Our Story
Aparat Technologies was born from a simple but powerful idea: technology should serve people, not the other way around. Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia by veteran software engineer Joel Legris, Aparat grew out of years spent solving complex problems for startups, healthcare providers, and enterprise clients. Joel saw a gap in the market—where technical excellence often lacked usability, and strategic communication was an afterthought. So, he built something different.
What began as a freelance consultancy quickly evolved into a full-service agency, blending custom software development with strategic communications to deliver real business value. Alongside co-lead Maya Thau-Eleff, a communications strategist with a sharp eye for clarity and engagement, Aparat became a partner—not just a provider.
Today, Aparat helps organizations modernize legacy systems, build intuitive apps, and craft powerful messaging that resonates. We’re small by design—agile, inventive, and deeply invested in every client’s success.
This is more than tech. It’s transformation—with purpose.
Our Team
Joel Legris
Founder, Principal Software Developer
Joel is a senior software engineer with over 15 years of experience designing and building high-impact digital solutions across healthcare, SaaS, and enterprise sectors. As founder of Aparat Technologies, he leads full-stack development and system architecture with a focus on scalability, clean code, and practical innovation. Joel has helped early-stage startups grow into market leaders and is known for his calm problem-solving approach, deep technical expertise (Python, Django, React, AWS), and seamless team integration.
Data & Integration
We connect your tools and unify your data—building APIs, syncing systems, and automating workflows to streamline operations.
Maya Thau-Eleff
Senior Business Development & Communications Strategist
Maya brings over a decade of experience in strategic communication, business development, and content creation. At Aparat Technologies, she leads client engagement, messaging strategy, and growth initiatives. With a background in storytelling and a knack for translating complex ideas into compelling narratives, Maya helps clients articulate their vision and connect with their audience. She also brings domain expertise in Indigenous relations, architecture, and human resources—lending valuable insight across diverse sectors.
Data & Integration
We connect your tools and unify your data—building APIs, syncing systems, and automating workflows to streamline operations.
Our Approach
At Aparat Technologies, we believe that great software is about more than just clean code—it’s about understanding people, purpose, and potential. Founded by a developer and a strategist, our company combines deep technical expertise with a sharp eye for communication and usability. We work closely with clients to design solutions that are not only functional but meaningful—tailored to their workflows, audiences, and growth goals. Whether modernizing legacy systems or crafting a pitch deck that lands funding, we bring a collaborative, agile approach rooted in curiosity, clarity, and care. Our work is thoughtful, our process transparent, and our goal simple: to help visionary organizations thrive through technology.
Us in Numbers
20+
Technologies Mastered Across Projects (including Django-Python, React, AWS)
25+
North American businesses served
30+
Years of Experience