Meet the Hot Sauce Team

George Carless

George Carless likes to stir up ideas while sprinkling in technology for good measure. George has several years' experience in online marketing, web development, knowledge management and CRM, as well as in branding and company identity. Since graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of London in 1999, George expanded his skills with clients such as Calumet Photographic and The Chicago Board of Trade and Channel 4 Television UK, as well as running web and graphic design for Manhattan Associates. George's hobbies include classic arcade machines, photography, and home brewing.

Favorite Pepper: Scotch Bonnet

Jordan Patsios

Jordan adds creative spice to the Sauce. In addition to designing leading-edge looks, Jordan's fluency in the language of interactivity drives his ability to accurately communicate complex information. To him, this is what great design is all about. Jordan began his career in 1991, after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Georgia State University. Complementing his knowledge of print and video media, Jordan's special abilities in interactive design lend an even greater dimension to his ideas. He has produced a wide variety of projects for clients such as AT&T, Bank of America, Cartoon Network, General Mills, Manhattan Associates, Southern Company, Timken, Warner Brothers and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.

Favorite Pepper: Jalapeño

Alex Sartogo

Alessio "Alex" Sartogo adds italian herbs and technology into the Hot Sauce mix. He is an expert in content management, systems integration, customer relationship management (CRM) and all things Web. Alex also has an unhealthy fascination with Flash programming. Alex is a Zend Certified PHP Engineer and has a Bachelor's in Computer Science and a Master's in Information Technology, both from Arkansas Tech University.

Favorite Pepper: Peperoncini

Jay Hoots

Jay Hoots doesn't come from a traditional development background, but you wouldn’t know it from seeing his work. During his time creating electro loops and later recording projects in Seattle, Jay developed a love of all things computer-related. Jay transformed his knowledge of DAW software into a developing career, utilizing leading-edge web techniques including HTML, Flash, CSS and Javascript.

Favorite Pepper: Habanero

Will Carless

Multi award-winning journalist and author Will Carless specializes in providing unique website content for companies large and small. Will has written for several publications including the New York Times, the Times of London, voiceofsandiego.org, and numerous magazines. He has thousands of published articles to his name, and is currently working on his second novel. An avid traveler and surfer, Will currently resides and works remotely in Yogyakarta, on the island of Java in Indonesia. He is married to Christin, a teacher, and has a young daughter, Magnolia.

Favorite Pepper: Bhut Jolokia