At Uva Cellars, we are a group of wine lovers, tech innovators, and problem-solvers dedicated to transforming the way people store and experience wine. With expertise spanning technology and design, our team brings together a shared vision: to make wine collection smarter, more beautiful, and effortlessly enjoyable.
The five co-founders and the leader who joined them — each one bringing a discipline the system needed. Engineering, software, operations, design, brand, finance.
Founder & Software
Christian is a senior software engineer at Uber with over 15 years of full-stack development experience. He previously led a technology division and has built and scaled platforms across fitness, education, and consumer tech, including a mobile app with over 1 million users.
P. Eng, ICD.D — Executive Chairman
Jeffrey is an executive and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building and scaling companies across technology, digital infrastructure, and consumer products. As a former President & COO, he has led organizations through major growth, public listings, and complex operations.
His background spans construction, asset management, and technology startups, with experience delivering large-scale infrastructure and thoughtfully designed products.
P.Eng. — COO
Stéphane is a professional engineer with over a decade of experience guiding inventors from napkin sketch to commercially viable products. He specializes in design for manufacturability, prototype fabrication, and collaborating with diverse teams, delivering creative solutions to bring innovative ideas to life.
P.Eng., M.Sc. — CTO
Mathew is a professional engineer and R&D leader with over 10 years of experience in experimental testing and risk modeling. He specializes in data analytics, machine learning, and mechanical systems, and leads multidisciplinary teams focused on solving complex engineering challenges.
Brand & Aesthetics
Lauren is the founder of Kyle & Co. Design Studio and the creative force behind Bar Trove and Trove Living. Known for her refined, layered interiors, she specializes in luxury residential and hospitality design. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest.
VP, Design & Partnerships
Christine is the founder of CRUM Coffee Bar and a multidisciplinary designer with over 10 years of experience. She has led national brand launches across Canada, bringing a refined aesthetic and strategic focus to every project.
Our team blends expertise in technology, design, and oenology to elevate the wine experience. From product innovation to seamless user experience, we are united by a passion for wine and a commitment to redefining how it is stored, selected, and enjoyed.
Product Manager
iOS Software Developer
Product Development Coordinator
Supply Chain Specialist
iOS Software Developer
We're a small, deliberate team that grows when the right person finds us. If you build hardware, write software, design beautiful things, or know wine — and Uva sounds like the kind of company you'd build at — say hello.