Manx Technology Group (MTG) is contining to expand its software team with a number of new hires.

The MTG software teams are actively engaged on projects for customers throughout the UK, Europe, Singapore and the US - which has served as the catalyst for recent growth.

MTG says it delivers software and data ’solutions’ across several markets, but experienced particular demand in areas such as eGaming, virtual sports, financial services and IoT [Internet of Things].

Kristan McDonald, managing director of MTG Software said: ’Thanks to our growing reputation for being able to deliver full service technology solutions, more and more companies are entrusting the development and maintenance of their mission critical systems to our software division.

’We are able to help customers improve reliability, add functionality and to break through development barriers.

’Whilst we solve their technology challenges they are able to focus on their core business activities.

Joe Hughes, CEO of MTG said: ’The successes that we are seeing in software is testament to the talent and capabilities of our teams, and I am delighted to welcome our newest members.

’Our growth into new markets, particularly Europe and Asia, is part of the wider company strategy to grow our business into new markets and industry segments.

’Over 65 per cent of our recent growth emanates outside of the Isle of Man, with solutions delivered throughout Europe and Asia.’

Andrew Martin joins MTG Software following a career in animation and digital design.

His career as an artist and animator began at the Isle of Man College before moving into the private sector.

His experience included working on projects such as a series of advertisements for British Gas, broadcast on national TV in the early 2000s. Andrew’s creative talent provides a valuable resource within the MTG Software team and his skills are utilised on a wide range of client projects.

He said: ’I am extremely pleased to have joined the creative and innovative software team at MTG. I love bringing my character designs to life and my biggest inspiration is Ray Harryhausen.’

Thomas Wilson, the youngest member of the team, joins MTG Software as part of the software development team having achieved a first-class degree in Computer Science.

Thomas said: ’Developing systems gives me the freedom to create something in my own way, which is extremely satisfying. MTG enables me to continue to develop my skills in software development and provides opportunities to work with new software.’

Andrew Stephen recently joined MTG Software having previously been with the group’s technical Services Division. Andrew has a BSc in Computer Science and has joined the MTG software team as a software developer. Andrew is now working on a variety of software projects, producing applications for clients using several different types of programming languages.

Andrew said: ’I enjoy the challenge of solving problems for customers and automating processes - making their jobs quicker and easier, removing the need to undertake tedious or repetitive work.’

Lukas Widomski is the latest recruit and has joined the MTG S0ftware team as a game developer. Lukas, who originates from Czech Republic, has a BSc in Digital Art and Technology (Game Design) and MSc in Computer Games Technology. He said: ’I enjoy the thrill of creating something new, interactive and engaging. Games are one of the oldest forms of entertainment because they provide excitement into our pre-planned lives. What we seek from playing games, I find in programming them.’

Technology plays a crucial role in continued innovation across all aspects of life driven by an insatiable demand from businesses and society. It’s an exciting and dynamic area to work in and as a technology company Manx Technology Group play their part in the cycle of innovation and consumption which has allowed the technology sector to grow at an amazing rate over recently years.

Andrew Martin, Andrew Stephen, Thomas Wilson and Lukas Widomski