On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Managed IT services provider Octavian IT has announced a trio of new appointments.
Technical manager Scott Holland, support engineer Tristan Ogink and senior support engineer Jonathan Buchanan have all joined the fast-growing Cyber Essentials-accredited firm following its move to larger premises in Bingham.
Holland brings a wealth of cyber security experience to the firm, having previously designed and run a high level Security Operations Centre (SOC) for monitoring and analysing IT networks and the internet for malicious activity.
Ogink joins the company after racking up over 2 years’ experience with another IT services company, while Buchanan comes on-board from the NHS, where he provided 2nd and 3rd-line IT support across multiple sites.
Ben Solomon, managing director at Octavian IT, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Scott, Tristan and Jonathan to the team. Their enthusiasm and drive closely matches our own, and we knew as soon as they walked through the door that they would fit in here. Providing top notch cyber security and managed IT systems is what Octavian IT is all about, and our new recruits bring a wealth of experience which will bolster our existing expertise.
“Our revenue has skyrocketed over the last three months, and we have expanded into bigger premises to accommodate our growing team. I’m incredibly excited about the future, and Scott, Tristan and Jonathan will no doubt play a big part in where the company goes next. We’re all looking forward to a busy and prosperous year ahead.”
Octavian IT is part of the award-winning, multi-service Octavian Group.
Elsewhere, Fraser Brown Solicitors has bolstered its licensing team with a promotion and a new hire.
Jo Soar, who has over 30 years’ experience in licensing across both the public and private sector, has been made head of licensing, while Lesleyann Harper has re-joined the firm as a licensing executive.
Fraser Brown’s licensing team (L-R): David Lucas, Caroline Twist, Jo Soar and LesleyAnn Harper
Soar said: “We believe our success is down to positive interaction with clients, providing practical advice and assistance. We understand the needs of our clients and we have built excellent working relationships.
“We have gained respect in our field and engage in effective partnership working with the authorities to achieve the best outcomes and positive results for our clients. The provision of expert gambling advice has also been a key factor in this growth.
“I am delighted to take on the role as head of licensing, which is a natural progression for me and I am very much looking forward to driving the team and building on our success and reputation. We will continue to work with leading names in the leisure and hospitality industry, building and improving our team to meet the needs of licensing requirements for clients at both a local and national level.”
