At Haiku Learning Systems we focus on harmony, simplicity, and community. Our liberal arts background inspires us to contribute to the world of education that has given us so much.

Interested in knowing more about our team?  Then continue on, good reader.

Bryan Rafael Falcón
Founder and CEO

Bryan Rafael Falcón has nearly 18 years of experience in educational technology and occasionally teaches at the college level. Haiku Learning is the second startup in which Bryan has participated. In addition to overseeing the development of Haiku LMS, Bryan consults on large technology projects for schools and districts.

He also holds an MFA in Directing, has discovered a love for writing, and takes on the occasional filmmaking project.  

Allen Angell
Founder and President

Allen Angell has nearly 20 years of experience in technology sales, marketing, and executive management.  After six years as Vice President of Sales for an education industry web development firm, Allen founded Haiku Learning Systems in 2006. 

When not meeting with clients and partners or running the daily operations for Haiku, Allen enjoys the regular challenges and fleeting satisfaction that only a round of golf can provide. 

Reynard Hilman
Founder and Senior Software Engineer

Prior to starting Haiku Learning, Reynard had been developing web applications for colleges and large school districts. His previous experience inspires him to make a greater impact on the education world. At Haiku he is involved in designing the back-end architecture as well as the beautiful Haiku interface. 

Marcos Wright-Kuhns
Senior Application Developer

Marcos has a passion for making great software. Motivated by years of making do with mediocre learning management systems at school, he aims to make online education easier for teachers and students. He appreciates working on the entire software stack at Haiku Learning, especially writing beautiful Ruby code and perfecting CSS designs.

In his spare time, Marcos enjoys creative photography and graphic design, lending a hand with various open-source projects, and just enjoying married life. 

Alex Dugger
User Experience Specialist

Alex Dugger has more than five years of experience in both information technology systems and customer service. He combines his experience with his aesthetic skills to ensure that using Haiku is a simple, beautiful, and intuitive experience for all users. 

When not working, Alex often finds himself involved with technology and the arts with a leaning toward photography and live theater, though his most recent artistic journeys have been primarily culinary.