Who We Are

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We are the TechScouts, an employee-owned organization specialized in building fantastic Drupal based sites. We love working with nonprofits and organizations that strive to make a positive impact on society and we support the open source community through talks at conferences and code contributions.

Company Goals

Submitted by root on Wed, 2011-02-02 09:06
  • Tools for Social Good -- To provide technological tools that can build communities, aid humanitarian efforts, and help the environment.
  • Quality Technology Products and Processes -- To be a model for other businesses who are looking to make a positive contribution in the field.
  • Sustainable Business -- To create a business that promotes social change and provides quality technological development.
  • Value for Employees -- To maintain a high respect for our employees’ work/life balance and personal fulfillment.

Meet Our Team

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James McBryan - Founder & Technical Lead

66 James McBryan - Partner & Technical LeadJames has developed web applications for large social networking websites and small businesses. When he is not changing the world with his code, James is volunteering for organizations like Engineers Without Borders and Labdoo to help improve the developing world in ICT (Information and Communication Technology). James's experience with technology and passion for helping others add to his ability of developing world-class applications and websites.

Jay Darnell - Design Lead

67 Jay Darnell - Design LeadJay is our team artist. As a published illustrator with a superior eye for detail and 10 years of technical experience, he brings a unique blend of skills to our team. If he isn't tweaking pixels to perfection for that optimal user experience, Jay spends his time drawing illustrations, mountain biking, and promoting urban farming. Cohesion, simplicity and usability for site visitors are a top priority for him but the focus on helping promote social good at TechScouts is what really makes the work meaningful.

Kevin Major - Associate

70 Kevin Major - AssociateKevin has worked for many organizations including the Environmental Protection Agency, AT&T, First Data Corp and TV Guide. He recently returned from a two-year program as an English teacher in Japan. Kevin's experience in IT and development for large firms, and his blended background of education and technology make him a first-rate technical consultant and trainer.

Joleigh Davis - Communications Manager

69 Joleigh Davis - Administrative AssistantJoleigh manages the content of the website. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a BA in Social Work, she worked in a group home with troubled youth for three years. She has a passion for helping others, volunteering in art therapy groups with children in homeless shelters and sharing her love of Lindy Hop with the Berkeley swing dancing community. Joleigh is excited to be a part of the TechScouts team, and enjoys helping nonprofits and furthering the company’s mission of promoting positive social change.