BASEMAP - Key Persons


Alex Laven

Job Titles:
  • Product Owner
Alexandra is a Product Owner, looking after our TRACC and DataCutter products. She enjoys spending her free time exploring new and exciting places with friends and family, usually involving sun, sea and drinks!. She also loves to read and catch up with the latest shows and films.

Amaka Osuji

Job Titles:
  • Product Executive
Our new Product Specialist, Amaka Osuji brings unique knowledge in the GIS space having worked in the past on several GIS projects. Amaka aims to streamline the process for clients and prospects to simplify Geographic and Spatial data for their transport projects.

Chloe Rogers

Job Titles:
  • Transport Planning Specialist
Chloe joined Basemap in September 2024 as a Transport Planning Specialist, bringing her past experience working with a range of software and data. Outside of the office, Chloe enjoys learning new crafts such as crocheting and sewing as well as spending time in the garden with her dog.

Dan Saunders

Job Titles:
  • Chief Product Officer
Dan joined the business in 2007 as it's third employee, he's known as ‘Basemap Dan', he's the fountain of all product knowledge and oversees the product range. In Dan's spare time he enjoys running and playing 5-a-side. For his sins he's a keen supporter of Tottenham Hotspur and tries to get up to the ground to watch them whenever possible.

Dan Stow

Job Titles:
  • Software Developer
Having spent several years working as a developer from implementing front-end applications to day-to-day internal management, Dan will be responsible for powering our EVR tool into its next exciting phase. Away from the office, Dan enjoys photography and in between board and computer gaming is putting his spare hours into learning the keyboard.

Debs Geaves

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Debs joined Basemap in June 2016 after 13 years as an Operations Director of a similar business. Her role covers everything finance and office management related. Often to be found on a badminton/squash court when not working or lazing around on the sofa!

Hossein Hamid

Job Titles:
  • Machine Learning and AI Developer
Hossein joins Basemap as a Machine Learning and AI Developer, predominantly working on EVR enhancing and refining the powerful algorithms. Hossein is a keen athlete, running multiple times a week as well as cycling around Guildford.

Jayshree Sawant

Job Titles:
  • Software Developer
Jayshree joined Basemap in December 2019 as a software developer. Jayshree is responsible for many of the web products that are developed. In her spare time she likes hiking and cooking, and is a keen baker, her speciality are delicious cookies that the Basemap team like to eat.

Mark Gallagher - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Chief Executive
Mark serves as the Chief Executive and heads up the client side of the business. Outside of work you will find him watching,and sometimes playing, a variety of sports.

Martin Bolsover

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager
Martin joined Basemap in 2025 to lead the Sales team. He has over 15 years of experience leading sales and customer success teams in growing software companies. In his spare time, Martin enjoys travel with his family, going to the gym and cycling around the Surrey hills.

Patrick McKenna

Job Titles:
  • Software Engineer
Patrick has a varied employment history having worked for companies in both the construction and insurance industries. As a Software Engineer he will be working on iterating and improving upon Basemap's current solutions. In his spare times, he loves to compete in 6-aside football, go to gigs and play guitar.

Peter Jamieson

Job Titles:
  • Machine Learning and AI Developer
Peter is a new addition to Basemap in 2024, helping develop AI and ML models for the suite of products at Basemap. Outside of work Peter spends his time surfing, playing/watching sports and trying to support Swansea.

Samir Bera

Job Titles:
  • Lead Developer
Samir joined Basemap in July 2025 as a Lead Developer. A tech-savvy professional, he leads a team of developers in managing multiple web and desktop applications, while also overseeing Scrum ceremonies to ensure smooth project delivery. Outside of work, Samir enjoys gardening and cooking in his spare time.