Meet the Team of Experts Behind IoT Solutions Group

We think it takes all sorts to deliver the best solutions... and do we have all sorts! From scuba divers to dance floor sensations, from cake fiends to theme park junkies - we're full of characters and experience. Our team is made up of experts from a variety of fields who have worked with some of the world's best-known brands and some of the smallest yet most innovative. Collaboration and diversity of thought are key so get to know the team by reading the profiles below.

Emma Mahy
CEO and Founder

Bournemouth-based Emma makes sure the whole organisation works in harmony. Leading on all things commercial, Emma can mostly be found talking with clients on Zoom or on the road to meet them. She also loves clever bins!

Neal Forse
CTO and Founder

Based in our Watford office, Neal is the engineering lead, deploying years of experience to ensure our solutions continue to evolve and excel. He also enjoys a dancefloor!

Andy Hodges
IoT Solutions Specialist

Andy is a highly competent and experienced IoT specialist with over 8 years experience in design, deployment and network management. He is also a keen forest explorer, describing himself as a budget Bear Grylls.

Leighton James
Head of Development

Leighton is an experienced technical architect with expert knowledge in architecting secure, scalable and feature-rich cloud platforms. Outside of the office, leighton can often be found racing on a karting track.

Billy Wood
Head of Embedded Engineering

Billy is an engineer with 15 years experience creating software and hardware solutions for startups and is now making a mission out of solving the IoTSGs challenges. He's also a regular at the South London Makerspace, where he makes jewellery, costumes, and electronics.

Shannon Scales
Admin Manager

A Foundation Chartered Manager, Shannon has ten years of experience in customer-facing and service roles and provides admin support to all IoTSG departments. Outside of work, pet-lover Shannon enjoys keeping fit, travelling, socialising and cooking new dishes.

Emma Mahy
CEO and Founder

Bournemouth-based Emma makes sure the whole organisation works in harmony. Leading on all things commercial, Emma can mostly be found talking with clients on Zoom or on the road to meet them. She also loves clever bins!

Neal Forse
CTO and Founder

Based in our Watford office, Neal is the engineering lead, deploying years of experience to ensure our solutions continue to evolve and excel. He also enjoys a dancefloor!

Andy Hodges
IoT Solutions Specialist

Andy is a highly competent and experienced IoT specialist with over 8 years experience in design, deployment and network management. He is also a keen forest explorer, describing himself as a budget Bear Grylls.

Leighton James
Head of Development

Leighton is an experienced technical architect with expert knowledge in architecting secure, scalable and feature-rich cloud platforms. Outside of the office, leighton can often be found racing on a karting track.

Billy Wood
Head of Embedded Engineering

Billy is an engineer with 15 years experience creating software and hardware solutions for startups and is now making a mission out of solving the IoTSGs challenges. He's also a regular at the South London Makerspace, where he makes jewellery, costumes, and electronics.

Shannon Scales
Admin Manager

A Foundation Chartered Manager, Shannon has ten years of experience in customer-facing and service roles and provides admin support to all IoTSG departments. Outside of work, pet-lover Shannon enjoys keeping fit, travelling, socialising and cooking new dishes.

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