Deeplocal

Nathan Martin is CEO of Deeplocal Inc. Prior to founding Deeplocal in 2006, Nathan was a researcher and artist-in-residence at Carnegie Mellon University where he led an interdisciplinary team in the development of a collaborative online mapping toolkit. As a founding member of both an art group and a touring punk/metal band, Nathan has spoken, toured and exhibited internationally since age sixteen. Nathan has over a decade of experience with mobile technology starting in 1999 as Mobile Device Specialist for MetaDesign SF and continuing in his work with clients like Palm Computing, Brodia, Panasonic, and Nike.

Nathan has taught Art and Design at several universities and holds an MFA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, both in Electronic Media Art. Nathan has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in art, music, and technology, and continues to write and speak about his passion for integrating the artists' process into the design and development of improved ways of experiencing people, information, and objects in this world.

Matthew is a highly accomplished software engineer having worked previously at Handspring, Vivisimo, and Labwerks. At Handspring, Matthew had a front-row seat for the dot-com implosion but learned a great deal about the mobile hardware and software market.

Matthew returned to Pittsburgh and worked for Labwerks developing leading-edge web applications for clients such as American Eagle and Dell. Before joining Deeplocal, Matthew spent several years at fast-growing Pittsburgh search company Vivisimo developing innovative search applications for heavy hitters like Procter and Gamble, and the US Government. Matthew's personal interest (and even his senior thesis subject) is in developing usable and innovative mobile applications, which led him directly to the doors of Deeplocal. Matthew is a graduate of Allegheny College.

Patrick has degrees in physics and information science from the University of Pittsburgh and has previously worked on academic research projects and for rising search algorithm star Vivisimo (another spin-out of CMU). At Deeplocal, Patrick works as both a hardware and software engineer. Most recently, he has become well versed in the field of reindeerology.

Colin is a graphic designer and illustrator from Pittsburgh PA. Within the local hardcore scene he developed his interest in design by designing merchandise, websites, and record packaging. While studying for his BS in Graphic Design at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Colin interned at both Giant Ideas and The Green Building Alliance. After graduation he worked as a freelance artist with a client base that included Fargo Design Co. and Nightwire Magazine. Colin's design focus consists of branding, layout, web design, information graphics, production, and illustration. He joined Deeplocal in the summer of 2010, where his passion for design and music fit perfect with the company's creative dynamic.

Kristin is the Account Director at Deeplocal and the newest addition to the team. A New Yorker for 10 years, she decided to move back to her hometown of Pittsburgh. After earning a BA from Tulane University in New Orleans and an EdM and MA from Columbia University, she began her career in financial services and gradually shifted from managing money to managing people. A former Team Lead at BNY Mellon and HR Director at Lowe Worldwide, Kristin is well-versed in multitasking and relationship-building. Outside of work, she visits spray parks with her young son and practices yoga, which she is certified to teach.