Matin Bavardi

Matin is the Co-founder of PlayText Software Inc., a BC Benefit Company dedicated to preserving digital knowledge through innovative plain-text solutions.

Public Benefit Initiatives

• Texi
• Café Planck

Current Focus: Texi

As the developer of Texi, Matin has dedicated over a decade to engineering a unified platform that fundamentally transforms how we interact with plain-text.

Educational Background

• Shiite Islamic Theology (current student)
  Al-Mustafa International University
• Physics and Computer Science
  University of Montreal
• Clinical Laboratory Science
  TUMS School of Allied Medical Sciences

Classroom Resources

Over a 40-year period, approximately 30,000 pages of educational notes were prepared by Matin in English, French, and Persian. These resources were provided to students and served as the foundation of his pedagogical approach for many years. The writings are divided into two main sections:

• Mathematics
• Physics

Vision & Philosophy

Matin’s work is driven by a commitment to:

• Contributing to public benefit through innovation
• Preserving digital knowledge for future generations
• Making technology and modern education accessible to all
• Creating ethical, user-respecting social platforms

Creative Pursuits

Beyond his technical work, Matin serves as a photographer’s assistant at Soha Studio.
He is also engaged in culinary arts, continuously developing his knowledge and professional skills in food safety.

Certifications

• Food Safe Level 1
• Food Safe Level 2
• Food Handler Certificate
• Food Allergen Awareness
• Introduction to Food Microbiology
• WHMIS 2025 - GHS
• Fire & Fire Extinguisher Safety
• Communication Skills Pathway Training
• The Respectful Workplace For Employees
• Violence In The Workplace Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness

Recognition

Honour medal of Foreign Affairs - France
December 2001
Issued by France Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, on the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This prestigious award is a French decoration, created at the beginning of the Third Republic, to reward outstanding services to the French cause, and to recognize acts of courage and devotion to duties performed for French citizens outside of France.