Adding colour where

others see grey

Logo icon for Bison & Bird. Bison with a small bird sitting on it's back.

because real solutions
come from real experience.

Meet our team

We’ve stood where you stand—now we help you move forward with clarity and purpose.
Ryan Hopf profile photo.
Ryan Hopf | MBA | ICD.D
President & CEO
Proven track record of helping businesses achieve operational excellence and profitability.

Core Expertise:
→ Digital adoption strategy
→ Operational efficiency
→ Profitability optimization
→ Board governance
→ Management advisory
Ian Tell profile photo.
Ian Tell | B.Sc.
Chief Revenue Officer
With a deep understanding of customer needs, Ian helps businesses identify opportunities for growth.

Core Expertise:
→ Needs (gap) analysis
→ Partnership development
→ Sales leadership
→ New market entry
→ ROI & cost-benefit analysis
Sammy Metwally profile photo.
Sammy Metwally | B.Eng
Head of AI Solutions
A visionary in artificial intelligence, specializing in developing AI tools that simplify workflows.

Core Expertise:
→ Tuning AI foundation models
→ Custom solution architecture
→ API integrations
→ DevOps implementation
→ Automation
Sofia Ptashkovska profile photo.
Sofia Ptashkovska | BFA | MA
Head of Product Design
With a background in human-centered design, Sofia ensures every product is intuitive and user-friendly.

Core Expertise:
→ User experience (UX)
→ Customer journey
→ Branding & Identity
→ Prototyping (UI)
→ Design systems
Nathan Tell profile photo.
Nathan Tell | BA | Grad DIP
Head of Cloud Services
Nathan brings a wealth of experience implementing secure and scalable cloud-based tools and workflows.

Core Expertise:
→ Modern work (M365)
→ Enterprise platforms (D365)
→ Process mapping
→ Project management
→ Workflow automation
Caleb Melin profile photo.
Caleb Melin | 3rd Yr. BCS
Intern - Cloud Services
Caleb is a rising star in business innovation, bringing a unique perspective to Bison & Bird.

Core Expertise:
→ Power apps & flows
→ M365 administration
→ Cloud migrations
→ SharePoint
→ Gmail migrations

Our Unique Approach

At Bison & Bird, we go beyond traditional consulting or IT services by starting where it matters most—where your employees and customers interact. Our approach ensures every solution is designed to deliver immediate value and long-term success.

Face of the Work

Transformation begins at the ground level. We focus on understanding the critical interactions between your employees, customers, and operational workflows. By addressing challenges and identifying opportunities at the "face of the work," we deliver solutions that create tangible impact from day one.

Tailored for Your Operations

Every business is unique, and so are our solutions. Whether it’s optimizing a process, deploying AI, or integrating cloud systems, we design every engagement around your specific needs to ensure alignment with your goals.

Agile Yet Detailed Execution

Our proven Project Management Lifecycle ensures a structured yet flexible approach. From discovery to deployment, every phase is meticulously planned and executed for maximum efficiency and measurable results.

Ready to Revolutionize Your Operations?   

Get Started

Project Management Lifecycle

Our process is built around a structured series of "plays," each designed to address key project phases. Here’s how we make transformation seamless and effective:

1. Discovery and Planning

Understand the goals, align on success metrics, and set the foundation.
→ Workshops to identify pain points and opportunities.
→ Review workflows, data models, and integration points.
→ Define success metrics to ensure measurable outcomes.

Key Deliverables: Success Metrics Document | Initial Scope of Work (SOW) | Detailed Project Plan

2. Design and Technical Preparation

Map out the solution and prepare for execution.
→ Develop detailed process maps and solution architectures.
→ Finalize technical designs, workflows, and integrations.
→ Prepare sandbox environments for testing.

Key Deliverables: Solution Diagrams | Sandbox Environment Setup | Risk Registry

3. Development and Implementation

Build and deploy the solution for operational impact.
→ Configure and test AI, cloud, or software solutions.
→ Conduct unit and user acceptance testing (UAT).
→ Provide user training to ensure smooth adoption.

Key Deliverables: Fully Configured Solution | UAT Results and Sign-Off | Training Materials

4. Deployment and Go-Live

Build and deploy the solution for operational impact.
→ Execute deployment plans with rollback strategies if needed.
→ Provide go-live support to address real-time issues.
→ Monitor KPIs to ensure alignment with success metrics.

Key Deliverables: Deployment Report | Go-Live Support Checklist | Initial KPI Review

5. Post-Project Support and Optimization

Transition, review, and explore future opportunities.
→ Conduct a post-project review to capture lessons learned.
→ Offer extended warranties, ongoing cloud services, or AI model tuning.
→ Solicit client feedback and propose continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Deliverables: Turnover Package | Post-Deployment Clutch Review | Future Projects