Meet the people behind Heat Engineer Software

A graduate of the University of Chester and the University of Liverpool, the majority of Ben's career has been focused within the energy sector, and has seen him hold a number of roles within marketing, commercial and leadership. Ben enjoys spending time with family, clay pigeon shooting and completing endurance activities such as tough mudders.

Rich combines a wide spectrum of engineering expertise with a knack for problem-solving and customer care to keep our services ahead of the curve. When not recovering from adventure-related injuries, he's usually climbing, surfing, or camping with the family.

Kyle is a highly adaptable and flexible software engineer with three years of industry experience. Kyle possesses an in-depth understanding of software development practices and their frequent trade-offs. With a scientific academic background in chemistry, he has focused on computational quantum mechanics throughout his studies.

Driven by a passion for the energy sector, James entered the industry through an apprenticeship, gaining invaluable experience within a diverse sales role. Outside of work, James turns his attention to rugby union and marathon running. His creative side comes alive through music, where he enjoys playing guitar and saxophone, with piano next on the list!

Anna works across marketing, content and strategy, helping shape campaigns, launches and customer communications. Outside work, she enjoys travelling, reading, creative projects and staying active.

Rob’s journey in the heating industry started with an apprenticeship and has taken him through years of hands-on experience servicing, maintaining and installing heating systems of all shapes and sizes. Always keen to share his knowledge and learn from others, Rob’s passion for the industry naturally led him into training. He’s now joined us as our Product Trainer & Quality Specialist, bringing a wealth of experience and plenty of practical know-how to the team. When he’s not talking about heating, you’ll find Rob spending time with his family (whilst thinking about heating).

A graduate of the University of Portsmouth, Jamie then spent 10 years in sales of traditional heating systems before moving over to the software world. Outside of work he enjoys going to gigs and festivals (then complaining that his back aches), playing board games and continuing a pub quiz winning streak.

Bradley graduated from Aberystwyth University with a First in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. Now a key developer at Heat Engineer Software, he brings a friendly yet meticulous approach to his work and is known for his rigorous code reviews. Outside of coding, Bradley loves playing Factorio and has recently adopted a corgi named Mozzarella.

Jay is a driven and adaptable full stack developer with a passion for delivering sleek, user-focused web experiences. With a rich background in ICT consultancy and a love for coding, they now channel their technical breadth into building and maintaining modern software for heating engineers. Known for levelling up Angular legacy apps to cutting-edge standards, they thrive on solving complex challenges with elegant code. When not deep in the zone, you'll find Jay gaming, reading, or diving into science documentaries.

Fabien is a self-taught software engineer with 3 years of hands-on experience, known for his quick learning and passion for all things coding. When he's not busy building new features or squashing bugs on the job, he's hard at work on personal side projects that sharpen his skills and keep him ahead of the curve. Outside of the tech world, Fabien channels his competitive spirit into travel adventures, social games, and strategic video gaming.

Zak has a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting and Finance with 8 years' experience in the field. Zak is an avid football fan, having played for 22 years at multiple levels of the football pyramid. He also enjoys padel and long walks with his dog Maximus.

Leah joined the company five years ago as an apprentice and has since progressed to the role of Finance Manager. Through hands-on experience and dedication to her professional development, she has built extensive knowledge of the business while also working towards her accounting qualifications. Outside of work, Leah enjoys taking her cocker spaniel puppy, Rooney, on long walks, spending quality time with friends and family, and unwinding with a couple of nice glasses of wine!

With over 18 years of professional experience, Kaylan brings a unique combination of expertise in the manufacturing and IT sectors. His areas of expertise include RFQ management, order management, project coordination and technical support. He now provides remote offshore technical support to users of Heat Engineer Software. Outside work, he plays football as a recreational sport and hangs out with friends and family for all kinds of adventures.

Mandy is passionate about connecting with people, solving problems, and creating positive experiences. Known for her friendly nature and can-do attitude, she enjoys working with others, building lasting relationships, and taking on new challenges.

Lia is an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual who enjoys exploring new ideas and opportunities. She values collaboration, personal development, and creating meaningful experiences for those around her.

After leaving college, I chose experience over university and went straight into the world of work. I spent several years consulting at IBM before specialising in marketing and AI, helping businesses use technology to grow smarter and faster. Outside of work, you'll usually find me watching or playing football and cricket, attempting to improve my golf game, or enjoying a strong black coffee.

A Chartered Accountant with nearly a 40-year career in finance, spanning various PLCs through to a 7-year stint co-founding a tech start-up in a variety of sectors from aerospace, transport, nuclear, telecoms, IT, energy and renewables. Jason loves to solve problems, improve businesses and increase value, particularly in acquiring and integrating businesses. Jason enjoys travelling and meeting different cultures (34 out of 195 countries was disappointing for him), he loves the Lake District and is a bit of a foodie, especially where wine is included.

As Chairman of a number of energy companies, Chris is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Greenarc and Heat Engineer, supporting the talented Board and Senior Management Team. Outside of work, Chris enjoys sailing, skiing and fighting his golf handicap.