John Kor

John Kor is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-founder of Edvisor.io, a company he has been with since its inception in 2014. Edvisor.io provides a comprehensive business management system designed specifically for education consultants, aimed at simplifying daily operations and enhancing sales capabilities.12

Professional Background

• Previous Roles:
  • CTO and Co-founder at ESL Explorer (2012 - 2013), where he led technical development and team management.
  • Consultant at Avanade (2011), focusing on SharePoint customizations for major Canadian clients.
  • Team Lead and Web Developer at River Styx Internet (2010 - 2011), where he managed a development team and created e-commerce solutions.
  • Software Developer/Junior Lead at airG Inc. (2007 - 2010), where he was involved in multiple projects and mentoring junior developers.123

Education

John holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Computer Science, specializing in Software Engineering, from Simon Fraser University (2004-2008). He also obtained a diploma in Computer Systems Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (2001-2003).1

Skills and Certifications

He is a full-stack developer with expertise in various technologies, including PHP, JavaScript, and .NET. John has several Microsoft certifications, including those for Windows Communication Foundation and SharePoint Development.12

Contributions and Interests

John is passionate about building supportive startup communities and has participated in accelerators like TechStars. He actively engages in mentoring and optimizing team productivity within his role at Edvisor.io.24