Our founder studied architecture before falling in love with the web — a shift that sparked two decades of designing and building websites with precision, purpose, and a systems mindset. Since launching Magnet in 2004, he’s led digital projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, scaling teams and crafting high-performance platforms for ambitious brands.

A strategist at heart and designer by instinct, he balances clarity with creativity and always puts the client first. Now based in Cincinnati, he remains joyfully obsessed with mountains, snowboarding, and medium roast single-origin coffee.

Cornell-educated and committed to human-centered design, Sarah Littlefield blends strategic thinking, clear communication, and UX insight to help organizations simplify complexity and connect with the people they serve.

With a background in healthcare, education, and the nonprofit world, she’s led large-scale digital initiatives for St. Elizabeth Healthcare and McGraw Hill Education — bringing clarity, alignment, and a deep sense of purpose to every project.

She’s also the type who can solve a content challenge and write a jingle — often in the same meeting.

Magnet’s quietly brilliant technical lead, Mike is a calm, collaborative thinker with a gift for turning complexity into clarity. He leads the architecture and execution of our most demanding web projects, always favoring thoughtful, client-first solutions over flashy tech.

With a wealth of experience in full-stack development and systems integration, he brings a rare blend of precision, empathy, and big-picture thinking. Now based in Salt Lake City, Mike spends his time outside work exploring the mountains and refining no-code workflows — all while lending steady insight to every technical decision we make.

Our endlessly dependable cornerstone of Magnet’s operations plays a vital role in driving projects forward — translating client needs into clear production plans, aligning teams, and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.

With a sharp eye for scope, timelines, and risk, Andrew brings structure and calm to fast-moving work. He’s a skilled communicator and trusted liaison, helping clients feel supported while keeping our remote team focused and in sync. Thoughtful, organized, and unflappable, he’s one of the key reasons things at Magnet just work.

Based in Southern California, Michael is a results-driven Marketing Director with a diverse background spanning multiple industries. Specializing in PPC advertising, SEO, and GEO targeting, he combines analytical insight with strategic vision to deliver measurable growth. Known for creative problem-solving and process improvements, Michael consistently drives operational efficiency, increases profitability, and overcomes challenges with innovative solutions. As a Performance Marketing Director, he is committed to building effective processes, leading change, and mentoring teams to achieve both company objectives and their own professional development goals.

With over 24 years of experience in advanced software engineering, Alex Topal brings deep technical insight and thoughtful leadership to every project he touches. As Magnet’s most senior engineer, he’s spent the last 15 years designing scalable systems, solving complex challenges, and guiding our development team through everything from web architecture to DevOps and blockchain infrastructure.

A former computer science professor with two master’s degrees, Alex combines academic depth with real-world execution. Whether architecting robust digital platforms or mentoring engineers, he approaches every problem with clarity, precision, and a calm, solutions-first mindset — making him an essential force behind Magnet’s technical success.

Based in Idaho, Reisto brings a rare blend of creative intuition and analytical precision to Magnet’s growth marketing team. He specializes in scaling organic and paid media campaigns across channels — blending technical SEO, SEM, and conversion strategy to drive measurable, lasting growth.

An emerging expert in generative search optimization, Reisto is helping lead the way in adapting content and search strategy for the evolving AI-driven landscape. With a background as a classically trained pianist, he brings the same discipline and artistry to his marketing work — always striking the right balance between performance and creativity.

Our high-energy, high-empathy sales leader thrives at the intersection of storytelling, systems, and client success. She brings a decade of experience helping creative and digital teams build lasting relationships with the right clients — not just more of them.

Her approach is equal parts relational and operational: aligning Magnet’s growth strategy with what prospects actually need, and equipping the team with better processes, messaging, and momentum. She’s worked with startups, agencies, and global brands alike — always focusing on clarity, trust, and value.

When she’s not deep in leading a pitch, you can find her traveling, trying a new restaurant, or perfecting her workflow setup.

Our meticulous product designer brings a touch of magic to Magnet. Originally from Tbilisi, Georgia, Irakli has an incredible eye for detail and a passion for crafting UI/UX designs that are both clear and delightfully intuitive. His absolute attention to every pixel ensures that our products are not just beautiful but also a joy to use.

With his friendly approach and innovative thinking, Irakli turns complex ideas into simple, engaging experiences. We're thrilled to have him as a valuable member of our team, making digital products that people truly love.

With over 15 years of industry experience crafting digital interfaces that prioritize clarity, restraint, and purpose. Rooted in the belief that the best design disappears into the experience, his work reflects a deep understanding of hierarchy, whitespace, and human attention. He favors systems over decoration, and timeless design principles over fleeting trends — always aiming to make the complex feel simple.

Our senior frontend engineer with over a decade of experience transforming complex systems into clear, intuitive user interfaces. With a background spanning healthcare, finance, and telecom, he’s led frontend efforts for high-load applications and B2B platforms used in over 40 global markets. Calm under pressure and deeply product-minded, George brings precision and empathy to every technical decision — always building with the user in mind.

Equally skilled in systems architecture and team mentorship, he excels at scaling codebases, improving workflows, and elevating engineering standards across the board. Based in Cannes, France, George is driven by a fascination with systems thinking — from development pipelines to the psychology of decision-making. When he’s not writing code, he’s likely exploring investment strategies, tinkering with automated trading models, or pondering the deeper architecture of human will.

Our seasoned full stack engineer with over a decade of experience specializing in PHP, Laravel, and Magento. Known for his analytical mindset and calm precision, he thrives in complex enterprise environments — whether optimizing legacy systems, scaling dev teams, or driving measurable improvements across codebases and workflows.

With a strong foundation in backend architecture and a pragmatic approach to technical leadership, Andrew brings clarity to large-scale challenges. He’s especially skilled at process optimization and KPI-driven delivery, combining clean engineering practices with a deep understanding of business impact. Relentlessly curious and quietly exacting, Andrew continues to evolve his craft while helping teams deliver better software at scale.

Our frontend developer is known for pairing deep technical expertise with high spirits and an easy sense of humor. Originally from Lviv and now based in the U.S., he brings a rare mix of professionalism, warmth, and sharp engineering talent to every project.

Fluent in TypeScript, HTML and CSS, Nazar builds scalable APIs, clean interfaces, and reliable systems that hold up under pressure. He’s equally comfortable architecting complex backend services or polishing frontend details — always with a clear eye for user experience and performance. Whether shipping code or lifting team morale, Nazar leads with care, clarity, and craft.

Our principled and versatile app developer with over 20 years of experience, based in London, UK, with a sharp command of both mobile and web technologies. Equally fluent in Swift, Flutter, PHP, Python, and JavaScript, he builds scalable, performant applications across platforms — always with clean architecture and long-term maintainability in mind.

With a deep respect for engineering fundamentals and a keen eye on emerging tech, Eugene is also at the forefront of integrating AI-assisted development tools and large language models into his workflow. He brings rigor, speed, and forward-thinking innovation to every build — from native mobile apps to complex web systems — without ever compromising on code quality or clarity.

Nathan specializes in the intersection of typography and brand identity. With a background in lettering, wordmark design, and custom type development, he brings a distinct visual language to every project — helping shape brands that are not only seen, but felt.

From early moodboards and sketch exploration to vector refinement and typographic systems, he plays a key role in transforming abstract brand ideas into cohesive, high-impact visual identities. His deep understanding of how type communicates allows him to anchor each design in a clear, intentional voice — one that extends seamlessly across websites, interfaces, packaging, and beyond.