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John is absolutely, positively the biggest single consumer of music on the planet! Unable to write or perform anything John came up with the idea for Jack Brand. The beginning of the '90s saw John's passion for music secure him a senior role with EMI Records. Then in a three-year tenure as Managing Director of HMV Australia he sold over 20 million CDs!
John's industry experience has been invaluable in developing websites for music publishing brands Gramophone and Classic Rock. His online retail experience is currently being utilised by Tesco in developing improved spend per customer in the entertainment division.
Jason has been involved in website development for over 10 years, his key experience includes work with the Planning and Strategy departments at Grey Advertising and digital play KPE.
Prior to founding Jack Brand, Jason worked client side, developing the communications strategy for the First Leisure Group. At FLC he launched 'Applebelly' a community based site for night clubbers. The business enjoyed a user base of 250,000 young adults and was widely viewed as a cutting edge community based site.
Recent credits include projects for Gramophone Magazine and Heineken.
As our technical lead Jon is responsible for the architecting and delivery of projects. Before joining us he worked in the IT industrbusiness systems for a number of technology specialist companies.
From 1999-2003, he worked for KSS Group developing pricing optimisation systems for petroleum retailers. Before KSS Group, he worked for Serif PLC developing a photo editing package for their suite of desktop publishing tools.
Jon brings in-depth development knowledge of a wide range of closed and open source technologies to the team.
Extensive history in the music and radio industry.
Involved in the setting up of the UK's first RSL radio station, producing shows for people like Norman Cook, Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier and Captain Sensible.
A long career in systems and network management focussing on Linux.
Specialises in hosting solutions, systems administration, technical consultancy and holidaying in Malaysia.
Five years in the development industry joined the team in 2008 after relocating to the UK.
Specialises in web development, Linux operating systems and BSD evangelism.
Software engineering and electrical engineering doctoral graduate, joined the team in 2008.
Specialises in object orientated languages, systems design, fpga programming and EVE online.
Software engineering graduate, joined the team in 2008.
Specialises in .Net platform development, web services, sound/video processing, and a having a pint after work on Friday.
Software engineering graduate, joined the team in 2009.
Specialises in automated testing tools, quality assurance, unit testing and death metal.
Abby is the only Emmy nominated member of the Jack Brand team! (1994 Best On-Air Graphics).
Prior to working with us Abby was Associate Creative Director of KPE Europe.
Over ten years in the industry, working with us since 2005.
Specialises in graphic design, iPhone application development, Adobe Flex development and weird films.