The Colibri Team

James is Colibri's founder and CTO - a career Cloud Native Big Data Architect with a passion for data-driven applications. He has spent the last decade helping his clients to design and implement huge scale streaming Data platforms, Advanced Analytics/AI platforms, Cloud-based analytics stacks, and serverless architectures.

Resourceful Business Manager, adept in business process management with a proven track record. Skilled in multi-tasking and maintaining strong attention to detail. Highly self-motivated and a positive thinker with problem-solving skills.

Brandon is an associate Senior Data Architect and Data Engineer with more than 15 years working in the database industry. A SQL DB and PowerBI guru, Brandon is a highly trusted member of Colibri Digital's associate community.

Ashic Mahtab is a passionate and highly respected member of London's developer community, Passionate about Software Craftsmanship, Software Design, Messaging, DDD, CQRS, Event Sourcing, Git and Versioning and almost anything to do with software, Ashic regularly speaks about these topics at international conferences, meetups and user groups.

Andreas is an experienced and motivated Data Engineer, with extensive knowledge of DevOps, Automation, Containerisation and Big Data Pipelines with more than 7 years experience working across a range of industries in both the Public and Private sectors including Energy majors and Consulting organisations.

A self driven full stack developer with almost 10 years experience in web application design, development and optimisation, API design, and system integration. He enjoys working in and managing cross-functional teams to ensure projects get delivered to spec and on time.

Hasnain is a Data Engineer with expertise in building analytics pipelines at scale using a range of cloud technologies and advanced Big Data tools. He is a self-starter and highly skilled in Data Modelling, Engineering & Analytics, with a wide experience working with major energy companies and consultancies.

Radu is a Senior Frontend Engineer with strong programming skills and is highly adaptable to languages and frameworks/libraries. Radu is proficient in driving product launch plans and influence marketing, UX, and development on product requirements.

Vasi is a seasoned Software Engineer and dev lead with a passion for computer science and physics. He is been working with a diverse range of clients in the software industry for more than 10 years, delivering innovative solutions. Proficient in JavaScript, Python, Web Frameworks and Web Development he posses comprehensive problem-solving skills.

A successful software engineer with tremendous knowledge of Python and Back-end development. Alin is a highly motivated team player with experience in a variety of software development technologies. His diligent mindset and disciplined approach enable him to work in dynamic environments with pressing deadlines.

A career management consultant with over 25 years experience of business enabled change through technology. James has successfully delivered projects in a variety of industries including Finance, Health, Telcos, Energy and Public Sector.

Cris is a DevOps and Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience. After working as a full-stack developer he's transitioned to the DevOps and Cloud world. Passionate about all things cloud and techy, he brings depth and breadth of experience to Colibri.

Cenk is a full-stack software Developer and DevOps Engineer with extensive experience and worked on different and challenging projects in different sectors (Retail business, Finance, Insurance, Telecommunication). He is passionate about software development technologies (Java, .Net and Python) and also Cloud computing. He worked as cross-functional engineer on AWS and Azure Cloud Computing Services.

Bianca is a talented backend developer with an innovative approach to challenges. Knowledgeable in Python and Django she is adept at contributing to a highly collaborative environment. Passionate about tech and a fast learner, always ready for a new challenge.

Vlad is a Senior Frontend developer with a comprehensive skillset and strong knowledge of React. He enjoys leading complex projects from start to finish. Passionate about building solutions that bring value, Vlad is keen on experimenting and discovering new ways to create engaging and dynamic, yet robust and efficient products. He started building Java products for the enterprise ecosystem and then delved into the frontend world with ReactJS and ReScript.

Cristina is a skilled backend developer whose professional journey includes full-stack. Experienced in Python, Django/Flask and React, she is a team player who is always open to new challenges and interested in constantly improving and developing both professionally and personally.

Gabriel is senior backend engineer specialising in python. Gabriel is quick in accomplishing any designated task and is an excellent team player. He keeps a solution-oriented approach with keen attention to detail. He completed his Master in Business Administration and Engineering from Politehnica University of Bucharest. For the last few years, he is been working with some top trending and latest technologies.

Ibrahim is a DevOps engineer who's passion lies in building and automating infrastructure. Although he was originally a consultant for a global mechanical engineering firm, he has made the transition to tech and is now highly proficient with Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS and python among other tools.

Ash is DevOps Engineer with a primary focus on AWS, Python and Terraform. He started his career as a Software Engineer writing applications in .NET, Java and Python. The majority of his experience is within the consulting sector and he spent a year working in Australia on an engagement with one of the top international airlines. He has a wealth of exposure to the finance, health, energy and marketing industries.

