A great company is only a great company if it has a great team behind it – and or team includes experienced (and geeky) developers, creative and talented designers, and analytical & focussed search engine optimisation engineers.
Darren has a wealth of development experience, having launched a web site for Oldham Athletic whilst still at University and since graduating from the University of Northumbria he has continually worked in development positions. Projects worked on include web applications for Key 103, O2 and PC World Business.
Working hard to nurture our existing client base as well as recruit new customers, Darren concentrates on developing client relations and acquiring new busines... but he still keeps a hand in development and search engine optimisation.
Away from work Darren enjoys... working from home (ahem); travelling to strange destinations - Chernobyl included; listening to music and going to gigs. He's a lapsed Oldham Athletic fan, and an exiled Newcastle United fan too.
Andrew joined RedStar in 2009 as our very first employee - a graduate of Salford University in 2003 with a degree in Internet Computing, and has worked for Manchester-based web agencies Visuality and the award-winning Idaho Technology. Projects worked on include Kelloggs, Trafford Centre and a wealth of public sector projects.
We were pleased to snap Andy up, and he brings an excellent standard in development, acting as our lead developer on all projects including the architecture of RedStar Energy - our in-house content management and eCommerce platform.
Andy has just completed his Dissertation for his Masters in Database and Web Based Systems, and is awaiting the results. When Andy isn't working or running around after his son, Andy is a keen photographer, and has a pet Boa Constrictor.
Simon joined Redstar in early 2012 having previously worked for Blueclaw Media in Leeds as a Link Builder and Junior Search Engine Optimisation Consultant.
Through hard work and dedication Simon quickly became a talent in the Link Building and SEO industry working on campaigns for big clients such as Direct Golf and Pokerstars. Simon now looks after all our SEO and Online Marketing Clients here at Redstar and is constantly looking at ways we can improve and enhance our Search Engine Optimisation strategies.
Giles joined RedStar at the start of 2010 having previously worked for SatNav giants Navteq and has a Degree in computer science.
Giles develops websites with Energy, our in-house content management system. He's also our authirity on eBay useability, and oversees any eBay storefront integrations.
When he's not working, you'll find him cycling on his bike... providing it hasn't been stolen... he's got a bad track record in that respect!
James joined RedStar in 2011 after leaving another agency as a director. He's joined RedStar primarily to oversee our technical eBay projects.
He also brings new skills to the team in PHP development, and where required we can now work in open-source applications such as Joomla, Wordpress, Magento and Expression Engine.
Once he's left work and headed home, James is converting a Ford Transit into a camper van - and plans at some soint to head off on his travels in it... we just hope he comes back!
With almost 10 years experience in the design and marketing industry Dave has worked with a broad range of clients, including start-up businesses, blue chip companies and Public sector organisations. His portfolio of work includes M&S, PC World, MacLife, Freemans, and Kallo Foods. Dave loves producing designs that not only look good but are functional to, in fact he can often be found with his head in Jakob Neilson’s latest web usability book!
When not pushing pixels around a screen Dave enjoys anything that involves getting out in the fresh air. More often than not this includes hiking around big hills up and down the countryside with his trusty sidekick, Sam the dog, himself a strategic thinker and respected marketer.
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