Manchester's mobile and web development software house.

Dr. Atif Waraich

Head of Enterprise

Atif is Head of Enterprise in the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology. He founded and is Director of, the Manchester Usability Lab at MMU and has worked with a range of commercial and academic partners on usability engineering and interaction design.

Atif is responsible for developing enterprise activity and fostering relationships with commercial partners.

a.waraich@mmu.ac.uk

Dr. Darren Dancey

Director

Dr Darren Dancey has worked as a Computer Science lecturer for over 8 years. He has a Research background in Artificial Intelligence with a PhD in Artificial Neural Networks. His teaching interests centre on Software Development and he has recently taught courses in Data Structures and Algorithms and also applied courses such as Website Development and Mobile Application Development. In recent years he has focused on creating collaborations and knowledge sharing between universities and industry particular the SME sector.

d.dancey@mmu.ac.uk

Dr. Kevin Tan

Computer Games Expert

Dr Kevin Tan is an experienced and enthusiastic software developer specialising in various application development (2D and 3D) from modelling to programming behind the storyboard. Kevin has practical knowledge in cognitive psychology as applied to software design involving human computer interactions (HCI), he also has extensive experience in Public Engagement activities and Project and Exhibition management, augmented with good commercial awareness as a director in an educational software spin-out company. Significant knowledge and experience in rolling out end product software that is tailor to client's requirements.

k.tan@mmu.ac.uk

Nick Whittaker

Senior Lecturer

Nick Whittaker is a Senior Lecturer in Computing at MMU. He works extensively in Mobile Computing and Internet Application Development, specialising in mobile applications and interacting with sensors in the environment. He is a leading figure for Enterprise Development in the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology, and has led several Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) schemes, working with commercial organisations in the North West.

Projects have included Home and Building Intelligent Management Systems, linked to sensors and devices around buildings. Nick has worked on Public Engagement projects, linked to art installations based in London and Birmingham, joining sensors with LED curtain technologies.

n.whittaker@mmu.ac.uk

Paul Samuels

Technical Lead

Paul has several years of commercial development experience and prides himself on the care and attention he applies to the craft of software development. Understanding that software engineering is always evolving, Paul is constantly reading and applying new knowledge to his projects.

Paul is responsible for overseeing the work of the development team and ensuring that the products that go out the door reflect our high standards and our customers needs.

p.samuels@mmu.ac.uk

Oliver Atkinson

Developer

Oliver graduated with a First Class Honours in Software Engineering, This really shows the passion that he has for the development of software. Oliver strives on quality and ensures that every project encompasses a strong set of standards.

Oliver has worked on several high profile projects including the development of the software for a light installation in collaboration with British Telecom. This installation was based in the centre of London for a month and was then auctioned off in aid of the 25th anniversary of Child Line.

Rowan Townshend

Developer

Rowan has a 2:1 in Computer Games Technology and has a great enthusiasm for iOS development. He is a self published developer and already has several self made applications on the app store, and is always looking for ways to expand his knowledge and experience. He thoroughly enjoys doing what he does and this shows through in all his work.

Rowan is responsible for developing software applications which meet his own and the clients expectations and targets.