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Glowlabs Team
Ian Robson
Senior Developer
Ian is in charge of development at Glow. His career started in low-level data compression but has since been steered via Magic Lantern to Glow by a passion for the web. Today, Ian enjoys using code to turn great ideas into usable, engaging web sites.
Rupert Harris
Creative Director
Rupert is a multiple award winning creative focused on developing entertainment properties and turning them into highly successful 360 degree brands.
His credits include 'Bamzooki' the BBC's smash hit cross platfrom children's brand and Four Docs, Channel 4's ground breaking interactive documentary channel .
Rupert has spoken at BAFTA on creative collaboration with the games industry, to the Brazilian Ministry of Development, at the British Education and Technology show (BETT), INplay in Toronto and at a range of other events.
His credits include 'Bamzooki' the BBC's smash hit cross platfrom children's brand and Four Docs, Channel 4's ground breaking interactive documentary channel .
Rupert has spoken at BAFTA on creative collaboration with the games industry, to the Brazilian Ministry of Development, at the British Education and Technology show (BETT), INplay in Toronto and at a range of other events.
Arif Mahmood
Biz Dev Director
Rif has a unique and and creatively focussed approach to his role, born of his involvement in a range of industries. Prior to his degree, he worked for a range of companies in a business development role, including a graphic design facility and a management consultancy firm. After graduating he went on to forge a career in the film industry, working in production and as technical crew. Working on projects for all main broadcasters, as well as feature films and advertising, this led him to be involved in all aspects of the creative and commercial processes. Building on this experience, Rif went on to become one of the founding team that created and developed the Met Film School, now one of the largest providers of film education in the UK. Rif has extensive experience in the areas of marketing, commercial development and building successful CRM solutions as a Salesforce practitioner.
Russell Stopford
Chairman
Prior to forming Glow Labs, Russell was Chief Creative and Technology Officer of Met Film and Creative Director of Magic Lantern.
An executive producer of projects, senior creative and expert in digital production and user experience, he has worked in digital media for the last fifteen years and has experience in web, interactive apps, TV, commercials, film, mobile, animation and live events.
Russell has previously worked as a producer, director and designer and during his career has worked on projects for most of the UK terrestrial broadcasters and a large selection of new media companies. He has consultancy expertise in digital media for large organisations and start-ups.
Caterina Latte
Digital Coordinator
Caterina read Communication and Marketing at the University "la Sapienza" of Rome. Later, due to her interest in creative industries, she pursued a course in Cinema Production Management in Barcelona. Her international experience has led her to work in marketing and events for several media companies - helping to organise acclaimed festivals of cinema. With production experience in video and web products, Caterina is a passionate contributor to the team at Glowlabs, with tenacious attention to detail and a flair for creative interpretation and development.
Ernesto Allely
Web Developer
Ernesto is a mid-weight developer with 4 years development experience. He specialised in PHP but also works in other languages including Python, XML/XSL, Java and Ruby. His recent work includes supporting key accounts with the Regional Government of Andalusia and AlertMe.
Mayur Upadhyaya
Managing Director
Before forming Glow Labs, Mayur was Chief Technologist for Magic Lantern Productions.
During his eight years at Magic Lantern he worked on and led development for many of the agency's award-winning interactive projects, including the BAFTA award-wining FourDocs.
Mayur is now Glow’s Managing Director, making things happen from finance to production, and project management to support.
During his eight years at Magic Lantern he worked on and led development for many of the agency's award-winning interactive projects, including the BAFTA award-wining FourDocs.
Mayur is now Glow’s Managing Director, making things happen from finance to production, and project management to support.
Anna Chmielewska
Project Manager
Anna has 6 years interactive experience including hands on technical skills, she also has a degree in Computer Science and Graphic Design which allows her a unique perspective on most projects. Anna is a key component of our team offering advanced project management capabilities combined with hardened production skills that translate into an incredibly effective collaborator with her chosen clients and accounts.
Gonzalo Cuadrado
Web Developer
Gonzalo has studied Applied Computing and got his degree in Newcastle Upon Tyne. He has been working as a PHP Web Developer and has in-depth experience in web-based technologies. He has developed in the past different projects in Objective-C for Mac platform and a two-dimensional action game using C++. Gonzalo brings energy and passion to every project he is involved with and is a key member of our development team.
