Meet Al: Visionary Technologist, Martial Arts Master, and Creator of Spime

A 30-Year Veteran in Technology and E-Business Leadership

From Systems Analyst to Chief Technology Officer and Founder of COMMbits Inc., Al brings nearly three decades of expertise in building teams and delivering technology solutions across e-business, e-commerce, and manufacturing sectors.

Al is the developer of Spime, a revolutionary social platform that connects people in Space-Time, not through friend requests. Spime enables real, location-based interactions and is redefining what it means to connect in the digital world.

Holding a B.Sc. in Business Administration Computer Information Systems and a post-graduate degree in Management, Al is a results-driven problem solver with a passion for smart, purpose-built solutions.

After launching his career in both private and government IT sectors, Al managed a manufacturing facility in Europe before pivoting to e-business and e-commerce in North America in 1998. At Carbiz, a financial portal for the automotive industry, he led a 70-person team across Canada and the U.S., secured $8M in venture capital, and built a $1M Internet Data Center in Toronto. As CTO of World English Center, he designed a $3M technology plan for delivering multimedia e-learning to over 90M users in Asia—a plan halted by the events of 9/11.

In 2001, Al founded COMMbits Inc., offering one-stop digital and IT services for SMBs. As lead developer and WordPress evangelist, he continues to guide projects from concept to launch, specializing in web development, systems analysis, and digital strategy.

Beyond technology, Al is a dedicated martial arts instructor with nearly 20 years of experience. He holds a 4th dan Black Belt and the official title of “Master,” inspiring students with a disciplined approach to both physical and personal growth.