Duncan Cardwell - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Semiconductor
Richard Gogerty
Chairman

Richard is a very experienced and successful entrepreneur who built up his own group of companies and previously held senior positions in Major PLC's. He is a chartered accountant and specialises in strategy, mergers and acquisitions.

 

Likes:

Lake Tahoe, California

Skiing

 

Cassablanca

Stalingrad, Anthony Beevor

 

 
  
 
Duncan Cardwell - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Mobile Internet
Duncan Cardwell
Managing Director

Duncan has a background in software development and has worked for a range of employers from SME to PLC during his pre-Proteo career which saw him experience the start and the end of the dot com boom first hand. He has always had a passion for business management and all things commercial since finishing University in 1993. Duncan's role is to reach out and build successful relationships with companies looking to innovate technology.

 

Likes:

Red Wine

Blakeney

Muse

Running / Half marathons

The Fifth Element

 

 
  
 
Greg Duffield - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
iPhone
Greg Duffield
Product Development Director

Greg is a technological evangelist who loves to show off what can be done with the latest tools and technologies. He is always coming up with different approaches and solutions to daily problems. Much of his focus is centred on the technical design of soft / hardware solutions for businesses that operate in the Logistics and Mobile Working industries.

 

Likes:

BBQ

Florida

Homer Simpson

Inception

Stephen King

 
  
 
Dan Simpson - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
iPad
Dan Simpson
Head of Client Services

Previously an Infrastructure expert, Dan has a broad knowledge of technical IT which enables him to communicate with clients in a highly informed manner. His friendly client service focus adds huge amounts of value to client projects as his technical competence ensures businesses get the most out of their IT investments. A lover of gadgets, Dan loves to explore how new hand-held technology can be applied to improving business in the workplace.

 

Likes:

Thai / Vietnamese Cuisine

Cusco, Peru

Travelling

Scuba Diving

Tarantino

 

 
  
 
Debbie Lacey - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Laptop
Debbie Lacey
Business Operations Manager

Debbie has over 20 years experience in adminstration with notable experience in HR, accounts and finance. She joined us in 2008 and, just two years later, she was appointed as Finance and Operations Manager, responsible for the smooth running of both Proteo and Orchestrator operations.

 

Likes:

Chinese Cuisine / Dining Out

Orlando

Family Days Out / Guitar Hero

Dirty Dancing

Twister

 

 
  
 
Alistair Atkinson - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Nokia 3310 
Alistair Atkinson
Director of Sales

Alistair has over 30 years experience of handling and procuring new business. His special strength lies in helping clients transition from new business to established clientele. Building and managing relationships, he actively identifies businesses that can benefit the most from our unique spin on IT. His great track-record of delivering results comes from his ability to listen to the real needs of the client.

 

Likes:

Thai Cuisine

Giant's Causeway

Rugby

Tiger Woods PGA 2011

Fast and the Furious

 
  
 
Caroline Perrement - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
The Internet
Caroline Perrement
Solution Architect

Caroline holds a Degree in Systems Analysis and has worked in a variety of roles centered around Software Develoment. Her particular area of expertise is working with clients to help them understand their requirements and translating these into solutions that deliver real business value. Her deliveries have ranged from large enterprise-wide deployments to custom development projects. When not at work she enjoys anything outdoors, keeping active as well as soaking up interesting cultural experiences.

 

Likes:

Middle Eastern Cuisine

The Beach / Running / Swimming

James Brown

Pan's Labyrinth

Samuel Beckett

 

 
  
 
Dave Stinton - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Bicycle
Tim Page
Lead Developer / Architect

Tim has been working in Software Development for 18 years since graduating from Durham University with a Degree in Computer Science. Also qualified as a MCSD, Tim helps our clients by creating elegant user interfaces that are always responsive and enjoyable to use.

 

Likes:

Middle Eastern Cuisine

Reading on a riverbank

 

Krupnik

The Peak District

 

 
  
 
Richard Donovan - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
The Pool Mate
Richard Donovan
Lead Developer / Architect

Rich has over ten years development experience and has championed the .Net Framework since its inception. With many Windows and Web Applications under his belt, he has specialist expertise authoring Legal, Leisure, Logistics and Haulage industry software. You can find Rich getting involved in many sporting events in the Norfolk area, with a current record of 1hr 32m for the Norwich Half Marathon.

