meet the team..

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding results that bring inspiring, creative and technologically advanced systems to the marketplace. We spend our days exploring new technologies to create innovative solutions that bring brands to life online.

 

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Vinnie Morgan

Managing Director

 

The founder, Vinnie Morgan, a young entrepreneur who turned his interest in technology and the digital industry into a commercial success story, now heads a business at the forefront of online leisure management and booking systems.

Immersed in business, his role is overseeing all strategy and management across the company. His passion lies within the leisure and experience industry, hence the forthcoming launch of MangoLeisure. Vinnie is a member of the entrepreneurs forum and is an approved registered business link service provider.

 

He has been nominated for 'Entrepreneur of the Year' and has won various awards including 'Straight from Education' and 'Best Digital Technology'.

 

Role: Business strategy and management

Once described as: Fixated with the impossible

What makes you laugh?: Pompous high-flyers

Quirk.. Master of delivery and innovation

 

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David Whelan David Whelan

Non-executive Director

 

David is non-executive director at Mango Studio where he is responsible for planning strategic growth within the company. Having worked with many major brand names, David has now become a much sought after Business Consultant.

 

With over 30 years experience in various industries and a portfolio of companies second to none, David brings with him a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of running and developing a successful business and will be a great asset to the company.

 

Role: Long-term growth and 'the bottom line'

Once described as: A fine strategic mind

What makes you laugh?: My three year old daughter, Sophia

Quirk.. Owner of multiple qualifications and awards

 

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Barry Swaisland

Senior Developer

 

Originally from Basingstoke, Barry attained a degree in Software Engineering Management at Bournemouth University. He has worked on many different software systems - telecommunications billing, directory publication, life insurance & pensions and civil enforcement.

 

Barry moved to Bristol in 2008 and enjoys the vibrant city centre, festivals every other weekend in summer and the character of the old buildings. His role is overseeing the work of the development team in Bristol, Middlesbrough and Shanghai.

 

Role: Oversees production in Europe and China

Once described as: Editing text for a living

What makes you laugh?: www.thedailywtf.com

Quirk.. dynamite approach to software defects

 

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Technical Developer

 

Originally from France, Antoine completed his BSc in International Business International Technology at Teesside University, which led to his employment at Mango Studio.


As Technical Developer at Mango Studio, his role covers front and back-end development of websites and our core booking system platform. Outside of work Antoine is keen on mobile development and on weekends he loves to salsa and break dance.

 

Role: Front-end Developer

Once described as: French. That alone tells so much

What makes you laugh?: My superior's response to daily life

Quirk.. Master of break dancing

 

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Technical Developer

 

Phil began life at Mango Studio having worked a placement year after his second year at Teesside University. He has since flourished in his role as a CSS front-end developer and now oversees most project developement and customer support.

 

Phil had been a keen developer of web-based technologies having previously developed an e-commerce system and facebook applications. Phil has a growing interest in the capabilities of rich new-media and was nominated for 'employee of the year' through the codeworks placement scheme in 2009.

 

Role: Customer Care and Support

Once described as: A self-confessed dude from Bude

What makes you laugh?: Lee Evans

Quirk.. Believes one day a chicken will fly 13+ seconds

 

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Business Manager

 

Gemma has previously worked with organisations including Attention Design and Orchid Marketing before her role as business manager at Mango Studio.

 

Gemma likes to study, having completed a number of courses. Having graduated from Manchester University with a first class honours degree, she is the company's HR and PR officer. Gemma also fronts many aspects of business including finance, admin and account management.

 

Role: Guardian of admin, finance and HR

Once described as: The sweetest pea in the pod

What makes you laugh?: Alan Partridge and Mitchell & Webb

Quirk.. Nurturer of cake and fine wines

 

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