Pinesoft, Developing Software and Systems that Support Business Growth
Our people
Pinesoft is truly an holistic powerhouse where the output is much more than the sum of all its input.
Our people are the key. They are unique - exceptionally so.
Dedicated, dynamic and highly skilled, our people are as much a part of Pinesoft as Pinesoft is a part of them.
Very easy to work with and open to any questions a client might have, our people are as passionate about the service side as they are about the technical side.
It’s all part of the Pinesoft culture.
Key personnel
Steve Dakin: Managing Director
Officially Steve’s title is ‘Dr. Stephen Dakin PhD, DIC, ARCS, Founder and Managing Director’.
We call him Steve for short - and you will too!
Steve and his business partner (Deniz Said) founded Pinesoft in 1994. Since early 2009 Pinesoft is now wholly owned by Steve.
Steve is the driving force behind Pinesoft. Its inception, growth, direction and expansion. He is as unique and highly likeable an individual as he is a powerhouse of knowledge:
Ideas, solutions, agile development and IT systems / infrastructure expertise, Steve has the lot.
His energy, enthusiasm and inspiring approach to any of the problems or questions clients or colleagues may have is at the heart of Pinesoft’s early and continued success.
With a very agile mind Steve has created a forward thinking, lean company with a culture all of its own and one that clients and colleagues alike, benefit hugely from.
>> Steve’s Blog
Roger Nicklin, BA (Warwick) Msc (Cranfield): Chairman
Roger has had a 25 year career in the transport, distribution and mail industry in diverse roles such as Management Accounting, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Technology Management, Market Research, Security, Postal Affairs and Transport and Mail Processing Operations Management.
Roger founded the buy-in team that acquired SDS, latterly SMS, (a major Pinesoft client) and went on to join Pinesoft in 2002.
Roger brings, a well furnished mind, a steady hand, a wealth of technical experience and strategic skills to our team - along with an exceptional taste in music (well we think so).
>> Roger’s Blog
Simon Kirk, MSci (London): Technical Director
Simon graduated from the University of London in 1998 with a Masters degree in Physics. Since then he has worked on all manner of Software projects, ranging from award winning web sites to large-scale government contracts.
In recent years he has become an expert in, and an inspirational exponent of Agile Software Development and has been instrumental in honing our developers exceptional skills in this field.
Simon brings passion, exceptional knowledge and integrity to the team.
He also enjoys most of the healthier things life has to offer, is super fit and a keen cyclist.
Bizarrely Simon does not enjoy scotch eggs, yet makes great cakes - and yes, we do call him ‘Captain’.
>> Simon’s Blog
Gary Chambers Bsc (Southampton): Software Architect
Gary has been a leading exponent of object orientated (OO) design techniques for many years. He is an acknowledged expert with a preference for Smalltalk, and has made substantial contributions to many of its variants over a number of years.
In addition to developing and extending the core software of the various Smalltalk variants (both commercial and open source), he has extensive experience in using them to create class leading end user applications.
At Pinesoft, Gary is extensively involved with developments of the Squeak system - which are also returned to the open source community - as well as developing applications using it.
Gary is a rare find. Completely expert yet with no airs or graces - Just down to earth and exceptionally skilled.
>> Gary’s Blog
Andy Dennis BA (Open): Systems Operations Director
Andy has 25 years experience in the IT Industry. He joined Pinesoft in 1995, very soon after its inception, initially to work as the Pinesoft support representative in Asia.
Moving back to London in 1997, Andy has developed a thorough knowledge of the entire sector, from IT Hosting to Systems Infrastructure and Security Solutions. In his current role as Systems Operations Director, Andy is highly focussed on creating both best-fit solutions and delivering value for money to Pinesoft clients.
Andy is one of life’s calm, focused characters with whom everyone (clients and colleagues alike) enjoys working.
>> Andy’s Blog