The People Behind
the Pixels
From strategists to designers, engineers to nonprofit specialists, we bring our skills (and a lot of coffee-fuelled enthusiasm) to every project we take on.
But beyond the code, we're real people who care deeply about making a difference. We geek out over great design, love a good challenge, and thrive on collaboration - especially when it means helping organisations create lasting impact. Meet the team behind the work below.
Amanda McLeod Senior Project Manager
Cael O'Sullivan Product Designer (Technical)
Gaby Frylinck Product Designer (Creative)
Gwilym Evans Business Development Manager
Karl Swatman Frontend Software Engineer
Kelly Appleby Account Director
Kelly Lees Finance Manager
Melissa Richards Marketing Manager
Peter Smith-Keary Senior Frontend Software Engineer
Rob Tagg Senior Backend Software Engineer
Toby Lees Quality Assurance / Support Technician
Tom Bannister Senior Frontend Software Engineer
Wayne Fagan Senior Backend Software Engineer
Will Hoey Senior Backend Software Engineer
Alex McGibbon
Alex is Product and Innovation Lead at Giant Digital, where he brings together creativity, empathy and insight to shape digital experiences that truly work. With years of experience designing for the charity sector, he's a passionate advocate for user-led design, ensuring that every website, donation platform or bespoke application strikes the right balance between organisational goals and audience needs. From research to UX and UI development, Alex is focused on creating solutions that not only look great, but deliver real results.
Jake Quirke
Frontend Software Engineer
Jake is a Frontend Software Engineer and Accessibility Practice Lead at Giant Digital, where he combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for inclusive design. With a background spanning education, marketing, and web development, Jake brings a unique perspective to every project, building websites that not only look great, but work brilliantly for everyone. He’s a firm believer that accessibility is about more than compliance - it’s about creating digital experiences that welcome, support and empower every user.
Jon Atkinson
Jon is Technical Director and a founding partner at Giant Digital, where he leads our brilliant development team. With over 20 years of experience as a Python developer, he combines deep technical know-how with a strategic mindset to deliver smart, scalable solutions that genuinely make a difference. Passionate about building platforms that are as impactful as they are intuitive, Jon knows that great tech starts with the people who use it - and he’s all about creating tools that work beautifully for them.
Lalita D'Cruze
Lalita is our Operations Director and the engine behind the smooth running of everything we do at Giant Digital. A PRINCE2 Agile specialist, she ensures every project is delivered with care, clarity and efficiency - on time, on budget, and with the highest level of service. Lalita is also a passionate advocate for learning, development, and EDI within the team, always championing an environment where people feel supported to grow and thrive.
Simon Evans
Simon is Customer Success Director and a founding partner at Giant Digital, dedicated to making sure every organisation we work with feels supported from day one. He champions clear communication, transparency, and genuine care, because great digital service is about more than just delivery, it’s about building trust. From project kick-off to post-launch support, Simon ensures everything stays on track, on budget, and aligned with the needs of our clients teams.
Tom Merryfield
Tom is SEO Consultant at Giant Digital, helping charities and ethical organisations grow their reach through smart, strategic search optimisation. With over two decades of experience in SEO, digital strategy, marketing and content performance, he knows how to turn search data into meaningful results, bringing more of the right people to the right places. From technical audits and content planning to ongoing performance tracking, Tom’s approach is thoughtful, evidence-led and always aligned with each organisation’s goals.
Vimal Patel
Vimal is Commercial Director and a founding partner at Giant Digital. With over 20 years of digital experience - and deep insight from his role as a charity Trustee - he brings a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the sector. Vimal is passionate about using digital in meaningful ways, helping charities find smart, effective solutions that drive lasting positive change.
Not forgetting our sup-paw-t team...
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