Jason Elkas
About Jason Elkas
Jason Elkas is a Programmer Analyst at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, with a background in embedded programming and a strong foundation in computer science and business administration.
Current Position at Canadian Bank Note Company
Jason Elkas is currently working at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited as a Programmer Analyst. He has been with the company since 2016 operating out of Sault Ste. Marie. His role includes developing and transitioning complex software solutions, leveraging his extensive expertise in various programming languages and technologies to support the firm's operations.
Previous Work Experience at OLG
Before joining Canadian Bank Note Company, Jason Elkas was an Embedded Programmer and Analyst at Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). He worked there from 2000 to 2016, a total of 16 years. During his tenure, he contributed to creating groundbreaking lottery products and was instrumental in the development of innovative animation engines for lottery games.
Educational Background
Jason Elkas has a rich educational background. He studied Accounting at Nipissing University, where he earned an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree from 1995 to 1999. Following this, he attended Laurentian University - Algoma University College, where he completed a Computer Science program from 1999 to 2000.
Lottery Game Development
Jason Elkas developed the animation engine for Poker Lotto, an industry-first lottery game. The game integrates animation, audio, and video, offering a comprehensive customer experience. He further expanded this platform to include new lottery products such as Wheel of Fortune and Mega Dice, significantly enhancing the range and appeal of regional games.
Technical Expertise
Jason Elkas has extensive technical expertise in programming languages and technologies, including C#, C++, SQL Server, JavaScript, XAML, MVC, and MVVM. His skills are particularly focused on supporting raffle products for major sports teams such as the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and Toronto Blue Jays. He has also worked on converting ColdFusion functionality to a Node.js microservices Web API for Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) and configured build environments for complex software systems.