Paddy is an Engagement Manager with experience in financial services, technology and management consulting, specialising in change management and service implementation. He has worked in several areas within financial services, including retail banking, capital markets and the treasury. He is recognised as a strong business analyst and an experienced project manager.

A seasoned Agile leader and coach with over 10 years' experience setting up, scaling up and running Lean/Agile delivery organisations for high-profile companies across various sectors including banking, finance, gaming, medtech, and central government.

As a highly skilled and dedicated full-stack developer, Vlad brings over 3 years of experience in Python and Kubernetes, and 1 year of expertise in Ruby on Rails. With a passion for technology and problem-solving enables me to excel in designing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions for clients across various industries.

Amit is an experienced Cloud Consultant and Lead Developer with over 17 years of experience in designing and implementing highly effective, scalable, resilient and creative cloud solutions for diverse sectors.

Daniel has always been passionate about coding and has worked as a backend developer using PHP, frontend developer using React and Vue.js and also has been teaching frontend technologies.

Awais works with a plethora of technologies such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, Terraform, Istio, Helm, spinnaker, Chef, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, MS TFS, GitHub, MS Build, ANT, Maven, MS Deploy, TeamCity, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Argo CD, FluxCD, Bamboo, Octopus, Appveyor, GIT, Stash, GIT Extensions, Subversion, Jira, Puppet, SQL Server 2008, ECS, Docker, Ansible, Active Directory, C/C++, PERL, C#, Ruby, IIS, SQL/PL-SQL, Deployment/Build, BigIP, Kafka, NewRelic, ELK.

Lakshmi is a highly motivated, versatile and hands-on Senior Technical Delivery Manager with more than 15 years of Banking and Financial Services Industry experience, providing comprehensive, creative business solutions and operational programme leadership across business, regulatory, risk and Technology driven change programmes with in Investment Banking.

Mike write mostly in Python, Java, JavaScript and Go, but is always on the lookout for new up-and-coming technologies. He has a great deal of experience with AWS EC2 instances, writing simple, clean and performant code.

Nabil comes with a plethora of experience is a lot of fields such as Java, Python, Bash (Shell), Powershell, Rust, Snowflake, Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB, RDS, Mysql, Greenplum, Oracle Infrastructure: Terraform, Consul, Packer, Vault, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Vagrant, Cloudformation, Azure Resource management, AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Nginx, Traefik, Squid, ZAproxy, Flask, Logstash, Grafana, Prometheus, Kibana, Azure Monitor, Cloudwatch, Stackdriver and more.

Gabriel is passionate about technology, takes pride in his work and considers himself a software craftsman. He has been developing software professionally since 2011 and he has been involved in all the phases of the software development life-cycle in various roles: Software engineer, DevOps engineer, Technical Lead or Software Architect. Gabriel has led cross-functional or cross-organizational teams in successfully delivering one or more releases of the solution.

Jared leads high performing agile data engineering teams, developing solutions in the Azure Data and AI space. Especially passionate about machine learning and data-mining using big data, in particular, in applying new data science and data engineering techniques, through the use of cloud technologies and Apache Spark. Jared is a Databricks Champion, with detailed knowledge of applying production solutions with Azure Databricks.

Gelareh, the Head of Data Science at Colibri, is an expert in Natural Language Processing, deep learning, and Generative AI. She has played a pivotal role in developing data science and AI strategies across various tech companies, enhancing AI systems. Her focus lies in driving business growth through innovative data solutions and fostering collaborative work environments. Deeply committed to diversity in technology, she actively advocates for inclusive practices within the data science field.

Sergio is a dynamic data scientist specialised in AI and machine learning, with a background in data engineering. His professional journey across tech consultancy, retail, and finance sectors has endowed him with a versatile skill set and a knack for creating innovative, data-centric solutions. Sergio's passion lies in harnessing the power of data to drive transformation and efficiency in diverse business landscapes.

Teodor is an experienced full-stack engineer skilled in Python, Django, and React. Adept at creating robust web applications with a focus on backend functionality and user experiences. Enjoys mentoring juniors and contributing to collaborative teams.

With over 5 years of experience in the industry and a passion for software development, Bogdan comes with an expertise in the latest frontend technologies such as React, Typescript, SASS, Styled components, Tailwind, Cypress and Jest. Bogdan takes pride in creating responsive applications with an emphasis on performance, optimization, reliability and security.

Andrea is passionate about data and coding. With a PhD in Computer Science, Andrea brings over 10 years of experience in developing robust deep-learning models to solve real-world problems both in industry and academia. She is an expert in transfer learning, domain adaptation and continual learning. Andrea has experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, and has hands-on experience with Python, SQL, R, and Spark.

