PARALLEL - Key Persons
Joining the team in 2023, Claire has qualifications in both marketing and events planning, with experience working in B2B and B2C. As well as coordinating Parallel's marketing and communications activities, she also creates content for a range of media.
When not writing social posts, she's normally found in a field of one type or another, playing for a rounders team, volunteering at a local parkrun or riding horses.
Dan is a numbers whizz, keeping Parallel's finances on track. AAT qualified, and studying for a CIMA qualification, Dan's got experience in everything from management accounts and cash, to treasury and sales ledger management.
Away from work, Dan can be found entertaining his adorable ragdoll cat, Nori, who believes he's really a tiger (Nori, that is, not Dan).
Gareth O'Toole joined the Parallel team in 2024. As Technology Director, he works with the team to continue to develop Parallel's products, processes and people. Gareth's very experienced in the technology sector, with 25+ years of experience in software development, project management and technology leadership.
When not at work, he loves wildlife photography, and has two dogs and a foul mouthed parrot.
Giles is a Parallel original, having been with the company over 20 years. He's got experience in everything: from CD-ROMs and interactive kiosks, to data driven web apps and web mapping, specialising in JS, SQL Server, VB, PostGIS & Mapbox!
When not at work, Giles continues his quest for the optimum combination of drinking coffee and eating cake.
Joining in 2025 as Lead Developer with a Masters in Computer Science and extensive experience working on software development at financial and health organisations, Ismael's here to make sure our products are the best they can be.
Away from his desk, Ismael enjoys making a difference on the pitch as a qualified football coach.
Kamil's been working in software since graduating from university with a degree in Computer Science. His love for software development is matched by his passion for the arts, with his creativity giving him a unique perspective on problem solving.
Matthew completed a Research Masters at the University of Hull, and joined Parallel as Graduate Developer in 2024. He manages the helpdesk, provides training, manages databases and supports software development, while also working with clients to understand their requirements.
In his down time he loves to play the guitar - anything from blues improv to metal!
With a first class degree in Computer Science, Michael's specialism is building websites and web apps. Michael previously worked in the SaaS sector, and he knows the SHAPE software inside and out, applying that knowledge to delivering training to help people get the most out of the platform.
Nadine keeps everything running smoothly at Parallel, focusing on business finances and procurement. She's experienced in business administration and has a background in data and analytics.
Her favourite thing in the world is to visit new places with her two little girls, and she's in her element at a 90s silent disco!