Meet our leadership team
The Hedgehog leadership team combines decades of engineering experience and project management across multiple industries. They are committed to delivering excellence on every project and make it possible by hiring and retaining the best talent around.
DR. MICHAEL WRINCH
President
P.Eng., PHD., PMP, FS ENG (TÜV Rheinland), CEM, FEC, ICD.D
Background
Michael is an energetic and accountable leader with creative insight resulting in high performing teams. His technical background is comprised of electrical engineering and project management for energy delivery systems, safety instrumented systems, rail systems, natural gas infrastructure, and submarine design, integration and maintenance. Over his 20-year career, Michael has become a credible thought leader, mentor, and expert in engineering and risk management.
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YOUNES RASHIDI
Vice President of Engineering Operations
P.Eng., FS ENG (TÜV Rheinland), M.A.Sc., Executive MBA
Background
Younes is an seasoned electrical engineer with more than 20 years of leadership and technical experience in electrical and automation systems for the oil & gas, safety critical design, and renewable energy industries. Younes has gained significant experience through design, implementation, installation, commissioning and supervision of multi-million dollar international projects. He designed one of the largest hybrid grid-tied solar power systems in British Columbia for the City of Colwood and has designed solar systems over 1,000 MW.
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JANESA CHARLES
Corporate Controller
B.A.Sc., Master of Management
Background
Janesa brings with her a background of accounting and customer facing expertise across a wide variety of industries. Her experience and expertise have been driven by her belief in accountability to all stakeholders in any business. She believes in continuous learning and aims to remain current with ongoing changes in technology and all accounting standards and policies that guides the way we work and do business.
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CALE BOUDREAU
Director of Marketing
B Com, Marketing
Background
Cale is a seasoned marketing director who specializes in public relations. With over a decade of experience, he has fostered strong connections between organizations and their audiences. Cale’s strategic approach to public relations has consistently driven impactful campaigns, elevating brand visibility and reputation.
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MATTHEW KEELER
Electrical Engineering Manager
P. Eng., FS. Eng. (TÜV Rheinland)
Background
Matthew is an innovative and value-focused electrical and functional safety engineer. He has experience in high-tech industries with safety-critical systems for amusement rides. Matthew currently manages Hedgehog’s office in Calgary, Alberta. He is also co-chair of ASTM F24 Modifications task group to support the international amusement ride industry standard.
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GERHARD WILCKE
Mechanical Engineering Manager
P. Eng.
Background
Gerhard is an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager with a demonstrated history of working in engineering of advanced systems and product development. Strong engineering professional skilled in system engineering, design, analysis, as well as project and team leadership.
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