 

Likes

Football

Eze, South of France

Happy Gilmore

Golf

Pancakes

 
  
 
Rosie Sayers - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Blackberry
Rosie Sayers
Financial Accountant

After recently completing her final year of a three-year AAT, Rosie is now a Qualified Financial Accountant.  Rosie has been working in accounts and admin since the age of 16 and plays a pivotal role in company operations.

 

Likes:

Spanish Tapas & Wine

Regina Spektor

Tudor History

Superbad

Fable

 
  
 

Favourite Invention:
Internet
John Hosking
Technical Specialist

John is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and specialises in providing technical support to Managed Services clients.  He has extensive experience of installing and maintaining networks for small / medium-size businesses. John helps clients by providing a friendly service whilst ascertaining the best actions to take when offering his refreshing IT support.

 

Likes:

Italian Cuisine

Cape Town

 

Mountain Biking

Kill Bill

 

 
  
 
Dan Simpson - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Transistor
Tom Lunken
Senior Application Developer

Tom is an experienced developer specialising in Web Apps on the Windows .Net Platform. He has played a vital part in working on nearly every software offering in the Proteo range and has previous experience, specifically in developing software for the Financial and Insurance industries. Tom holds a BSC in Computer Studies, which covered Windows, Linux, C, Java C# and Web Apps. His current development interests and goals are rooted in Mobile Development on the Android platform. 

 

Likes:

Japanese Cuisine

Cornwall

Fallout 3

Leon

Isaac Asimov

 

 
  
 
Ben Ramsey - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Google
Ben Ramsey
Senior Systems Engineer

Ben has over 8 years infrastructure support and implementation experience. He holds an MCITP and is continuing to study further toward a BSC in Computer Science. In his spare time he enjoys reading and socialising and expressing dislike for all things Apple. Ben is often out of the office, visiting our clients on-site to assess  their needs and resolve IT issues.

 

Likes:

Nepal

Requiem for a Dream

 

Excession

Thai / Vietnamese Cuisine

 
  
 
Kevin Vincent - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
The Internet
Kevin Vincent
Managed Services Engineer

Kevin previously worked within the pharmaceutical industry as a Developer and IT Support Technician. Initially concentrating on development, he gradually transitioned into providing first-line support to end users, as well as supporting the company infrastructure. One of Kevin's recent projects has been to provide technical and logistical input into merging two offices into a single, purpose-built facility to support over 100 users.

 

Likes:

Science Fiction

Cats

Reading

Family Guy

 

 
  
 
Mark Hurren - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
The HD Projector
Mark Hurren
Application Developer

Mark has a BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering. He supported mortgage and branch applications with RBS for 5 years before joining Proteo as part of the Managed Services Team.

 

Likes:

Badminton

Formula 1

Gigs and festivals

 

Calvin & Hobbes

Spaced and the Blood & Cornettos Trilogy

Cooking

 

 
  
 
Favourite Invention:
Integrated Circuit
David Ashley
Hardware Engineer

With BSc (Hons) in Computing Sciences and over 30 years experience with electronics, David has both the knowledge and the experience to diagnose the problems that can sometimes occur in the interfacing of software with electronics. He is responsible for the servicing and QA testing of the large numbers of Ports and Scouts that Proteo handle.

 

Likes:

Real Ale

Blade Runner

North Devon

Little Boots

Writing

 

 
  
 
Dan Simpson - Proteo
Favourite Invention:
Spork
Tod Venn
Technical Specialist

Tod is a valuable asset in problem solving and lateral thinking. He has a keen interest in Web Development and Web-Based Applications. He joined Proteo in February 2010 and has since enjoyed being involved in a variety of technical support-oriented work for our products and services, helping various teams within the company.

 

Likes:

Guinness

Amsterdam

Dalai Lama

Blade Runner

George Orwell, '1984'

 

 
  
 

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