Our Team
Challenging times have required businesses to change their approach to risk and business growth. Avata Industries have always believed that collaboration between our companies provides a strong innovative-driven solution to your projects.
Martin Naughton | Galvia Digital
Front End Development
Martin runs Galvia Digital, a UK consultancy operating in the IT sector advising companies on project implementation. Martin has experience with training, both in academic and industry clients. He works with large multinational companies, particularly on projects involving Open Data. Martin is particularly interested in the potential of Open Data to promote environmental and sustainability issues.
Phil Weir | Flax & Teal
Back End Development
Phil Weir is founder and director of Flax & Teal Limited, and is focused on open technology and its ability to transform business and society, through efficiency and interlinking. We have data and development experience in web technologies and numerical simulation, primarily with backend services, alongside cloud (Kubernetes, AWS) and systems administration.
Alan Stirling | Alderhill Digital
Training & Software Testing
Alderhill Digital is a consultancy and training agency. It focuses on skills and knowledge required to help students and staff improve in their job roles within the digital sector. Most of Alderhill Digital’s clients work or learn on cloud platforms in organisations that cover many sectors, from digital magazines to chemical compliance. Alderhill Digital is also a recognised UK learning provider and has delivered certified qualifiactions up to level 3.
Mark Kelso | Glaze Digital
User Experience & UI Design
Mark is a director at Glaze Digital, he has 7 years’ experience in design & development and focuses on User Interface Design. He has worked with companies such as the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and InvestNI to help deliver clear, concise user experiences.
Helen Early | HE Earley Ltd
Media & Content Workshops
Helen is a producer and content creator, working in multiple informative media. She writes content, publicity material and whatever words are required for the Avata group. She has extensive experience, locally and internationally, working with video and broadcast media, particularly in media production and development. Helen has worked on projects for BBC (UK), RTE (IE) and PBS (US). She also organises our user research and focus groups
Chris Nixon | Sigma SC Limited
Digital Transformation
Chris is the director of Sigma SC, providing software design and architecture consulting, implementation and training. He has in-depth experience of system-level development, cloud architecture, machine learning (especially with regard to NLP), DevOps processes and back end web development.