Since 1998, KAST has led our region’s economic development through technology and innovation. We are the only non-profit tech association serving the entire Kootenay region.
Since 1998, KAST has led our region’s economic development through technology and innovation. We are the only non-profit tech association serving the entire Kootenay region.
Learn, support, and engage with technology and innovative thinking in your community.
Career training, upskilling, and networking with a focus on technology and innovation.
Learn how to develop or commercialize new or improved technology-driven products, services or processes.
Build skills, discover passions through interactive play and learn about fields in science, tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
Executive In Residence
Andrew Searle is a seasoned IT consultant with 25 years of experience in the industry. He is skilled in estimating, architecting, designing, and developing solutions that add value to client activities. Andrew’s expertise includes serving as a development team lead and solution architect for major government modernization projects, where he facilitated secure internet access to government services.
He has also built a successful consulting practice spanning a decade, catering to clients in industries such as Oil and Gas, Construction, Fitness, and Retail. He has also played a key role in various start-up ventures, aligning solution architectures with evolving business models. Recently, he joined Microsoft after the acquisition of start-up Mover, excelling in technical leadership and driving collaboration efforts across multiple teams and departments.
Andrew’s exceptional skills, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to client success make him an invaluable asset in the IT industry.