Corey Shelson

Corey Shelson

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Co-Founder @ Appello Inc. | Simplifying Field Operations in ICI Construction with Tech | Canadian Military Veteran | Expertise in Regulated Engineering Environm
London, Ontario, Canada

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  • Appello Inc
    Co-Founder @ Appello Inc.
    Appello Inc
    Jul 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)
    As Co-Founder at Appello, my role intersects at the juncture of innovation, operational excellence, and safety in the ICI construction sector. Leading the charge to redefine how field operations are conducted, I oversee the strategic direction and growth of our state-of-the-art SaaS platform, designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of small to medium-sized construction firms.

    At the core of Appello's mission is a profound commitment to worker safety. Drawing from my diverse experiences, including rigorous military engineering and leading a successful digital marketing firm, I bring a unique perspective to the construction technology space. We're not just developing software; we're crafting solutions that prioritize the
  • North Digital Marketing
    Founder & President
    North Digital Marketing
    Jun 2015 - Nov 2022 (7 years 6 months)
    Ranked as one of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies in 2020, 44 North Digital Marketing was an award-winning digital marketing agency that helped businesses generate leads, increase sales and transform customers into brand ambassadors. The company was acquired in November 2022.
  • Georgian College
    Mentor @ Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre
    Georgian College
    Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 9 months)
    The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre helps students, faculty and community members start their own businesses and accelerate the path to success through mentorship, networking, training and funding.

    I am passionate about working with motivated and creative people to develop new business ideas, build things, and establish processes that create efficient and scalable business models. As an entrepreneur I take pride in passing on lessons learned and helping business owners overcome challenges as quickly as possible in order to accelerate the path to profitability.
  • CurtissWright Corporation
    Project Manager
    CurtissWright Corporation
    Mar 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 4 months)
    Worked with industry leaders within the Canadian Energy Sector including Curtiss Wright Nuclear Canada, Candu Energy, SNC Lavalin and Ontario Power Generation.

    Jan 2014 - June 2015
    Design, manufacture, qualification and delivery low voltage and medium voltage switchgear (Candu Energy/SNC Lavalin - Embalse, Argentina). Activities includes seismic qualification to CSA N289.4, software qualification to CSA N290.14, EMC/EMI testing to IEC61000-6-2 amongst others.

    June 2014 - Jan 2015
    Protection Panel (Darlington Nuclear - Emergency Power Generator #3)
    Design, production and qualification of a protection panel headed to OPG Darlington Nuclear EPG3. Key activities include PLC software design and programming,
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    Engineering Manager
    Nuclear Power Services Inc Acquired by Curtiss Wright Corporation
    Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 (7 months)
    Led 25 employees including electrical and mechanical engineers, technicians, and administrative staff in the conduct of electrical and mechanical engineering activities under various quality programs including CSA Z299, 10CFR50 Appendix B, CSA N285.

    Project Manager for reverse engineering projects consisting of the planning, design, prototyping, production, qualification and delivery of various obsolete electrical and mechanical devices for Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and Darlington Water Treatment Plant at Ontario Power Generation (OPG).

    Quoted, planned for, and led the execution of all commercial grade dedication service orders in a manner which improved monthly revenue forecasting and maximized on time deli
  • Canadian Forces
    Military Engineer Officer
    Canadian Forces
    Jun 2003 - May 2012 (9 years)
    Commanded a 30-person engineer troop that provided full-spectrum military engineer support to a 1500-person Canadian battle group in Kandahar, Afghanistan, allowing them to ‘live, move and fight’.

    Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of close engineer support and construction engineering tasks both domestically and abroad.

    Commanded 40 tradespersons in the execution of vertical construction for both governmental and non-governmental organizations.

    Liaised with senior leadership, outside agencies and government stakeholders in the development and approval of technical drawings and work programs and acted as senior on site supervisor during task execution.
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  • Ivey Business School at Western University
    MBA, Entrepreneurship, Financial Strategies, Marketing
    Ivey Business School at Western University
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year 1 month)
  • Royal Military College of CanadaCollège militaire royal du Canada
    BEng, Computer Hardware
    Royal Military College of CanadaCollège militaire royal du Canada
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years 1 month)
    Technical Excellence at Ontario Engineering Competition, 1st Place Eastern Ontario IEEE Papers Night, RMC ECE AY Chikhani Award
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      Joint Task Force Afghanistan Commander’s Commendation
      Issued by Canadian Forces
      Cited for outstanding leadership, dedication, ingenuity and professional knowledge while commanding a troop of combat engineers in the conduct of counter insurgency operations.
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      Chikhani Award
      Issued by RMC Electrical and Comptuer Engineering Department
      The Chikhani Award is awarded annually to the fourth year project group, in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, deemed by its members to have the best project.
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      General Campaign Star - Southwest Asia
      Issued by Canadian Forces
      For military service in Southwest Asia.
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      From Battlefield to Business: A Canadian Forces ­veteran takes on the ­challenges of entrepreneurship
      Londin Inc Magazine Feb
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