Meet The Team

"Derventio Solutions - developing software solutions for a changing world."

Stuart Reece

(Managing Director & Technical Architect)

Stuart is responsible for Derventio Solutions operations and business growth. Prior to founding Derventio Solutions, Stuart was IT Director of InfoVision Systems Limited, a leading European software house. Stuart has over twenty years of software product experience across a diverse range of applications.

Stuart has been responsible for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of many high profile applications. Notable examples include:

  • Siemens - development of multi-million pound asset management system used to control moving and fixed assets.
  • In-Tend - leading e-Sourcing procurement portal used by over 2,500 public sector buyers.
  • JCB - production of a comprehensive parts ordering system used by over 2000 dealerships.
  • PagePlus - involved in the development of the award winning desktop publishing application, with sales in excess of one million copies.

Stuart's skills, experience and expertise ensure that all Derventio Solutions software products are delivered to the highest standards and specifications, guaranteeing high levels of confidence and satisfaction upon delivery.

Ian Parkin

(Systems Development Manager)

Ian is one of Derventio's most experienced team members with over twenty years experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Since his arrival at Derventio Solutions, Ian continues to grow his extensive skill set adding value to the technical team.

Ian is involved heavily in the design and development of all Derventio Solutions software products. In addition to Ian's technical expertise, he also exhibits excellent communication and customer-facing skills include liasing with customers to manage support issues and gathering user requirements. Ian guarantees that software maintenance is completed to the customer's specifications and within budget.

Before joining Derventio Ian held a senior management position at SIR, the UK's leading education software house. Ian was responsible for all aspects of software development at SIR in a career spanning over twenty years. SIR have produced in excess of a hundred software applications used by the majority of schools and colleges within the UK.

Damien Roberts BSc (Hons)

(Business Development Manager)

Damien manages the hosting, maintenance and development of In-Tend the public sector web based e-Sourcing software. Supported by first class technical support and development teams he has been able to manage and successfully grow a rapidly maturing public sector contract. In-Tend is now considered to be the procurement software of choice in the Higher Education sector.

Damien has over nine years experience of the complete software development lifecycle. He possesses a plethora of skills ranging from gathering requirements and writing detailed product specifications to designing and developing desktop and web based systems using market leading cutting edge technologies. He has a wealth of experience in customer facing roles and enjoys interacting with customers and product end users.

Damien has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The University of Staffordshire. He was awarded the Logica Prize for student placement of the year during a sandwich placement at Novell European Development Centre in Hungerford, Berkshire, UK. He is a certified member of the British Computer Society.