About Us

Kevin van der Maarel
Co-Owner and President

Kevin graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1998 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His focus of study was automation and controls with a minor in Management Sciences. Since graduating he has worked with Ainsworth Technologies Inc. as a controls engineer and project manager. In 2001 he started with JMP Engineering Inc. where he held both technical and project management roles working in the automotive and environmental industries. In 2010 Kevin started working independently as a controls specialist under the name Maarel Services Inc.  which later teamed up with PdM Solutions to create MPI Solutions Inc. in 2017.

Kevin's mechanical background with over 20 years of controls experience bring together a unique blend of abilities in solving complex motion, robotic and PLC problems. Kevin has a penchant for solving technical problems and a thirst for learning new controls technologies and processes.

Scott Pytel
Co-Owner and Vice President

Scott graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2000. From there he developed practical experience in the field of automation and controls across many industries. Moving up the ranks to include project management and client service management for strategic accounts, Scott was able to apply both commercial and technical skills to develop solutions for his customers while fostering strong relationships. Capitalizing on these years of integration experience with a focus to improve operational effectiveness, in 2011 Scott started PdM Solutions London.

David Ratcliffe
Controls Specialist

David graduated from Fanshawe College in London in 2013 with a diploma in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. He studied many subjects at Fanshawe including PLC programming and Fanuc Robotics Programming, as well as Manufacturing and Design practices, Project Management and positive psychology. He has worked in many industries including automotive and agricultural equipment repair, construction, and manufacturing.

David has a propensity for learning and developing skills, and a passion for technology and manufacturing science.

Matt Myles
Controls Designer

Matt attended the University of Western Ontario from 2005 to 2009 and graduated with a BA degree.  Following this, Matt attended Fanshawe College from 2014-2016 and graduated with an Electrical Engineering Technician Diploma.

The college program focused on all things electrical including motors, electronics, wiring, electrical design, PLC and HMI programming.  My current field of expertise is electrical design, schematics creation and electrical panel building.  In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, cycling, playing music, drumming, and spending time with my wife and son.

Colin VanRaay
Controls Specialist

Colin graduated in 2015 from Queens University with a BASc in Electrical Engineering. 

He enjoys taking a practical approach to engineering by using first principles to solve applicable real world challenges.

Don Thomas
Industrial Controls Application Developer

Don graduated from Mahatma Gandhi University in 2017 with a B-Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (2013-17). Following this, Don attended Fanshawe College from 2019-2021 and graduated with a Post Graduation in Internet Applications & Web Development. Don has experience in the field of Full Stack development.

Curtis Roobroeck
Team Leader

Curtis graduated from Fanshawe College in 2011 with a diploma in Electronics Engineering - Robotics and Automation. From here, he worked in the automotive sector with a company that allowed him to expand his knowledge across many different PLC, HMI, and Robot programming platforms. He went on to obtain and complete an Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship, writing the the C of Q and becoming a Red Seal 442A ticketed electrician.

Faye Augé
Administrator
Adam Van Dusen
Junior Controls Specialist

Adam attends Fanshawe college and will graduate with an advanced diploma from their Electrical Engineering Technology program.

A driven and career focused individual who aims to continue educating himself in hopes to be an expert in the field. Adam is always eager to be a part of any project.

Andrew Simon
Controls Specialist

Andrew attended the University of Western Ontario from 2015 to 2019 and graduated with a BESc in Electrical Engineering. He has worked in many industries, including Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, Heavy Machinery, and Amusement. He enjoys exploring new technologies and designing solutions.

Brent Watling
Controls Specialist

Brent graduated from the University of Guelph with a bachelors in System and Controls engineering. He also attended Humber college and graduated with a diploma in electromechanical engineering.

After graduating from university Brent worked in the baggage handling industry where he learned about PLCs, sensors, HMI programming and control systems. From here, he worked on designing heavy machinery which strengthened his mechanical engineering skills.

Going forward, Brent is excited about bringing his past experiences together to bring comprehensive solutions to his customers.