About

As a child, Andrey was fascinated by stars, space, and computers. It came as no surprise when he enrolled in the Moscow Aviation Institute to study the technology that enables galactic exploration. Two masters degrees later, it turned out Andrey’s studies weren’t taking him to space—instead, they opened the door to a career in digital development. In 2011 Andrey founded his own studio, working closely with cultural institutions, media outlets, and nonprofits to develop complex digital work. In 2017, he started working with Base and hasn’t looked back. As partner and director of technology, Andrey’s background allows him to see projects from the inside out, lending a critical lens that’s helped clients such as The Prince Estate, Matouk, and the Naked Heart Foundation. As for his dreams of exploring space, Andrey has discovered there’s no shortage of adventure to be had right here on Earth. From Japan to Iceland to his homeland in Russia, Andrey remains a curious traveler, always on the lookout for the next opportunity to explore.

Olga’s longstanding interest in technology made the decision to enroll in SFU’s Institute of Nanotechnology, Electronics, and Instrumentation an easy one. Her path from there to frontend web development was nonlinear, guided mostly by genuine curiosity and an affinity for all things technical. At university, Olga studied biotechnological systems, spent the early days of her career working on web-based projects and eventually, enrolled in formal training to become a developer. Ultimately, this path led to Base, where Olga applies her background and expertise to create stunning digital work for clients. Outside the world of technology, Olga’s curiosity persists—whether it be exploring other cultures through travel or pushing herself in extreme sports, she is constantly seeking the new and exciting.

Artem sees programming as a game—one where winning looks like victory over a technical problem. As a child he never imagined he’d pursue this as a career. Rather, he had his sights set on becoming a scientist, which he figured would be the most effective route to changing the world. But the summers he spent in Stuttgart left Artem with buckets of free time, which he filled quite naturally with mathematics. His interest grew into full-fledged love, and he went on to study at the faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics at Moscow State University. There, Artem became more deeply acquainted with programming. It stood out to him as strikingly different from other disciplines, seeming more like a game than a job. By the time Artem graduated, it was clear he would become a developer. Today, his childhood dream of becoming a scientist is long forgotten, but one key element remains: his work sparks cultural impact and indeed helps change the world.

Viktor’s path to web development started with a degree in mathematics and computer science, earned at the Taganrog State University of Radioengineering. Curiosity led to a short stint working as a marine hydrograph––measuring the depth and features of bodies of water––during his postgraduate studies and eventually, Viktor fused the many elements of his background to launch a career in web development. Born and raised in northern Russia, his interests outside of programming mostly take place outdoors: in the winter, on a snowboard; in the summer, on foot hiking through the mountains.

Sergey was born in a secret city nestled deep in the Taiga Woods. His parents, both geologists, whisked him away to the Kygryz mountains when he was still a baby, and he spent the remainder of his childhood there. Among tall mountains and racing rivers, an interest in technology (and specifically computers) began to brew. He understood their potential power very early on and it wasn’t long until they captivated him completely. When it came time for university, the choice to study software engineering was clear. Sergey led his own web development company for a period before joining Base. Through it all, he’s continued to travel, searching for his place in the world everywhere from the sultry valleys of Iran to cyberpunk Korean metropolises. Today, Sergey believes he’s found his place in the world, unexpectedly, writing code.

Daria’s superpower is organizing innumerable chaotic details into something meaningful, organized, and beautiful—and she’s always loved doing it. As a child, her favorite toy was Legos, a sort of physical parallel to the kinds of puzzles she solves today. She went on to study linguistics in university, another application of finding logic within highly complicated systems. And today as project manager, she keeps a team of developers in check, creating clear systems and timelines from what could easily be mayhem. When she isn’t conjuring order, Daria’s interests span many subjects. She paints and illustrates, takes long bike rides, practices yoga, reads science fiction, and cares for her house plants.

Masha loves to care for people and processes. If she wasn't engaged in educational and cultural projects, she probably would've ended up working in philanthropy. As a university student, Masha observed and analyzed many diverse worldviews through the study of film. Rather than applying her arts degree strictly to the arts, she found herself drawn to spaces where art and culture intersect with digital technologies. The work fascinated her and she quickly found her place as a process manager. 10 years later, Masha has built a career producing, editing, and communicating on projects that range from editorial work to museums. Her caring ways paired with her cultural curiosity make it a perfect fit. Outside of work, Masha enjoys running, painting, and daydreaming about someday owning a house with a big backyard where her future dog roams freely.