Our Team

At the heart of IJYI is an exceptional team of software, data, analytics, support and operations professionals. Aside from their technical capabilities and experience, what also makes the IJYI team stand out is an ability to communicate with clients, and in doing so, understand what every stakeholder needs from each project, solution and service we provide.

Our team strives to be:

Always
Learning

Always Communicating

Always Collaborating

Always Celebrating

We deliver software that truly meets the needs of every customer - whether it’s the rapid delivery of a Minimum Viable Product, transformative data-led insight or a comprehensive development rollout, the IJYI team is focused on building relationships with clients that transcend technology to deliver better performance and enhanced capabilities.

The Directors

Chris Pont - Chair and Consultant

Chris has been obsessed with problem solving and delivering solutions from a young age. With an extensive background in IT consultancy for Aviva, Willis Group, BT, SEGA and British Gas, with a focus on technology and process to deliver customer value.

In 2014, Chris co-founded IJYI to combine his passion for software delivery with his expertise for tooling, process and culture. IJYI has grown to an extensive team of Project Managers, Solution Architects, Developers, Quality Engineers and Support Analysts, with clients based across the UK.

Kevin Linsell - CEO

Kevin Linsell took up the CEO position after two years of heading up the Sales & Marketing function at IJYI. With extensive experience in the tech sector, he leads the business, including working across partner and product management, architecture, strategy and sales. Kevin has a passion for tech and enjoys working with customers to understand their technical, business and operational requirements and ultimately delivering a successful outcome. When he’s not hard at work you will generally find Kevin strapping on his running shoes and heading out for a quick half marathon in his spare time!

Kevin Ward - CFO

Kevin Ward is Chief Financial Officer of IJYI. Kevin has a broad experience at board level, built over the last ten years since leaving his role as a regional head and relationship Director at Barclays Corporate. Having held various board positions with both troubled and fast growing business across many sectors, Kevin is focused on the financial and compliance elements of the company strategic plans. Utilising his wide network, Kevin often undertakes projects for the company and, with his team, he assists with overseeing compliance.

An exceptional team!

At the heart of IJYI is an exceptional team of software, data, analytics, support and operations professionals.

Aside from their technical capabilities and experience, what also makes the IJYI team stand out is an ability to communicate with clients, and in doing so, understand what every stakeholder needs from each project, solution and service we provide.

Chris Pont - Chair and Consultant

Chris has been obsessed with problem solving and delivering solutions from a young age. With an extensive background in IT consultancy for Aviva, Willis Group, BT, SEGA and British Gas, with a focus on technology and process to deliver customer value.

In 2014, Chris co-founded IJYI to combine his passion for software delivery with his expertise for tooling, process and culture. IJYI has grown to an extensive team of Project Managers, Solution Architects, Developers, Quality Engineers and Support Analysts, with clients based across the UK.

Kevin Linsell - CEO

Kevin Linsell took up the CEO position after two years of heading up the Sales & Marketing function at IJYI. With extensive experience in the tech sector, he leads the business, including working across partner and product management, architecture, strategy and sales. Kevin has a passion for tech and enjoys working with customers to understand their technical, business and operational requirements and ultimately delivering a successful outcome. When he’s not hard at work you will generally find Kevin strapping on his running shoes and heading out for a quick half marathon in his spare time!

Kevin Ward - CFO

Kevin Ward is Chief Financial Officer of IJYI. Kevin has a broad experience at board level, built over the last ten years since leaving his role as a regional head and relationship Director at Barclays Corporate. Having held various board positions with both troubled and fast growing business across many sectors, Kevin is focused on the financial and compliance elements of the company strategic plans. Utilising his wide network, Kevin often undertakes projects for the company and, with his team, he assists with overseeing compliance.

An exceptional team!

At the heart of IJYI is an exceptional team of software, data, analytics, support and operations professionals.

Aside from their technical capabilities and experience, what also makes the IJYI team stand out is an ability to communicate with clients, and in doing so, understand what every stakeholder needs from each project, solution and service we provide.