Meantime IT
It’s all about the people and here we are
Meet the team at Meantime IT
There are two aspects to what we do: firstly, the passion and the enjoyment that we take from building good stuff; and secondly, the fact that we really love making our clients happy. We simply want them to be bowled over by what we do.
We love to learn, we love to practice and we love to do. What's more, we love to share. No one here is worried about using sentences that start "How do I...?" or "How did you...?" We’re constantly educating ourselves and we’re always open to new ways of doing things.
And our clients seem to like us, too – have a look at our testimonials page to see what they've said about us.
Fenner Pearson, managing director :
"I’ve worked in IT since 1988, when I left university with a degree in Physics, and throughout that time I’ve worked with companies ranging from start-ups to international banks.Throughout my career I’ve fought to challenge perceptions within IT, and with Meantime I’ve managed to bring together a team of extremely talented and experienced people who think exactly the way I do; that IT systems can and should be delivered on time, on budget and to the exact specification of the client. I’m passionate about my work, and committed to proving to our clients that IT systems can help them to grow, not hold them back."
Martin Winetrobe, business systems analyst :
"Like Fenner, I’m passionate about using best practices to produce quality systems so when he contacted me and asked me to join him I didn’t hesitate. I’m BCS (ISEB) certified in System Testing and ITIL certified in Service Management and I work closely with clients to ensure that our systems are tested thoroughly and work exactly as per the agreed requirements. I’ve been in this business a long time in various roles and I’m passionate about quality. Testing isn’t always at the forefront of a client’s mind, but it’s an imperative part of what we do here at Meantime."
Steve Parker, lead developer and project manager :
"When I met Fenner in 2004 and we discovered we shared the same ethos and a genuine belief in delivering IT systems that exceed expectations, it was the obvious choice for me to join Meantime. I love the variety in my role, and thrive on the diversity of the work that I do each day, which includes everything from the initial meeting with the client right up to the end user testing; I’m usually the first point of contact for the client and oversee every aspect of each project. It’s a great team, a great culture and we take great satisfaction in creating systems that we can shout about."
Phil Telfer, web developer :
"As a child in the 1980s my idea of fun was programming my ZX Spectrum, so computer coding has been my second language from a young age. It comes naturally to me; when I glance at a brief I translate it into code as I’m reading, just as you would if you were reading a foreign language. That’s just the way my mind works! Now I specialise in ecommerce – I got a distinction in my ecommerce MSc three years ago – and there’s no satisfaction for me in creating a product that people will struggle with, or won’t do what they asked. I have to make sure that everything I create is the best it can possibly be, and the ultimate validation for me is knowing that it’s useful for the client and creates profit for them."
Louise Illingworth, web designer :
"When I completed my degree in graphic design I had a real urge to learn more about HTML and CSS, so I took on extra training while I was working as a graphic designer. Although I loved print design, it didn’t excite me the way web design did – the whole process is much more satisfying, and because technology is changing all the time it never gets stale or dull. I love taking a project from the initial concept right through to the end result. Working with the rest of the team to deliver a product that’s valued and relied on by the client is incredibly satisfying.
Hannelie Pearson, operations manager and financial control :
"I started my professional career with Coopers and Lybrand in Cape Town, then moved to Edinburgh 12 years ago. Although I was a strong MS Office user my IT career really started when I was offered a Server Administration position as maternity cover. I went on to become a Lotus Notes developer and worked for a large financial institution and later a national property developer in Edinburgh. Life intervened and I found myself in the South Lakes working for Meantime - first as a software developer and now working in a combined role of operations manager and financial controller."
Dave Clare, system tester :
"Let's just say that Village People were in the charts when I began tapping a keyboard in anger. Many years of developing software with clients ranging from Blue Chips to one-man bands have followed. On the way I've acquired a wealth of experience including a postgraduate degree in design and evaluation. These days I concentrate on software testing with a focus on usability and credibility - I ensure the product is what the customer wants and hopefully something that their customers will buy into."
Danny Davies, web developer :
I’ve always been the sort of person who pulls things apart to find out how they worked, so when the web came along that was no different – I spent years dismantling websites and teaching myself coding. Having achieved qualifications in Java and Oracle, I decided to make development a full time career and I was delighted to find this role at Meantime; it allows me to put into practice everything that I’ve been doing over the last few years, as well as working with a great team of people who share my passion for web development.
Derek Beckwith, network systems engineer :
"There are two aspects to my role here at Meantime: looking after our servers and making sure they’re fully PCI compliant; and fixing IT systems that don't work. I can't stress enough how important it is to put your trust in computer engineers who have take the time to become certified. CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) and the more recent MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) are the three to look for – think of them as the IT equivalent of a Corgi registered gas fitter."