Tees Business Tees Business Issue 16 | Page 59

Calm Serving the Teesside Business Community | 59 New trio boost digital experts ahead of further expansion before the storm P I C T U R E BY DOUG MOODY New arrivals - Lee Hutchinson, Jean Paul Bodiong and Jose Antonio. S oftware and website experts Calm have boosted their team with a wealth of experience from across the world as they broaden the skills and knowledge they offer to clients. The Middlesbrough-based company has welcomed to the fold Jose Antonio, Lee Hutchinson and Jean Paul Bodiong, who between them boast 30 years’ experience. With the new trio working on projects for existing and new clients alike, the company has acquired additional office space within Boho One as part of Calm’s plans for expansion and growth. Jean Paul, 33, has joined Calm as senior developer, focusing on backend website development and apps. Cameroon-born father-of-two Jean Paul has brought with him experience in a wide range of applications including desktop, web and mobile. He has mastered many of the best practices in software development to ensure he delivers high quality products. Jose is Calm’s other new senior developer, who will be developing software and building highly secure websites with outstanding functionality and top quality user experience. From Madrid, Jose, 41, has developed his skills with the evolution of web technology over the past two decades. He also excels in online apps and is working within Calm’s already experienced software team. From closer to home, in Billingham, Lee Hutchinson has joined Calm as digital designer. Another father-of-two, the 32-year- old has vast experience in design in the digital arena and has worked with high-end Expanding - Calm’s new recruits with directors Danielle Bloom (left) and Helen Stewart. lifestyle brands, making his experience highly relevant to the Calm portfolio. Lee, who has taken on responsibility for large technical websites and software solutions, is proud of the well-considered user experience concepts he designs. Calm director Danielle Bloom said: “Our continued drive to deliver quality solutions for clients’ specialist software challenges, and our consistent development of largescale websites, means that we have to source and employ the best in the field. “We are delighted to have Jose, Lee and Jean Paul join us. The growth of the team also means we’re expanding into larger, impressive offices, so it’s an exciting time for us all.” Calm work with an impressive portfolio of clients including World Health Organization, Lindt Chocolate, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Holiday Pirates, RenooIT, Endeavour Partnership and Wilton Centre. The portfolio spans the UK, into Europe and across the Atlantic to the USA. Danielle added: “Every client has a different challenge, and we are very adept at finding the solution. If a digital answer is available, we can find it, and our highly skilled team is now one of the leading lights in the industry. “Further expansion is on the horizon, along with a new Calm website. All in all, it is such an exciting time for Calm.” For more information, contact Danielle or Helen on 01642 903030.