Jonathan Brett

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name = Jonathan William Brett


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caption = Mr. Brett at '06 St. John's Board of Trade Awards
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birth_date = September 9, 1979
birth_place = Fredericton, New Brunswick
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residence = St. John's, Newfoundland
nationality = Canadian
ethnicity = Caucasian
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education = Computer Programming College Diploma
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employer = MedicLINK Systems Ltd.
occupation = Entrepreneur
years_active = 5
home_town = St. John's, Newfoundland
title = Chief Executive Officer
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height = 5'11"
weight = 170lbs
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religion = Anglican
spouse = Single
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parents = William, Joan Brett (Maiden: Dunphy)
relations = Kathryn Brett (Sister), Jennifer Brett (Sister), Sierra Jackson (Niece)
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website = [http://www.mediclink.ca/ MedicLINK Systems Ltd.]
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Early life

Jonathan Brett was born on September 9, 1979 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada and currently resides in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

Technology career

Mr. Brett graduated from Academy Canada in 1999 with a Computer Programming Diploma. Unable to obtain full-time employment, he began attending night courses and self-learning programming languages. After successfully becoming a Sun Certified Java Programmer and Microsoft Certified Professional in 2001, he began work as a Junior Programmer with a St. John's, Newfoundland based digital image management company.

In the summer of 2002, he was laid off and created a sole-proprietor business called JaeTech Solutions out of his parents basement. JaeTech specialized in technology-related contract work around Newfoundland.
It was through this company that contact was made with an Optometrist that needed software to assist with making his office more efficient. This lead to the development of Eyesistant, the current flagship software package for MedicLINK Systems Ltd.

Business career

Jonathan is currently the Founder and CEO of MedicLINK Systems Ltd., a medical software company based out of Newfoundland, Canada. MedicLINK develops and markets software to assist medical clinics with office efficiencies and overall business growth.
Mr. Brett has been the keynote and guest speaker for numerous Medical-related and Business-related conferences and seminars across Canada, most recently being the guest speaker at the 2008 FINALY! Conference for Newfoundland's youth.

Personal Accomplishments

Mr. Brett has been recognized across Canada for his entrepreneurial talent through the following awards:

- 2007 Ernst and Young Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year for Atlantic Canada.
- 2007 Business Development Bank of Canada Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Professional Accomplishments

His company, MedicLINK Systems Ltd. has also been recognized with numerous awards and accomplishments such as:

- 2006 St. John's Board of Trade Start-Up Award
- 2007 St. John's Board of Trade Innovation Award
- 2007 Branham List of Canada's Top 25 Up and Comers
- 2008 Progress Magazine Listed #1 Fastest Moving Company
- 2008 Profit Magazines Listed #14 Hot 50 Emerging Growth Company

References

[http://www.eyesistant.com/media/young-smart-and-growing-fast.pdf http://www.eyesistant.com/media/young-smart-and-growing-fast.pdf Vision Magazine - Young, Smart & Growing Fast]

[http://www.backbonemag.com/Magazine/E_Profile_07010701.asp http://www.backbonemag.com/Magazine/E_Profile_07010701.asp Backbone Magazine - Eye On The Prize]

[http://www.eyesistant.com/news_pr-eywinner.html http://www.eyesistant.com/news_pr-eywinner.html Ernst & Young Award Winner]

[http://www.bdc.ca/en/about/mediaroom/news_releases/2007/2007101609.htm?cookie_test=1 BDC Young Entrepreneur of the Year]

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NAME= Brett, Jonathan
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=J. Brett
SHORT DESCRIPTION=CEO of MedicLINK Systems Ltd.
DATE OF BIRTH=September 9, 1979
PLACE OF BIRTH=Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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