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Our Expert Authors

Andy Brown

Andy Brown

Propel Tech Co-Founder

Starting his career as a trainee developer and analyst, Andy worked his way up through the ranks to establish his own successful bespoke software development business. Throughout his 27 years in the tech industry, Andy has been involved in the development of thousands of game-changing systems. In his spare time, Andy is a football coach for Huddersfield Town’s women’s team and a dedicated house music DJ.

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David Ritchie

David Ritchie

Propel Tech Co-Founder

Having gained a degree in business and accounting, and going on to set up several successful companies throughout his career, David has extensive cross-sector business experience and a keen understanding of client challenges and excels in tailoring technological strategies to propel businesses forward. In his spare time, he enjoys sports and family time in equal measures.

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Chris Kirkham

Operations Director

Chris is a skilled IT professional who has enjoyed a long career designing and developing quality software before he took on the role of Operations Director at Propel Tech. His broad and successful track record in the tech industry enables Chris to maximise the company’s productivity and performance with a clear understanding of the teams and our clients’ needs.

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Wil Jones

Wil Jones

Technical Director

After studying for a degree in physics, Wil turned his attention to a career in tech and has worked in the sector for over 12 years. At Propel Tech, Wil ensures that innovation is the heart of every single software system the business builds and maintains. When he’s not overseeing world-class software development programmes, he plays competitively for his local hockey club.

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Hannah Starkey

Hannah Starkey

HR Manager

As a chartered member of CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, Hannah is passionate about driving excellent operational performance through the development of meaningful, people-related solutions, and has been instrumental in introducing policies and procedures to improve the wellbeing of our team.

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Sally Chuku

Sally Chuku

Head of Marketing

Sally is a seasoned marketing and brand professional, with 20 years of experience in brand strategy and a keen focus on B2B brand building. With a deep understanding of the Propel Tech team, bespoke software development and customer software needs, she has a clear view and always considers customer needs first. Outside of work, Sally enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming and refurbishing furniture.

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Claire Anderson

Claire Anderson

Comms Manager

Claire has worked in PR and communications for over 20 years, delivering hard hitting campaigns for businesses in many B2B and B2C sectors. At Propel Tech, she collaborates closely with our team of specialists to draw on their expertise and bring tech topics to life in blogs, articles and social media posts. Aside from this, Claire loves to travel, and is a passionate campervanner.

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Iain Macfadyen

Iain Macfadyen

Test Manager

Iain has been in the testing game for over 20 years, and is passionate about taking a strategic approach to testing. He works side by side with developers and analysts to implement the latest tools and methodologies for the very best outcomes.

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Amandeep Kaur

Amandeep Kaur

Project Manager

Starting life as a software tester, Aman moved into project management a couple of years ago. Her technical background and knowledge of software testing provides a real advantage as she works closely with our developers to deliver industry-leading solutions on time and within budget. Aman is an advocate for women in tech, and hopes to inspire more females wishing to pursue a career in IT.

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Danielle Mistry

Danielle Mistry

Senior Project Manager

With 20 years in project management under her belt, Danielle is responsible for making sure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at a high standard. Her degree in Media Science, Science, Journalism and Multimedia has given her the rare ability to translate technical detail into understandable language. Out of work, Danielle enjoys sailing and windsurfing.

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Glen Lockhart

Glen Lockhart

Web Team Leader

Glen, our web team leader, has worked in IT for a spectacular 27 years. After completing his computing degree in Sheffield, he started out coding with Java, ASP and C#, before he moved onto PHP. These days, he enjoys nothing more than delivering work that has game-changing potential. In his spare time, Glen is an avid hiker and paddleboarder.

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Ben Hooper

Ben Hooper

.NET Development Team Leader

Ben, who started writing software applications at the age of 10, has worked in IT for 14 years, taking the lead on all of Propel Tech’s dot net projects, setting standards, reviewing code and approving software releases. With a masters degree in computer security, he’s our go-to expert on all things cyber security.

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Scott Robson

Scott Robson

Software Developer

With a background in the public sector and retail industry, Scott, as he prefers to be known, has worked at Propel Tech as a .NET developer for over two years, bringing several years of experience in delivering software rewrites and creating industry-leading programmes from the ground up for our clients. In his spare time he’s a keen guitarist and PC gamer.

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Josh Morton

Josh Morton

Junior Software Developer

Josh is our apprentice .NET Developer, who works closely with our expert developers to complete his degree apprenticeship. As a valued member of our team, Josh supports a variety of our clients as he enjoys a hands-on approach to learning.

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Read our latest blog and download our guide

Our blog is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the world of bespoke software development. Whether you’re a business owner looking to understand the latest software trends, a developer seeking technical tips, or someone curious about the software development process, our authors provide expert insights that are both informative and engaging.

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The ethical implications of tech doping in sports

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The cost of software migration: Is it worth the investment?

The four cost stages of software migration you need to plan for.

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The 7 Stages of Developing Custom Software

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How custom business software helps accelerate efficiency in business

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22/07/2024

Living and breathing psychological safety (and not just talking about it)

Our HR Manager, Hannah Starkey, explains the ins and outs of a psychologically safe workplace...

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16/07/2024

Passing on knowledge to the next generation of IT talent…

Our team leaders discuss the evolving work landscape, knowledge transfer, and strategies to ensure juniors receive the same benefits they did...

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