Camila Gasko
Digital Designer
Camila has a degree in Digital design, gained from Anhembi Morumbi University in São Paulo. She has 6 years experience as a lead designer and has worked on accounts such as UNDP, Eastpak, Billabong, and Element Skate Boarding. Camila provides extensive design capabilities across a multitude of accounts and has a wide variety of experience at all levels of the production process.
Yoosuf Muhammad
Web Developer
Yoosuf is currently reading for his MSc in Internet Application Development at Middlesex University. He is incredibly passionate about shaping user experiences and and developing intuitive and elegant web interfaces. In order to achieve that he is a capable developer using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript/jQuery. Yoosuf also works with the open source technology and frameworks such as CodeIgniter and Ruby on Rails to create applications that match his exacting and highly creative standards.
Chris Mansbridge
Producer
A Project Manager with over 6 years experience managing digital projects and teams, Chris has worked with many global brands including Snickers, Stella Artois, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. With a proven track record in production and development, Chris brings bags of enthusiasm and a positive can do attitude that clients really appreciate.
Michel Rohrer
Web Developer
Michel got his degree in Computer Science in Switzerland. He studied Telematics and Web Technologies specialising in Java and virtual reality in Java 3D. He's been working as a Web Developer since then using various technologies. Michel's goal is to become an all-rounder taking front end implementation, database design and backend scripting tasks in his stride.
Ryan Sumner
Senior Developer
Ryan has many years experience in web work, from building custom content managed solutions, various GIS driven and dynamic Web 2.0 websites. He is familiar with most web technologies including but not limited to: XHTML / CSS / JavaScript / XML / JSON / AJAX. He has spent a fair amount of time working with SVG and GIS technologies. He has considerable experience with JavaScript and is familiar with a few of the more recent AJAX libraries such as prototype.js and JQuery.
When it comes to server side development Ryan uses primarily .net's c# coupled with a database solution like MSSQL.
Ryan has a degree in Information Technology.
When it comes to server side development Ryan uses primarily .net's c# coupled with a database solution like MSSQL.
Ryan has a degree in Information Technology.
Ed McGown
Director and Producer
Edward McGown is an award-winning director and writer and regular collaborator with Glow Labs. He trained as a Fulbright scholar at Columbia University Film School, New York where his thesis film, Out There, won the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Student Award. In addition to short films and TV work, Edward has directed virals and promotional films for a host of blue chip clients including Cobra Beer, the Labour Party, John Lewis, The Sunday Times, KPMG, Gazprom and The Guardian.
Tina Palmer
Head of Production
Tina is a Senior Project Manager with over ten years experience in managing digital projects and teams.
Prior to joining Glow Labs, Tina was Senior Producer at Sticky Moon, Web Manager for WWF-UK, Senior Producer at Magic Lantern and Project Manager for Dorling kindersley. Production highlights include the RBS Employment Portal, WWF's 2008 Website relaunch and FourDocs for Channel 4 which won a BAFTA for Interactive Innovation.
Tina is the main project contact at Glow labs and is responsibile for ensuring your project delivers on time and budget, as well as making sure you recieve top quality customer service throughout the project process.
Prior to joining Glow Labs, Tina was Senior Producer at Sticky Moon, Web Manager for WWF-UK, Senior Producer at Magic Lantern and Project Manager for Dorling kindersley. Production highlights include the RBS Employment Portal, WWF's 2008 Website relaunch and FourDocs for Channel 4 which won a BAFTA for Interactive Innovation.
Tina is the main project contact at Glow labs and is responsibile for ensuring your project delivers on time and budget, as well as making sure you recieve top quality customer service throughout the project process.
Marcus Tagesson
Digital Marketeer
Marcus has extensive international experience and has worked mainly in marketing and events.
At Glow Labs Marcus works on developing, executing and supporting our marketing activities.
At Glow Labs Marcus works on developing, executing and supporting our marketing activities.
Alice Kingston
Senior Project Manager
Alice brings a multitude of knowledge, skills and experience having worked with a number of different industries, delivering an assortment of marketing campaigns and projects over the last 10 years. She is superbly focussed on delivering on time, in budget, and to the client's specification. Alice loves all things sport related and anything made with chocolate!