The SAGE - Continually researching, seeking truth, and compassionately sharing great wisdom with intelligence and clarity.

Catia Skinner is our CEO, leading Mega’s team of creators with vision, innovation and acumen. Her more than 15 years of expertise in strategic planning, marketing intelligence, product marketing and brand management guides every project to its fullest potential, beautifully executing grand visions through polished granular details.

With a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Marketing, Catia began applying her marketing expertise working at Datasul (now TOTVS) in Brazil, which is now the leader in the Brazilian ERP Market. Catia immigrated to Canada in 2009 and eventually became the Director of Marketing for Operitel Corporation where she worked with many international partners and helped launch new offices including in Brazil and Australia. It was Catia’s development of Operitel’s strategic plan that led to its acquisition by OpenText Corporation, Canada’s largest software company in 2011. Catia continued with OpenText as Director of Marketing until 2014.

In 2015, Catia launched Mega Experience and established an agency culture rooted in collaboration, encouragement and creativity. Under her leadership, Mega produces high-quality and strategic marketing solutions that not only meets expectations but consistently exceeds them. 

Additional to her professional achievements, Catia is dedicated to giving back to her community by donating her time and marketing expertise to help many charities and non-profit organizations. Catia’s impact on the local business community was recognized in 2017 by the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, when she was presented with the prestigious 4-Under-40 Award.  

I am most in my creative element…

I love the sun. I always feel more inspired when I am in the sun or there is sunlight. A bright office is essential to me.

My morning routine begins with…

A prayer, writing down feelings of gratitude and intentions for my day, and coffee. 

In my down time I am most commonly found…

Playing games and doing crafts with my kids, reading, playing the piano, or ballet lessons.

I could not live without…

My husband and our two children.

ThE hero - Inspires others through rising up to challenges with determination, focus, and strength.

Kathryn Burns is our Head Copywriter whose writing intelligence is fed by her passion for creative expression. While earning her Bachelor of Arts in History, Kathryn’s appetite for writing grew along with her drive to continually finesse her skill. After 9 years of applying her talents in the travel and hospitality industries, Kathryn’s prowess as a bona fide wordsmith was enthusiastically welcomed to the Mega team. Her keen ability to establish and preserve an authentic brand voice, and her consistent delivery of original content, transforms intrigued readers into engaged audiences. Kathryn’s ingenuity is always supported by research, fact and truth, and it is her balance of creativity and accuracy that has developed infinite trust among clients.

I am most in my creative element…
When brainstorming with the Mega team. Our collaborative sessions often brew my most original ideas.

My morning routine begins with…
Coffee!

In my down time I am most commonly found…
Outdoors, cooking, or feeding my YouTube addiction.

I could not live without…
Music.

The Explorer – Innovative, ambitious, and pushes boundaries to seek different perspectives that are ahead of mainstream thinking.

Gabi Gonçalo is our Inbound Marketing and Social Media Specialist whose acute skill in converting target audiences into loyal customers has made her an in-demand asset for organizations worldwide. After earning a degree in Social Communication and an MBA in Marketing, she began applying her digital strategy and planning expertise to take clients ranging from local businesses to global corporations to the next level. Her approach always begins with in-depth research on customer personas, which guides the creation of tailored, substance-based material to successfully capture target audiences. Gabi’s knowledge, acumen and passion for sharing inbound marketing content has been published in her book “Social Selling 4.0”, and has landed her more than 37K followers on LinkedIn. Her expertise continues to be sought after as she grows more customer databases and exceeds client goals.

I am most in my creative element…
When I am very tired. It is when my brain explores out-of-the-box ideas.

My morning routine begins with…
Yoga and meditation.

In my down time I am most commonly found…
Travelling, at the beach, walking my dogs, rollerblading, dancing, and reading about Yoga.

I could not live without…
Nature. It is where I learn the essence of life. I seek to flow like a river, transform like fire, remain firm like earth, and have the energy of life that air offers.

The Lover – Greatly passionate with an indefinite appreciation for beauty, collaboration, connection and the power of transformation.

Aline Morishita is our Video Producer who adds a refreshing flair to the Mega crew. Aline holds a degree in Communications with a radio and television specialty, and her over 6 years of experience working in TV broadcasting has shaped her gifted eye for originality, detail and quality. Managing the creative direction for all Mega clients’ social media channels, animation projects and video production, Aline seamlessly blends clever messaging with visual imagery to build a lasting connection between customer and brand. Every project she touches begins with a thorough analysis of market research and trends, resulting in a polished product that is inventive, competitive and effective in each of our client’s respective industries.

I am most in my creative element…
When I am inspired by something or someone. It sparks a creative energy inside me!

My morning routine begins with…
A cup of hot tea and a great book.

In my down time I am most commonly found…
Exercising, hiking, enjoying nature, reading, or cooking.

I could not live without…
The love of family and friends.

The Creator – Highly dedicated, hardworking, and on an eternal quest to create expressions of lasting value.

Caio Steffen is our Head Web Developer who has developed more than 2,000 projects over his 20-year career. His ability to seamlessly translate detailed web designs into high-functioning user experiences has made Caio a treasured asset to Mega’s clients and team. He believes that digital platforms are excellent vehicles to connect all parts of the world through common interests. His consistent delivery of dynamic, standout web solutions establishes meaningful connections between clients and their customers, and his passion for technology and the digital universe will continue to create new possibilities in digital marketing solutions.

I am most in my creative element…

When I am travelling to new places. The impact of my experience brings inspiration and increases creativity.

My morning routine begins with…

A cup of coffee and music.

In my down time I am most commonly found…

Travelling and taking photographs.

I could not live without…

The contrast of nature and technology.

The Rebel – Challenges convention with fresh perspectives, aspirational change, and bold leadership.

Michael Skinner is an accredited angel investor who brings many years of entrepreneurial and executive leadership experience building, operating, and selling more than 20 companies over his career. As an associate, Michael’s acumen and expertise provides Mega’s team with innovative business strategies and new perspectives to help clients succeed and scale in today’s markets. 

In 2001 he founded Operitel Corporation, a learning software development company, and under his leadership the company was successfully acquired by OpenText Corporation, Canada’s largest software company in 2011. Michael is also the Founder, President, and CEO of MAS Capital Investments Inc. which has successfully provided creative financing, business solutions, and executive consulting within the software, clean tech, real estate, hospitality, textile and winery industries for 20 years. 

Michael has held a number of executive positions which has made him a well-respected voice within the cleantech and tech start-up sectors. He served as interim CEO of Rainmaker Worldwide in 2020, and previously was the company’s Chief Strategy Officer helping take Rainmaker public in 2017. Michael is currently the CEO of Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas, supporting entrepreneurs in the formation and growth of their technology-driven companies.

Michael serves on many boards including the Chair of Center for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT), is a member the Investor Review Committee for Community Futures Eastern Ontario, and is the Director of the Peterborough Regional Angel Network (PRAN).

I am most in my creative element…

When I am laying on a beach sipping a cocktail.

My morning routine begins with…

Checking the Stock and Crypto markets then catching up with daily news.

In my down time I am most commonly found…

Playing Lego with my two amazing boys.

I could not live without…

My family. They are my sole purpose.