A Bristol based software development agency
Celebrating Uniqueness
Behind every great piece of tech, there is a great team of people. Founded in 2012 by wife and husband team Emily and Ric Hill, we have established ourselves firmly on the Bristol tech scene, working with businesses in the South West, and beyond. We are proud to be part of the local technical community; our name Ghyston comes from a mythological character from Bristol folklore - the industrious giant who created the Avon gorge! We put a huge amount of effort into recruiting bright, inquisitive people and train most of our developers and project managers from scratch in house. As a result, we have a close-knit team who work well together and are passionate about creating exceptional outcomes for our clients.
Talk to us“Through our strong ethos of learning and fun, we have created a team of disciplined, sharp, creative thinkers, who are passionate about delivering an exceptional service to our clients.”
Emily Hill, Founder and CEO
What makes us unique?
Tech agnostic
Ghyston’s software developers are expert problem solvers and are confident in using a wide array of technologies to solve highly unique business problems. We’re not biased towards using our favourite tools, instead we use our knowledge to choose the best tool for the job.
The Giant Minds
We work hard to recruit the best and as a result have the best problem solvers in the South West. From organised project managers, detailed obsessed testers to curious coders our team are dedicated to helping our clients meet their goals.
Bristol based
With a workforce of almost 25,000 people, Bristol has become a huge player in the tech scene and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of this brilliant community. We love to work with local companies and also to represent the South West with work for businesses all across the UK.
An agile approach
Working in an agile way allows us to produce the right solution for you in an efficient and effective way. Even the most complex projects can be broken down into smaller specific milestones which can be tested and developed in cycles. This flexible approach enables us to respond quickly and make improvements saving you time and risk at the end stage.
Our Leadership Team
Dan Phipps
Managing Director
Emily Hill
Founder and CEO
Helen Cassley
Head of Business Growth
Joey Taylor
Head of Operations
Ric Hill
Founder and Chairman
Sarah White
Head of Finance
Ghyston's Friendly Faces
Alex Ford
Software Developer
Alex Potter
Technical Lead
Andrew Cox
Lead Designer
Andrew Palugniok
Software Developer
Ben Wallace-Stock
Software Developer
Bradley Hodgkins
Software Developer
Cara Dean
HR Assistant
Danielle Mew
Technical Project Manager
David Giles
Technical Lead
Fraser Powell
Head of QA
Freddie Payne
Software Developer
Gemma Comley
Marketing Manager
Harry Cruse
Software Developer
Isaac Clements
Software Developer
Jake McKenna
Technical Consultant & Software Developer
Joe Lee-Moyet
Technical Lead
Liam Davey
Software Developer
Liam Howarth
Software Developer
Luke Storry
Software Developer
Martin Thorn
Senior Technical Consultant & Head of Support
Matt March
Software Developer
Michael Todd
Software Developer
Nickie Le Roy Chen
Client Services Manager
Rebecca Burton
Software Developer
Rhianna McGill
Software Developer
Ric Meal
Technical Lead
Rich New
Client Services Manager
Sam Millner
Technical Consultant & Project Manager
Thea Lanherne
Software Developer
Zoe Fletcher
Finance Assistant
Our thriving internal culture
We work hard to protect our culture of learning and enthusiasm, which shows in our client projects. If anyone is sad to come to work at Ghyston on a Monday morning, then something isn’t right, and we’ll be working hard to fix it!
Find out more about why Ghyston is such a great place to work“Ghyston is set apart from other companies by its truly collaborative approach, transparent communication and above all by the quality of its staff.”
Stuart Brocklehurst, CEO of Applegate
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Want to discuss a project?
If you like what you see and would like to find out how our friendly giants can transform your business through brilliant software, please get in touch.
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