Creating Safer, Smarter School Communities
Hall Pass was founded by parents, educators, and business leaders who saw a growing need for smarter school safety solutions. Driven by real-world experience and a shared commitment to their communities, they set out to create technology that supports safer, more welcoming learning environments. Our mission is simple: empower schools to protect their students, build trust, and strengthen the positive spirit that every school deserves.
Our Commitment to Schools
Smart Safety
Real-time to instantly identify security risks across the campus.
Seamless Integration
Works easily with your existing student management and visitor systems.
User-Friendly Tools
Simple, intuitive technology that students, staff enjoy using.
Data-Driven Insights
Instant reports and analytics to drive smarter, safer school operations
Safer Schools
Our safe school application, Hall Pass, is an information-sharing platform that transforms conventional hall monitoring into opportunities for engagement and intervention, both responsive and proactive. It relies on pre-populated and real-time data to facilitate the management of rapidly changing information pertinent to student movement and activity in the hallway environment. It allows the administration and staff population to approximate the location of students with temporary permissions to leave the classroom and to follow up on prolonged absences.
Founder
Martin Gordon
Founder/CEO
Martin Gordon is the Founder and CEO of Hall-Pass. Based in Toronto, Canada, Martin is a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience in communications technology. Throughout his career, he has mentored countless students who have gone on to thrive in the film and television industry. Recognized for his expertise in audio and video systems, Martin has also been a trusted advisor to school administrators across the country. Witnessing a rise in student aggression and unsupervised behavior in schools, he was inspired to develop Hall-Pass—a web-based solution designed to create safer, more accountable learning environments.
Clive Anderson
Director
Clive V. Anderson, BA, LLB, serves as a Hall-Pass Managing Partner and is Director of Legal Affairs. A Canadian trained lawyer, his legal focus has been Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law. He previously led legal operations at Manulife Canada and now heads legal strategy at AIA Group across Asia. An Acadia University alumnus (Class of ’89), he is a member of the Acadia University Board of Governors.
George Skrba
Managing Partner
George Z. Skrba serves as a Hall-Pass Director and Managing Partner. He is a life-long entrepreneur with deep roots in the North American Recycling and Waste Management Industry. George also dedicated many years to coaching youth basketball with several of his athletes enjoying success at the NCAA, National Team and Professional Levels. George combines corporate stewardship with community impact, leveraging his extensive network and industry insight to advance both business growth and social responsibility.
Staff Mambers
Mark Nguyen
Ui/Ux Designer
I am a Toronto native that operates a consumer behavior research practice that has served 8+ venture backed startups that have raised a total of $2B USD. I am currently pursuing a patent with the USPO to develop a consumer research methodology based on consumers’ recommender system outputs. I am an active triathlete, member of the association for consumer research (ACR) and has produced documentary videos since the age of 8 years old.
Fawaid Shaikh
Security Engineer
I am a Toronto native that operates a consumer behavior research practice that has served 8+ venture backed startups that have raised a total of $2B USD. I am currently pursuing a patent with the USPO to develop a consumer research methodology based on consumers’ recommender system outputs. I am an active triathlete, member of the association for consumer research (ACR) and has produced documentary videos since the age of 8 years old.
Paul Lalovich
Software Architect
As a Software Architect, I lead strategy execution and organizational effectiveness practice, co-founded SyntheticEquity.io a blockchain powered performance incentives platform, and co-authored a book “From Cubicle to Tribe” on future of work trends. Even in the best of times, few companies are consistently adept at implementing strategies. The continuing struggle to effectively implement new strategies continues to place at or near the top of every CEO's list of concerns. And this is exactly where I excel.
Asma Hassan
Engineering Manager
I am an MBA candidate, specializing in technology leadership, with a deep interest in product management. My journey, from studying software engineering to working as a software developer, has enhanced my technical skills and deepened my love for technology. I aspire to drive product success while combining my expertise in technology and my acumen in business. Outside the tech and product world, I am also a certified fitness coach and Muay Thai instructor, committed to empowering individuals in a safe and inclusive environment.
Tharaniya Shanmugathasan
Digital Marketing
Tharaniya brings over four years of digital marketing experience, as well as holds a BCom degree from York University. Most recently, she led significant digital media activation campaigns at Skip the Dishes, focusing on B2B partner and courier acquisitions. Her responsibilities included strategizing media approaches, optimizing channel mixes and DSP campaigns, and enhancing tracking and reporting. Previously, she worked at Google, where she was a Programmatic Media Specialist, optimizing DV360 campaigns.
Simrat Atwal
Data Analytics
Simrat Atwal brings 5 years of experience in healthcare technology, operations, and data analytics. With a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo, she has experience developing artificial intelligence technology working with the University of Ottawa’s Natural Language Processing Lab. She has extensive experience in research and data analytics to improve business operations. She is excited to provide her insight on how to utilize data to provide meaningful insights to make valuable business decisions.
Ayomikun Akintayo
Risk Manager
Ayomikun Akintayo brings a wealth of experience in risk management and growth optimization, particularly within startup environments and the financial sector. Having served as a Chief Risk and Growth Officer at a technological startup with products in fintech and ERP. Ayomikun possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that startups face. His hands-on experience in implementing risk management frameworks and analyzing risk assets has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex business landscapes.
Swagat Soni
Software Engineer
As a Technology Consultant at Deloitte, I leverage my diverse tech skills to deliver intelligent automation solutions for clients across various industries. I have developed and maintained end-to-end operations of ETL pipelines and data integration processes using Azure Data Factory, Varicent, Python, and SQL, streamlining the data flow and improving efficiency and accuracy. I am also a Tech MBA candidate at Schulich School of Business, where I am fortifying my foundation in business strategy, product management, and digital innovation.