Our values

Here's what we aspire to and what motivates us to improve.

One size does not fit all

We understand that there is no such thing as a standard organisation. That's why we rely on flexible technology platforms and take the time to listen to your unique project requirements.

Delivering quality on time

You have probably heard the one about the percentage of technology projects that don't succeed. It's a tough one as there are so many factors that can conspire to derail a web project but we aim to always be part of the percentage that succeed and we will go the extra mile to meet your targets.

Building partnerships with clients

We like to collaborate. Firstly we aim to go beyond the traditional customer-supplier relationship and to become trusted partners for our clients. Secondly we are a small agency so we are also comfortable working alongside other agencies and freelancers.

Meet the team

The hard-working bunch that build your websites.
Want to join the team?

David Murphy

David Murphy

Technical Director, Founder
I have 12 years experience in developing for the internet covering many aspects of back end design from programming to application and network architecture. I also specialise in high volume architecture and performance, most recently using Amazon Cloud. I currently live in Barcelona with my dog Ella.
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  • Languages spoken:
    English, Spanish, French, Mandarin
  • Surprising talent:
    Sheep herding
  • Favourite food:
    Curry
  • Embarrassing moment:
    When practising Mandarin in a Chinese restaurant, asking for a pair trousers instead of chopsticks to eat my noodles

Hilary Otto

Hilary Otto

Web Development Director, Founder
My job involves both the hard stuff: contracts, costing, strategy and pitch documents; and the softer stuff: meeting clients, creative direction and team leading. I have an MBA from Henley Management College and I live and work from Barcelona.
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  • Surprising talent:
    I know how to build a campfire
  • Favourite colour:
    Emerald green
  • Technophobe moment:
    Why can’t you see a digital camera screen when it’s sunny?
  • You wouldn't expect me to like:
    Led Zeppelin

Adrian Jacob

Adrian Jacob

Senior User Interface Developer
I am a very proud recent first time father hailing from London. My passion is all things front end. From pixel perfection in Photoshop, the latest CSS3 & HTML5 techniques to jQuery, Accessibility, Usability & Search Engine Optimisation.
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  • Surprising talent:
    Making fresh mexican food. Fajitas, burritos, mmmmm....
  • Favourite film:
    Bedknobs & Broomsticks Back to the Future
  • Embarrasing moment:
    "What kind of animal is the Pink Panther?" (oh dear)
  • You wouldn't expect me to like:
    Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera & Shakira

Oli Weighell

Oli Weighell

Lead Developer
Having studied history and started out as a project manager in the charity sector, my route into web development wasn't exactly classical. I began learning about programming initially as a hobby for a charity site, which then turned into a full blown project and obsession. I have been with Firechaser since 2008.
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  • Geeky interest:
    Insects and biology
  • Latest obsession:
    Kite Surfing
  • Technophobe moment:
    wondering how a virus on my computer was managing to type away faster and faster, until i realised that my keyboard was plugged in, on the floor and under my feet

Maurice Fosso

Maurice Fosso

PHP Developer
Inspired by Richard Wright, I grew up dreaming of becoming a writer. Trained in Germany as a communication systems and later software engineer I now spend my days between Drupal and Tessitura development.
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  • Languages spoken:
    English, French, German
  • Best moment of the day:
    My first coffee
  • Surprising Truth:
    'I hate computer games and am building a personal collection of world movies

Luigi Clemente

Luigi Clemente

PHP Developer
Coming from a background of Electronic Engineering, I quickly forgot basic maths and slowly learned database and web programming. I came to London attracted by the mild climate, the food, and the size of the weekly Timeout magazine.
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  • Worst investment ever:
    A Fender guitar, obviously defective, since it can only play few chords in very slow and dissonant sequences
  • Favourite pet:
    Aye-Aye
  • Technophobe moment:
    When I had to cancel my World of Warcraft account before the firemen broke in my house, alerted by worried neighbours.

Mark Grogan

Mark Grogan

PHP Developer
From North Manchester with a bit of Irish thrown in for good measure. I have had a background in IT since 2003. Initially working on desktop and servers, I progressed into web development and have not looked back. Recently I have been devoting much of my time to Drupal development.
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  • Geeky Interest:
    Second world war history
  • Favourite destination:
    New Zealand
  • Technophobe moment:
    Clicking a screenshot of my desktop and wondering why pc isn't working. Doh!
  • Interesting fact:
    I used to work as cocktail bar man.

Chris MacNeil

Chris MacNeil

Project Manager
My relationship with the Internet was launched when the Ottawa Freenet, Alanis Morrisette and copious amounts of Seattle-style coffee conspired together. Over the years, I've published, trained, spoken about and helped develop a range of materials in internet search, e-learning, e-commerce and more recently social media. I moved to London in 2001, and am very active in the Canadian community.
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  • Daydreams about:
    Designing art deco buildings in 1930s Holywood
  • Favourite destination:
    Ever: Iceland
  • Technophobe moment:
    My 3 year old taught me how to progress to the next level on Angry Birds
  • You wouldn't expect me to like:
    Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera & Shakira