A team of Bristol based software developers
The Giant Minds of Software
Named after the industrious Bristol Giant, Ghyston, we blend established practices with cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-quality bespoke software projects for ambitious companies. With end-to-end expertise, we can take your ideas from concept to working software. Our Bristol-based team love to be challenged with complex problems and to apply their creative knowledge to come up with a tailored solution- whether that means crafting something entirely new or integrating AI technologies to unlock smarter ways of working.
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Solving problems with software solutions
Our software solution helped improve the delivery of care services across Sanctuary’s care homes
Our bespoke care app allowed Sanctuary to transform the way they operate in their homes. Carers now have more time to spend with residents and managers have a better oversight due to real-time reporting.
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“For us it was all about quality, and that really aligns with Ghyston’s ethos. From the diligence of the recruitment to the superior nature of the code, exceptional quality resonates in everything they do.”
Ashley Hewson, Director of IT and Digital, Unite Students
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Meet our giant minds
Here are some of the people you might meet.
Nickie Le Roy Chen, Head of Account Management
Nickie is an Account Manager with over 10 years’ experience working across multiple sectors. Taking a consultative approach to all interactions, she enjoys being the voice of the customer with her key focus being to ensure that client’s key business objectives are always at the forefront of all project decisions.
“Successful projects are founded on collaboration through excellent communication, and so I love being that conduit between the Client and the Ghyston team ensuring we are all working as one team towards a shared objective – creating a beautiful and functional piece of software! Supporting in this role ensures that we are able to cultivate long standing trusted partnerships with our clients and is why 85% of our work comes from repeat business.”See a project Nickie has worked on >
Izzie Scott Douglas, Software Developer
Izzie joined Ghyston as a graduate in 2022 and quickly established herself as a versatile and collaborative developer. Since joining, she’s worked across a variety of projects and technologies, adapting quickly to new challenges and delivering high-quality code that solves real problems.
“As a developer at Ghyston I love the fact that I'm constantly learning and growing, especially when I can use that knowledge to help solve real problems for our clients. Working alongside such a talented team pushes me to keep challenging myself and developing new skills every day. With the addition of exciting new tools like agentic AI, we're building software faster and better than ever - and that makes me incredibly excited about what we can achieve together.”
Fraser Powell, Head of QA
Fraser is an experienced QA leader with a strong track record in delivering high-quality software and championing continuous improvement. He has led both internal and external test teams, bringing clarity, rigour and energy to every project he supports.
“There's nothing more satisfying than delivering software that our clients can trust – not just because it works beautifully, but because it's secure, compliant, and built to last. My role blends QA, IT, and information security, which means I get to protect what matters without wrapping everything in red tape. I believe in pragmatic, common-sense solutions: the kind that stop breaches before they happen, keep teams moving quickly, and give clients confidence that their software won't let them down.”
Duncan Whale, Head of Support
Duncan leads Ghyston’s support function, ensuring our clients’ software continues to perform reliably, securely and effectively long after go-live. With a calm, methodical approach and a deep understanding of both systems and people, Duncan brings clarity and confidence to every support engagemen
“Ghyston projects are built to last, and supporting them over the long term is a real pleasure. My team focuses on maintaining, enhancing, and evolving software systems, ensuring they grow alongside your business. With software always moving, it’s incredibly rewarding to consistently deliver improvements and new features that excite our customers and make a tangible impact.”
Unite Students case study
The digitisation of the process has reduced the average time to receive tenancy returns from 9 days to 4 days per bed, meaning that the number of customers lost to competitors has reduced significantly.
Our software solution provided Unite Students with a booking management system for 8000+ beds.
The future-proof system resulted in increased efficiency, higher revenue and happier employees.
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Tech Agnostic
We’re not biased towards using the trendiest technologies. Ghyston’s software developers are expert problem solvers and are confident in using a wide array of technologies, both traditional and new, to solve highly unique business problems. The important thing is that we choose the right technology for your specific problem and business objectives. We can lay out the pros and cons of different technical approaches and can quickly pick up any new technologies that offer value to the project.
The Giant Minds
We work hard to recruit for aptitude not knowledge, and to train and cultivate talent. As a result we have the best problem solvers in the South West! From organised project managers and detail-obsessed testers to curious coders, our team are dedicated to helping our clients meet their goals.
Meet them hereOur diverse experience and knowledge of a variety of technologies means we continuously deliver the best results for clients.
Bristol Based
With a workforce of almost 25,000 people, Bristol has become a huge player in the tech scene. Our involvement in the local tech community allows us to gain insights from other organisations and to stay at the forefront of technology best practices. We love to work with local companies, and also to represent the South West with work for businesses across the UK.
Quality Guaranteed
We pride ourselves on producing the right solution, first time and quickly. We're so confident about what we deliver that we will fix any bugs for free for the first two months after go-live (subject to a maintenance agreement).
Beautifully crafted software that delivers results
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