John has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering & Design and spent the early part of his career at Rolls-Royce developing data acquisition systems for testing industrial & marine gas turbine engines. He has almost twenty years experience of developing software systems for clients in fields such as engineering, military logistics, publishing, music retail & market research. Outside work, John is an occasional musician, having played drums in several local bands, but a keen sports fan who claims to participate in several although the arm chair seems to feature more and more significantly as time goes by.

Paul is a very talented technical architect with an ability to consume new technologies and methodologies with apparent ease; yet remains pragmatic about all new developments. He has over ten years' experience in Software development during which he has been responsible for some very complex systems for a range of clients. Paul has an Engineering degree having studied at Cranfield University. He is a typical engineer who takes everything to pieces as soon as possible, and is usually able to put it together again. Away from the office Paul is involved in an indoor model car racing club and has won several trophies. He is a keen follower of motor sports especially motorcycle racing.

Andrew was an award winning student at Stourbridge College of Technology & Art where he trained as Graphic Designer. Initially he worked for an established Birmingham design studio producing creative solutions and finished artwork. He gained further experience working in the entertainments industry; at BRMB radio Andrew appeared in several radio ads and a TV campaign. Andrew now concentrates on bespoke graphic design and has produced promotional material that is used in a wide variety of industries. Andrew is a Manchester United and football fan in general. Spare time is mostly consumed by a young family, a wide circle of friends and seven goldfish.