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Ty’s mission is to unite creativity and business. After a successful freelance career in design, development, and copywriting, he founded Cantilever in 2011 to build a team and tackle larger projects. As CEO, he focuses on delivering outstanding results and fostering a thriving work environment. He has written for the Huffington Post and been featured on CNN.com, VIBE Magazine, and radio. Outside of work, he co-hosts the We The Peeps soccer podcast and lives in Fair Lawn, NJ, with his two children.

Andrew grew up in small-town Ontario, Canada, watching his dad build, fix and maintain things, both as a passion and as an entrepreneur. While the tools of the trade may be different for this Heins generation, Andrew seems to have picked up his father’s appreciation for the care and maintenance of things. He spends his days working to make Cantilever sites run just a little bit better every day.

Brian is a graphic designer and front-end developer with a passion for pushing boundaries with design and creating unique experiences on the web. He previously worked for Penske Media Corporation as their Interactive Art Director and was responsible for the redesign of Rolling Stone, Variety, and Deadline. His background is formally in design and his interest in development has allowed him to wear both hats and know exactly how to design something that will translate into the digital world. Brian lives in Los Angeles, California with his husband and two dogs.  He is an avid gamer and even created his own mobile game - Sputter!

Roman works at the intersection of aesthetics and functionality in design and development. His eye for branding/graphic design, love of complex systems and details are the perfect combination of skills for his work at Cantilever. With a depth of experience in systems and branding design, his goal is to work with our team to create a unique and highly accessible experience for end-users, bringing an unparalleled level of value to our clients. He is currently based in Lviv, Ukraine.

Benny's nomadic upbringing instilled in him a profound appreciation for novelty and the thrill of adventure. Whether scaling a mountain or unearthing hidden delights in everyday life, he remains convinced that life always has something wonderful and novel to offer With a focus on people and a knack for problem-solving, Benny's ultimate goal is to make others happy. He's got a background in music and theater, so he's always bringing his unique creativity and vision to the table, no matter what the conversation is about.Benny's tech journey began in design and video game production before leading him to the realm of web development. As a project manager at Cantilever, he skillfully blends his diverse experiences and talents to deliver exceptional results.

Natalie is a strategist living in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She's worked as a designer, developer, and project manager, and just about everything in between, making her a strong collaborator with different teams. In her spare time, she loves to cook and travel to new places.

Andrei uses his love of and extensive experience in graphic and digital design to both oversee and create the powerful visual experiences that are part of our signature style.  Before joining Cantilever, he worked with companies around the globe including UEFA, BMW, Rambus, and Novo Nordisk. For Andrei, design serves as the vehicle through which his favorite part of the job – understanding client needs and expressing them – is brought to life. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, he loves cycling, climbing mountains, and good coffee.

JT thrives on exploration, whether discovering street art, new music, or the latest JavaScript library. With a background in graphic design and front-end development, he crafts unique, polished solutions for brands and websites. He’s worked in NYC startups like Grooveshark and freelanced in Austin, designing ad campaigns, events, and rebrands. Featured in The New York Times and Fast Company for his poster designs, he also helps manage Street Art Cities: Austin. He has too many hobbies and lives in Chattanooga with his two cats.

I'm Ashok Ladumor, a web developer based in Surat, India. I specialize in backend and frontend development, with expertise in languages like PHP and React.js. I have experience working with CMS platforms like WordPress and tools like Google Tag Manager. As a contributor at Cantilever, I bring my analytical skills and attention to detail to every project

Enric, a UX/UI designer and Project Manager from Barcelona, now based in Copenhagen, thrives on turning ideas into meaningful experiences. With a background in digital marketing and ad tech, he is passionate about data-driven design. Outside of work, he enjoys playing the piano, traveling, and summers by the sea with good friends.

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Louie’s path to tech was unconventional—working outdoors in natural resource management for many years before transitioning to software development. Over the past two years, he’s built and improved applications across industries, from sustainable building materials to nonprofit fundraising and political data analysis.

A passionate developer, he thrives on learning new technologies and solving complex challenges, already making a strong impact on our client websites by enhancing performance, accessibility, and user experience.