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Blueberry Consultants is a private limited Custom Software Development Company, formed in early 1997. Blueberry is an expert in Microsoft technologies and has been a Microsoft Partner for a number of years – as well as an Amazon Web Services specialist.

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Who We Are

Our Development Team

We’re justifiably proud of the team we’ve assembled. Initially numbering just two programmers, Blueberry has grown steadily and now has over 50 full-time developers.

The Blueberry team is made up of highly-qualified, talented, and innovative IT professionals each with their own area of expertise. Their experience spans the full range of custom software development, from small entrepreneurial projects to complex systems for major corporations.

Our Mission

Your Needs

We understand the business needs of our clients, and how technology can be a tool to make modern businesses more profitable.

Creativity

We value creativity and collaboration; ideas are shared and everybody contributes on an individual basis to the common goal.

Dedicated Team

We create new teams for each project, ensuring the best possible combination of skills and experience to meet the client’s needs and deliver high quality solutions.

What Makes Us Different

Our exceptionally deep technical expertise allows us to take on projects often perceived as too complex or difficult by other developers.

We believe in working in partnership with our clients to understand their unique needs and working methods.

In our experience, working together consistently results in creating intelligent solutions to meet our client’s evolving business demands. This collaborative style of working has resulted in the development of award-winning software.

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Quick Facts

Headquarters

Located in the heart of Birmingham, UK.

Company

Blueberry Consultants is a private company owned by founder, Martin Green. The Blueberry Group of companies also includes Blueberry Software. VAT Registration No. 689 3314 95 | Company Registration No. 3293060. Registered Office: 204 Scott House, The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA

Major Clients

NHS, Barclays, Toshiba, Hewlett Packard, Tarmac, Shell, Carillion plc, Symonds Group, Chubb, Lafarge, Arla, Crane, AC Nielsen, Rubric, TruTac, HML, Kier, Toro Rosso

“Blueberry is very committed to client satisfaction, they set the bar very high, and will go the extra mile to deliver great results. I would recommend Blueberry without hesitation and wish them every success for the future.”

Jonathan Tribe

Director, Medical Prescription Services Ltd (MPS)

Meet the Team

We’re frequently told by clients that we’re really nice people… easy to get along with… a joy to work with. This is exactly what we hoped for when Blueberry was first formed in 1997. Our staff have been with us a long time, some from the very beginning, and we enjoy working in partnership with our clients.

Here is a short list of the key personnel at Blueberry:

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Martin Green

CEO

Martin Green founded Blueberry Consultants in 1997. Software development – and the creation of new products and companies – has been central to Martin’s life and career. He started programming on small microcomputers while at school, and after University established a game development company, ATD, which employed 35 people by the time he left to start Blueberry. Martin has been directly involved in the creation of three other start-up companies, and has been a director of two other UK technology companies. Martin believes that quality software development can make people’s lives easier, and takes a passionate interest in all Blueberry projects. ...

Established Blueberry in 1997

1st Class BSc. in Software Engineering

HQ Birmingham

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Jonathan Allan

Chief Technology Officer & Director

Jonathan Allan has a PhD in Computer Science and a BSc (Hons) degree in Combined Science: Computing with Chemistry from Nottingham Trent University. Jonathan has 12 years’ previous experience working with online projects within the oil and gas industry, developing software to collect and process geophysical data. The work allowed him to work with teams all around the world, including four years working in Calgary, Canada. Jonathan has been involved in several interesting projects for Blueberry, including a process management application for a current F1 team racing team, a claims reconciliation for pharmacies in Ireland, and a portal for monitoring health and safety of service users within hospitals. Jonathan is now settled in Birmingham and enjoys spending time with his wife and his three children, who are growing up fast! ...

Joined Blueberry in 2016

PhD in Computer Science, BSc (Hons) degree in Combined Science

HQ Birmingham

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Dhruvesh Patel

Chief Operating Officer & Director

Dhruvesh Patel has previously worked as a lead technical consultant for a US-based search solutions provider, specialising within accounts automation. Before this, he’d spent a number of years as a solutions analyst for Citigroup UK, where he’d initially started off as a C# .NET Developer, then progressing onto business systems analysis and project management. Dhruvesh will be very much engaged with project management duties at Blueberry, in particular the design, planning and implementation of software development projects for clients, as well as dealing with a range of technical & support issues. His interests include competitive sports, such as occasional 5-a-side indoor football, pool, go-karting and cricket. ...

Joined Blueberry in 2012

MBA – Masters of Business Administration, BSc – Information Technology (1st Class), BSc – Computer Science (2nd)

HQ Birmingham

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Duncan Forsyth

Quality Assurance Manager

Duncan Forsyth has worked for Blueberry since 2003, and has been responsible for many key Blueberry projects. Duncan’s background is in C development – an area where he is regarded as something of a Guru within the company. Duncan’s very interested in software engineering best-practice, and how projects can be run more efficiently.

Joined Blueberry in 2003

BSc. in Computer Science, University of Warwick

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Phil Turner

Senior Software Designer

Phil Turner has a professional career in software development spanning more than 25 years, mainly in real-time SCADA environments. His experience extends across many industries, most notably automotive, steel, gas, water, and glass. Phil has been involved in a number of projects for Blueberry since 2009, including a major bed management system for the healthcare sector. His big passion is photography, producing many successful and well received images at his local camera club.

Joined Blueberry in 2009

HND Electrical Engineering

HQ Birmingham

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Carl Smith

Product Manager

Carl has over twenty five years’ experience working in digital media and online projects, working for companies in a variety of industries, both in media agencies and client side. Companies of note include Halfords, BBC Worldwide, Sky Sports, Pendragon and Richard Rogers Partnership. Roles have included visual+functional design and project management for web apps, mobile apps, and other digital media. He has worked on products and with clients to build and deliver digital marketing and strategies to support the growth of products or services. Away from work, he enjoys family time, with three children to entertain. He is also a keen follower of football and cricket. ...

