation capable of addressing the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving world.
THE VRETTA
TEAM
Vretta is built on strong values of commitment to student success through innovation, integrity, and striving to ensure the highest quality standards in the assessment and learning industry. Our team members have extensive Canadian and international experience in designing and implementing unique large-scale learning and assessment solutions in many countries around the world, including Canada, the USA, the UK, France, Luxembourg, and Portugal. Our expertise includes learning and assessment design and development, operational engineering efficiencies, data management and psychometric automation, and privacy and security, maintaining an agile project management environment.
TEAM LEADERS
ANAND KARAT
President and CEO
Anand leads Vretta’s entrepreneurial culture and sets the strategic direction of the company. He ensures undivided focus on our vision to support student-success through his unique innovatively now leadership style. He is the founding partner of Vretta and has an Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics from Bangalore University and an MBA in Science and Technology from Queen’s University.
CHARLES ANIFOWOSE
Vice President of Innovation
Charles leads the architectural product design and development processes at Vretta. He ensures unparalleled innovation in learning and assessment experiences for student success. He is the co-founder of Vretta, has invented numerous technology solutions, and has a Bachelor’s degree from Brock University.
ALI ALAVI
Product Director
Ali leads product design to ensure that every user has a truly meaningful and amazing learning and assessment experience. He has a Bachelor’s degree of Science from the University of Waterloo and over a decade of experience leading product design and development teams.
ARBANA MIFTARI
Director of Project Management
Arbana leads the management of projects, change, and stakeholder engagement for the development of new products. She ensures products are delivered on time and with world-class quality. She has a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies from Western University, and is a certified Project Management Professional and an Agile Certified Practitioner from the Project Management Institute.
ZACH WILLIAMS
Director of Technology
Zach leads the development and maintenance of technology solutions and security systems. He ensures the use of best practices in process efficiencies, developing scalable solutions, and maintaining high-security systems. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Queen’s University and over a decade of experience working with systems of varying sizes and complexities.
ANGELICA MENDAGLIO
Head of Instructional Design
Angelica leads the instructional design and development of learning and assessment resources. She ensures intuitive product design and seamless user experiences for our learning and assessment solutions. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Cultural Studies from Trent University and a Master of Science in Mathematics from McMaster University.
Jimmy de la Torre
Lead Psychometrician
Jimmy supports our team of assessment specialists and psychometricians by providing guidance on technical and implementation issues related to educational measurement. His expertise is in the areas of item response theory, cognitive diagnosis modeling, and designing and using assessment to inform instruction and learning, and he has published widely on these topics. Jimmy has a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is currently Professor and Head of the Human Communication, Development, and Information Sciences Unit of the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong.
JACOB PUCAR
Head of Operations
Jacob oversees the operations with a focus on the execution and optimization of essential processes at every level of the business. By thoroughly understanding the needs of all departments, he ensures that operations are aligned with the overall goals of the organization and needs of our partners. Jacob's established operational expertise allows him to gather ongoing feedback to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement, supporting the constant evolution. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from McMaster University.
HARSHA VARLANI
President of Vretta-Lyryx
Harsha drives the strategic vision of Vretta-Lyryx with a deep commitment to excellence and student success in higher education. She leads her team by example, and her ability to inspire and empower them has fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics and a Masters of Science degree in Computer Applications.
Awards
We are honored to be recognized by prestigious awarding bodies in the USA, the UK, and France for the impact of our learning and assessment solutions. These accolades highlight our commitment to excellence and inspire us to continue delivering innovative solutions that make a difference in the lives of students.
International e-Assessment Award
2022 Lifetime Contribution Award
Dr. Graham Orpwood receives the Lifetime Contribution Award from the e-Assessment Association for his contribution and commitment to transforming the educational assessment landscape in numerous jurisdictions across the world.
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WORKING AT
VRETTA
We share a deep passion for innovation in education. Working at Vretta means joining a dynamic environment where your ideas shape the future and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. Join us in creating educational experiences that inspire the next generation to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Workspace
Our office, located in Old Town Toronto, overlooks the landmark St. James Park, offering our team views of the beautiful greenery and the historic St. James Cathedral. The office is just a ten-minute walk from subway lines and the Union Station, Toronto’s primary railway and intermodal transportation hub, making commuting convenient. It’s also a short five-minute walk from numerous restaurants and the historic St. Lawrence Market.
In 2017, Vretta acquired the office building at 120 Adelaide Street East, which has since served as our innovation hub, bringing together internal and external teams to collaborate on a wide variety of projects. As part of our expansion in 2024, Vretta acquired the adjoining building at 132 Adelaide East, a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. This addition enhances our office environment with historical and cultural significance. The creative ambiance of our offices inspires the best in design for our learning and assessment solutions.
careers
Join team Vretta and contribute to the future of learning and assessment. We value ambitious professionals who embrace challenges, are eager to learn, and are committed to growth. Our dynamic environment offers exposure to the latest innovations, providing unique opportunities to make a meaningful and lasting impact on education worldwide.
Bilingual Customer Success Specialist
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Vretta is looking for a full-time bilingual Customer Success Specialist to join our Customer Success team. This position requires excellent communication skills (English and French), a client-first attitude, creative problem-solving ability, and solid technical skills to be able to understand and resolve technical issues that our students, educators, and administrators may face. As a member of the Customer Success team at Vretta, the Customer Success Specialist will be responsible for delivering value by driving innovation through process and systems improvements that enable the ability to support our customers efficiently and effectively.
Analyste d'affaires
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Immediate
Le poste d'Analyste d'affaires francophone chez Vretta exige que le candidat ait d'excellentes compétences organisationnelles, un flair pour la technologie des produits et la gestion, ainsi que des compétences de résolution de problèmes et de pensée critique de premier ordre. Il doit avoir l'attitude et l'énergie nécessaires pour garantir que nos partenaires et notre personnel fonctionnent de manière productive, stratégique et se sentent accomplis.
Full Stack Developer
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Full Time, Permanent
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Vretta is looking for a Software Developer to join our Product Development and Implementation team. This is a remote role across Canada. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, creative problem solving ability, and a sound technical ability to be able to understand requirements, develop technological solutions, and maintain systems that support student learning and assessment. As a member of the Product Development and Implementation team at Vretta, you should have the attitude and energy to innovate and build solutions that support student success.