Unmesh is an experienced software engineer with a proven track record in building and scaling high-impact, cloud native applications for some of the fastest-growing challenger banks in the UK, serving millions of customers. He has extensive experience in the UK payments sector, having designed and developed innovative payment processing systems and solutions, effectively handling high-volume transactions and ensuring robust financial back office operations. Unmesh comes with expertise in a range of programming languages and technologies, including Java, Python, Apache Kafka, SQL and AWS.

Andrei is a Data Engineer solving data problems across a multitude of domains, from telecommunications to e-learning. Having a Masters in Data Science and a background in software engineering he offers robust, efficient and scalable solutions for his clients needs. Among others, he is experienced in Python, Apache Airflow, Azure Databricks, Cloud Computing, Pandas, always trying to stay on top of the rising new technologies. Andrei likes to take pride in his work, being proactive, organised and a good communicator.

James is our Chief Revenue Officer at Colibri. James's holds 20 years of experience in implementing scalable growth at a range of startup and established technology consulting organisations. He is focused on building out effective Go-To-Market technical service offerings, channel and partner ecosystem development, and managing solution architect, pre-sales and business development functions. His passion for technology lies within solving complex problems for large enterprise organisations in the form of digital product and application development, GenAI use case development and implementation and cloud utilisation strategies.

Florin is an engineering leader with almost two decades of experience building software products using a wide range of technologies and delivery methodologies most notably C++, Java, Microsoft Azure, C#/.NET, DDD, and Agile Scrum. Proven track record in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and leading teams through significant organisational change to optimise effectiveness (from start-ups to mid-size private equity to global public enterprises). Florin has a personal passion for people with a focus on nurturing talent, mentoring, and coaching others through their career journey.

Satya is a dedicated and results-driven Data Engineer with passionate about using data to drive business decisions and solve problems. Led and delivered data projects, from data modelling and ETL pipeline development to data warehousing, data lake, and data lakehouse. Proficient in Python, SQL, Spark, AWS, and other big data technologies.

Ashley is passionate about tech and always wants to learn new things and keep up with the fast pace of cloud technologies. His experience is focussed in Azure data engineering and has used a wealth of tooling in Azure and achieved Microsoft certifications across infrastructure, development and data engineering. He is also a Databricks Champion and has delivered multiple databricks projects ensuring best practice and the latest technologies are adopted.

Alex is a backend engineer with over 5 years of Python experience, covering scripting, automated testing, data science, GUI development, decentralized web applications, and more. With an ongoing Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Alex bridges theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, making sure everything is both efficient and elegant. In the ever-evolving landscape of backend development, Alex stands out as a meticulous, creative, and academically-driven professional, shaping the future of engineering with a unique blend of expertise and ingenuity.

With a wealth of experience in product and project management, Alexis thrives in dynamic project environments. Skilled in navigating complexities, she is inspired to driving success through seamless technology integration, aiming to simplify processes and enhance user experiences wherever possible.

With a robust background in delivering data-driven insights and uncovering business opportunities through predictive modelling, Gianluca is passionate about the intersection of AI and language, as he excels in Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, and Generative AI. Proficient in a variety of programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, Gianluca also has hands-on experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform and AWS.

A seasoned venture builder and product leader with a deep focus on driving innovation and scaling digital businesses. Over the past two decades, he has led data transformative initiatives, product transformations, and startup scaling. From launching new businesses to spearheading global product strategies, Marv's expertise lies in finding the value from high-impact digital solutions and modernizing ways of working for large-scale organizations. Most recently, he has been at the forefront of generative AI development.

Daniel is a graduate data engineer with a distinction in Data Science from the University of Hertfordshire. Passionate about exploring all aspects of data, he is eager to take on new challenges in the field. Daniel is currently expanding his expertise in Databricks and has achieved an associate certification.

Charlie is a Cloud and Data consultant with over 20 years of experience helping clients drive change and achieve business outcomes. As an Account Executive, he focuses on business development, primarily selling Colibri services through the AWS partner channel. A proud father of two young boys, he spends most weekends keeping up with family life. Living in Hove, near Brighton, he enjoys the coastal lifestyle. A fun fact about Charlie — during a trip to Australia, he went on a great white shark cage dive, an unforgettable experience for those who enjoy that kind of adventure!

Max is a highly experienced, dynamic & results-driven Senior Project Manager with a very successful background in global B2B, financial services, banking, retail, telco, energy and technology sectors. He has a collaborative approach to successful change, engaging with key stakeholders at C level to deliver fit for purpose solutions & best practice standards for business change.

Ben is an accomplished Big Data Engineer with 15 years of experience in data engineering, including 8 years specialising in cloud-based solutions. Expert in designing and implementing scalable data architectures using Apache Spark and Databricks on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Proven track record of optimising data processing workflows, leading to significant efficiency and cost.