Joined Blueberry in 2015

BA (Hons) Design for Communication

HQ Birmingham

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James Peel

Development Project Manager

James Peel has over twenty years’ experience in IT project management, incorporating: IT infrastructure, product development and bespoke software projects. He has worked for several successful start-ups and has spent time in Europe and USA. Industry experience includes: Accounting, Banking, Ecommerce, Education, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, IT, Media and Telecommunications. James is a certified PRINCE 2 Practitioner and he is experienced with Agile project methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Outside of work James is usually busy with sailing, travel or music. ...

Joined Blueberry in 2014

BSc. (Hons) in Computer Science, University of Liverpool

HQ Birmingham

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Tanya Terret

QC Manager of Blueberry Group

Tanya joined Blueberry as an experienced Quality Control Engineer and now heads up our Testing Centre of Excellence. Key innovations under her leadership include structured training for the Quality Control team, the adoption of automated tools, the development of test case management practices, and the adoption of data security as a key area of interest for the team.

Joined Blueberry in 2016

BA Jurisprudence, 2007

Remote/Home Based

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Paul Hannon

Project Manager

Paul has a 1st Class degree in Computer Science from Kings College, London and brings with him an extensive skill set. He has worked in software development for over 25 years, starting as an Analyst Programmer at Fujitsu and moving onto Senior Dev and Lead Programmer roles in the legal sector for both Eversheds LLP and Pinsent Masons. His work has also allowed him to work as a software developer in Cape Town for a 5 year period. Away from work Paul enjoys running, having completed 3 marathons (and counting) and enjoys family time with his wife and 2 boys. ...

Joined Blueberry in 2017

BSc. (1st Class Hons) in Computer Science

HQ Birmingham

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Steve Moorse

Development Manager

Steve Moorse has been involved in software development since starting as a junior programmer in 1987. The majority of his career has been managing the development of software for the Pensions and Insurance industry on both Microsoft and Java platforms. He has experience of using a variety of project management methodologies and has managed projects with multi-million pound budgets. He is a keen follower of a wide variety of sports, but particularly cricket. One Interesting fact about Steve is that he attended the same school in Uganda as two of Idi Amin’s children! ...

Joined Blueberry in 2013

BA Hons, Chemical Engineering, Birmingham University

HQ Birmingham

Marc Read
Marc Read

Technical Project Manager

Since graduating, Marc has worked in a variety of business sectors, ranging from insurance to law, and become familiar with a variety of technologies, from VB6 through to ASP.NET MVC. His first job was working for the Health and Safety Executive, where his first development project involved writing a Fortran program! In his spare time Marc and his wife are involved in a small local church where they help run a weekly youth group for 7 to 13 year olds and also help organise meetings and other activities. ...

Joined Blueberry in 2017

BSc. (Hons) in Physics, University of Bradford

HQ Birmingham

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Raspal Chima

Marketing Manager

Raspal Chima has the job of developing Blueberry’s websites and marketing the company to the world – and he’s also centrally involved in the marketing of Blueberry Software products. Previously, he’s worked for a number of blue-chip companies – including Honeywell, Wacker Chemie AG, and global advertising agency, McCann Erickson (managing PR for household names, Coca-cola, British Steel and WD40). Raspal also has a keen interest in writing – his more recent work includes a stint as a features editor for a magazine publishing company and writing two fiction novels. The books, by the way, are available to buy, if you look hard enough on the Web! ...

Joined Blueberry in 2006

BSc. in Physics

HQ Birmingham

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Julie Ebbitt

Financial Controller

Julie joined Blueberry in 2015 and is responsible for the finance functions for Blueberry Consultants and Blueberry Software. Julie has spent more than half of her career working in the Pharmaceutical R& D/ Biotech sector, working with spinouts, start-ups, owner managed private limited companies and a NASDAQ listed Biotech. Outside of work life revolves round her family and any spare time is usually spent reading.

Joined Blueberry in 2015

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA); Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA); Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians (FMAAT)

HQ Birmingham

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Liubov Green

Head of Human Resources

Liubov Green graduated with an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham. She is a registered member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists in London, and the Institute of Interpreters and Translators. Her passion is languages and she’s an avid reader of classics and historical books. Luba is responsible for handling HR issues at Blueberry – including recruiting, liaising with universities and academic departments, attending graduate recruitment fairs, and dealing with staff queries regarding employment. In addition she has overall responsibility for staff induction, employment contracts, performance reviews as well as designing and implementing Blueberry HR policies and procedures. ...

Joined Blueberry in 2011

MA in Applied Linguistics, University of Birmingham

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Ben Garman

Technical Project Manager

Ben Garman joined Blueberry in April 2021 as a Software Developer and quickly progressed to Senior Developer, then Assistant Project Manager, and is now a Technical Project Manager. Before joining Blueberry, Ben was part of the SOTA team at Jaguar Land Rover, where he worked on over-the-air updates for the latest high-end vehicles. Since joining Blueberry, Ben has contributed to a wide range of projects, including a ligature detection alarm system, a next-generation internet provider, and a forklift truck training provider, among others. Notably, he has collaborated with Blueberry's CEO to develop a new product - DeskBuddy. Ben has a genuine passion for technology and constantly explores innovative ways to integrate tech into everyday life, from smart home setups to tools that simplify daily tasks, even in his personal time. ...

Joined Blueberry in 2021

Computer Science Engineer

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