Our SR&ED Team

Dmitry Brusilovsky

Founder and SR&ED Technical Director

Dmitry has a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science, and prior to the founding of this company—and to his work in the field of SR&ED in general—gained many years of software engineering experience. Since then, he has worked for over 20 years on SR&ED applications. In addition to administrative duties, he also personally works on SR&ED applications for many of SRED Unlimited’s software and technology clients.

Lana Bogouslavski

VP of Operations

Lana Bogouslavski is SRED Unlimited’s VP of Operations. Lana has extensive managerial experience, as well as credit and market risk business analysis skills and software development experience.

David Réti

Partner, Client Engagement and Consulting

David is an experienced Partner with SRED Unlimited. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Literature and is well-equipped to present each unique SR&ED case from transcripts and collection of raw facts during consultations. He has been a member of the SRED Unlimited team since 2008.

“I love helping my clients earn big refunds. Everyone I work with has a story, a dream about why they started their business. From beer to baking, cannabis to cosmetics, whatever your product, the best part of my job is helping you claim the refund you need to succeed. For over 15 years I’ve specialized in making SR&ED easy for my clients. Let me know how I can help!”

Leslie Jennings

Chief Technical Partner

Leslie is an experienced Partner with SRED Unlimited. She has a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Engineering Physics from McMaster University.  She is a Professional Engineer who joined the SRED Unlimited team in 2010. Leslie works on SR&ED applications for clients in a broad spectrum of industries.

“From my four years in the Engineering Physics department at McMaster University to my 15 years as a professional Engineer in the Aerospace Industry working in design, technical support, and project engineering, there was always something new to learn and a problem to solve. For 15 years at SRED Unlimited I have been thrilled to learn about the exciting work being done by clients from a broad spectrum of industries,  including healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals, and assist each one in identifying their SR&ED projects and filing successful claims to help grow their businesses.”

Ricki Rathwell

SR&ED Consultant

Ricki has a Master of Science degree in plant biology and extensive experience across multiple industries. She has a strong technical background and brings scientific expertise to SRED Unlimited. Her career began as a research scientist, providing her with a deep understanding of experimental design, research methodologies, and data analysis—key components for successful SR&ED claims. Her technical writing portfolio spans the cannabis industry, food and beverage, and IT sectors. She has hands-on experience working directly in the cannabis industry, allowing her to navigate its unique regulatory environment and research challenges effectively.

Ricki began working with SRED Unlimited in 2021 and has greatly enjoyed the opportunity to continue her education with every interview she conducts and each report she writes.

Tracy Somerville

SR&ED Consultant

Tracy holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Prior to joining SRED Unlimited, Tracy held senior leadership roles—including Director positions—at several large pharmaceutical companies. With a strong background in pharmaceuticals, project management, and food and beverage manufacturing, Tracy brings 20 years of technical and operational expertise to the SR&ED process. In addition to strategic responsibilities, Tracy works directly with clients in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors to develop and support successful SR&ED claims.

Darlene Oakley

Director of Communications

Darlene has been working with SRED Unlimited since 2017. Her primary specialty is general transcription [20 years, incl. qualitative research interviews (medical and general) and dental clinical]. She also has a strong history as a professional editor and writer (20+ years). Her skills and experience also include social media strategy, SEO, and generating blog and web content. Darlene started with SRED Unlimited as the lone transcriber, but has taken leadership of a team of transcribers and continues to oversee the quality of content generated by the transcribing team, and social media, website, and blog content-generating team members. She is also well-versed not only in most of the industries that submit for SR&ED, but also in SR&ED itself, and provides valuable input on content submitted through the claims process.

Antonina Marto

SR&ED Accountant

Antonina is our extremely experienced SRED Unlimited accountant. She finalizes T661 SR&ED forms and incorporates them into our customers’ corporate tax returns. She deals with all the SR&ED schedules and corresponding changes in the corporate tax returns that affect our clients. Antonina’s role is integral to our whole submission process. She joined the SRED Unlimited team in 2013.

Carol Rowe

Project Coordinator

Carol has spent over 25 years developing her career in multiple areas of Program Management, including Project Coordination, Scheduling, Risk Assessment, Estimating, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement and Training. She has a Diploma in the Legal Secretarial and Executive Assistant fields from Seneca Collage. She has also continued her education in various aspects of program management, working in Aerospace, Transportation and Nuclear Refurbishment, as well as various construction and corporate leadership training programs. Carol joined the SRED Unlimited team in 2023 as Leslie’s Project Coordinator and, more recently, assisted the SR&ED team in transitioning to a progressive Program Management SW toolset, keeping us progressive in the SR&ED market.

Polina Pshenichny

Project Coordinator

Polina is a skilled Project Coordinator with a strong foundation in administration, project management and executive support. Holding both a BA from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and an MBA from The College of Management, Polina brings exceptional organizational, coordination, and time-management skills, that enable her to efficiently prioritize and execute tasks, ensuring high-quality outcomes and outstanding customer service.

Eugenia Vovk

SR&ED Consultant

Eugenia is an experienced consultant with SRED Unlimited. She has a PhD in Physical Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis as well as a Master of Business Administration. She brings to the table many years of experience in both industry and commercialisation consulting, and has been an OCE Expert Reviewer and External Review Panel Member since 2014. In the SR&ED world, she is a 7-year veteran proposal/application writer and an Applications Development Scientist.

Transcription Team

SR&ED Experts

Our team includes skilled transcriptionists with a variety of professional and educational backgrounds who have all been trained to ensure that we connect all the dots in your SR&ED project and maximize your claim!

Elena Racansky

Technical Writing Specialist

Elena is a Senior Business Analyst and software specialist who thrives on problem-solving and determining the right solution for the right task. She is an extremely experienced technical developer who provides highly effective solutions to complex system projects in different environments.

Jason Coyne

Technical Writing Specialist

Jason is a technical writer with extensive transcription experience, specializing in technology, science, and safety. Jason holds a BSc in Computer Science and has over eight years of experience in software development. A life-long learner, he returned to university in pursuit of a second BSc in Biochemistry. Jason has mastered transforming complex technical knowledge into easily digestible information for successful SR&ED claims. His obsessive eye for consistency and technical accuracy helps ensure the quality of your claim.