Introducing Ethan Cotterell
We continue to grow here at Awen Collective. People are behind great business, and this is why we often post profiles of our team members. Every member of the team puts in effort that makes Awen great, and so they should (and do) get recognition for this.
Today we introduce Ethan Cotterell, who has joined the tech division at Awen. Read on to discover more about Ethan.
Welcome to the team Ethan!
Hi, my name is Ethan Cotterell. I am joining Awen as a graduate software developer after completing a computer science BSc and MSc at Lancaster University.
I enjoy experimenting with open source software and hosting different applications, with the goal of being in control of all my data. As a part this, I manage a small home lab where I test these services out and create scripts to automate everything I can. I'm looking forward to being able to apply these skills at Awen to help build something great!
When I'm not playing around with technology, I am an avid badminton player and also go on the occasional run to help keep me fit. Good quality coffee is a must, so my trusty Aeropress comes with me wherever I go.
Introducing Abinash N Ramesh
Hi there, my name is Abinash. I am currently a placement student here at Awen and will be returning to complete my BSc in Computer Science at Cardiff University next year.
I enjoy developing software and tinkering with open source projects (but I'm not ready to make contributions just yet). As this is my first full-time job in tech, I'm excited to learn about what it's like to be a full-time software developer - so far it's pretty great.
When I have a moment to myself, and weather permitting, I enjoy taking a stroll around my neighbourhood. If the weather isn't great, I usually stream Dota 2 or Rainbow Six on Twitch or binge Netflix if I'm extra lazy. I am looking forward to the next 12 months, working at Awen on some exciting projects with wonderful people!
Introducing Nimal Manivannan
As a result of our continued success here at Awen Collective, three new team members joined us in June 2021: Abinash, Nimal and Tom.
Read on to discover more about Nimal. A profile for Tom has already been published, and one for Abinash will follow in the coming days, so check back soon!
Welcome to the team Nimal!
I’m Nimal and I am new to the cybersecurity world having studied Economics & Finance previously and worked in various finance roles in the private and public sector.
I decided to change careers after working in technology in the audio-visual industry so I pursued the MSc Computing at Cardiff University and have now joined Awen Collective on the university placement student scheme.I’m looking forward to applying both my previous financial experience and learning new technical skills in the industrial cybersecurity world.
In my spare time I like to keep fit by setting myself various endurance challenges every year in the gym, on the rowing machine or in the current environment – running. I am also trying to get through as many audiobooks as possible whilst I complete my latest challenge – 1000 miles of running in a year!
Introducing Tom Fletcher-Jones
As a result of our continued success here at Awen Collective, three new team members joined us in June 2021: Abinash, Nimal and Tom.
Read on to discover more about Tom. Profiles for Nimal and Abinash will follow in the coming days, so check back soon!
Welcome to the team Tom!
Hi, my name is Tom Fletcher-Jones, and I have joined Awen Collective as UX and UI Lead, although I'll be getting my hands dirty with all creative across the business.
I have been working on digital products for about 16 years now, previously agency side. I love tech, and I've relished the opportunities I've had to work with really interesting tech start-ups. I'm really excited to begin my journey with Awen Collective and get fully embedded in our products.
I have a lot of design and production experience from my years in the industry, so I'm going to be getting involved with a little bit of everything creative at Awen including brand, marketing, video, and of course the amazing products themselves. I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in.
Outside of work my Wife and I are parents to 2 amazing young people. As a family we all love camping, walking, and spending time at the beach. I'm a Cornishman, so beaching is obligatory. In my down time I love to play music. I'm not very good at it, but I think enthusiasm counts for a lot! I like to play computer games, but don't often get the time these days, and I dabble in creating my own in Unity.