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Marrable Services is a boutique technology company which specialises in nearshore resourcing for a flexible and low cost approach to software delivery.

Founded by IT outsourcing and software delivery expert, Sean Murphy, Marrable Services has put the emphasis firmly on quality assurance and robust delivery.

We are experts in determining the individual needs of an organisation and finding the right solution at the right price. We resolve delivery issues and implement best practise for system development and testing.

Marrable Services works in close partnership with Qubiz; a full service IT consultancy and software development house based in Romania who service companies across Europe.

About Marrable Services

Why Marrable Services• Our emphasis is on robust, reliable, on time delivery.

• We access a large, flexible, low cost IT talent pool based in Eastern Europe, with an experienced UK based IT delivery expert always on hand.

• We offer a boutique service, with a handful of clients so that you always have access to a Senior IT professional.

• Our handpicked development partner (Qubiz) has over 20 years experience of servicing international clients.

How we do it…• Marrable Services assess the client’s needs and builds

the appropriate delivery team.

• Our partner Qubiz, an international, software development centre based in Romania supplies the resources.

• Marrable Services manages the delivery and provides account management and on-going business support.

Background: Sean MurphySoftware Delivery Outsourcing Expertise • Over 20 Years commercial

technology experience managing large teams and delivering complex, innovative technology.

• Experienced CTO and COO level.

• Designed and delivered the infrastructure and software for the first public launch of BBC iPlayer.

• Launched the UK’s first paid for content web sites for The Times The Sunday Times, and News of the World.

• Has established software development centres in Europe the Far East and US.

• Built on-shore and offshore delivery capabilities for Thomsons Online Benefits, News International, BBC, Teletext Ltd and Siemens Business Services.

• In 2012 established a 40 person nearshore development house for Thomsons Online Benefits in Cluj Napoca.

Credentials

What we do• Mobile/Tablet Apps

• Web solutions

• Business Intelligence

• Systems integration

• SaaS

• SharePoint Applications

• Bespoke business systems and applications

• End to end project delivery

• Team augmentation

• Flexible resourcing

• Support and maintenance

• Innovation

• Independent testing and QA

What we do (cont)• Solving software delivery issues

• Implementing or improving software methodology (Agile)

• Instigating robust QA processes

• Bridging the gap between Business and Operations

• Mentoring Senior IT Staff

• Advising on internal IT structure, resourcing and delivery methodology

• IT Operational Health Check

• Advising on flexible resourcing models

• Advising on outsourcing destinations

• Setting up outsourcing relationships and negotiating contracts

• Building bespoke nearshore development centres

What’s in it for you?• Research and selection of top nearshore software development

centre has already been done for you.

• We have pre-negotiated rates and can guarantee value for money.

• You have the on-going support of experienced CTO level technical delivery expert, based in the UK at no extra cost.

• You immediately have access to the best talent in a top EEC nearshore destination.

Why Qubiz?• A medium sized company with built

in potential for growth.

• A versatile talent pool with fantastic language skills.

• A one stop shop – the range of skills and experience to deal with any project or enterprise need.

• Experienced in a good range of industries and sectors.

• Agile development methods.

• Right approach to Knowledge Transfer and Innovation.

• Technical Architects and Business Analysts on board.

• Senior Developers with 5 years+ experience.

• Meticulous recruitment standards.

• Low attrition rates - retain high quality staff by a system of staff incentive, team building and clear career progression.

• Collaborative approach – they take the business need through to end objective.

International clients

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The TeamSEAN MURPHY (MANAGING DIRECTOR – MARRABLE SERVICES)Sean has over 20 years commercial technology experience with 13 years hands-on management experience in delivery; most recently as interim COO. He has a proven track record of supporting multiple business functions and delivering projects on cross media platforms. He is a strong people, supply, and process manager.

Most notably he designed and delivered the infrastructure and software for the 1st public launch of BBC iPlayer.  He also launched the UK’s first newspaper paid-for content web sites for the Times, Sunday Times and News of the World. He has personally established four software development centres and built onshore and offshore delivery capabilities for Thomsons Online Benefits, News International, BBC, Teletext Ltd and Siemens Business Services.  Sean prefers Agile and has introduced scrum and XP delivery techniques to multiple media companies – integrated with ITIL3. Sean is now a full-time consultant specialising in outsourcing, nearshoring and team augmentation.

MARCEL ANGHEL (CEO – QUBIZ)Marcel has more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience in starting and managing IT software companies as well as assembling top notch development teams.

The first ventures he developed could be defined as pure outsourcing units, however, over  time he has strived for continuous growth towards innovation and services with high value in the deIivery chain.

In this respect, Qubiz is focusing on an added value approach providing consultancy, project management, development, quality assurance and ultimately becoming a nearshore long-term partner to its clients.

GABRIEL LUPUS (MANAGING DIRECTOR – QUBIZ)Gabi is responsible for managing and growing the Qubiz office in Cluj-Napoca and combines leadership skills with strong technical and business knowledge in the IT industry.  Gabi has extensive experience in developing new teams and units for overseas clients and understands the challenges of nearshore companies and their clients having worked in the sector for many years.  He has a solid background in Agile methodologies as well as with Prince2/CMMI Level 3 environments. He enjoys innovating and is constantly looking for opportunities for technological  innovation for our clients.

  

FLISS HAMBLYN (BUSINESS SUPPORT DIRECTOR – MARRABLE SERVICES)Fliss’ role with Marrable Services is client communication and support ensuring the smooth running of each individual project.

Fliss has a varied background in Digital Media and Marketing Communications, as well as Business Development and Support.  She pioneered the first UK PPV service on cable TV (Home Video Store) and was instrumental in building one of the first UK digital broadcasters (Music Choice). 

She has worked as a Senior Affiliate Manager at board level, managing the relationships and meeting the needs of Digital Media companies across Europe.

More recently she worked with the University of West London to broker relationships with SMEs involved in Digital Media and creative industries in London: analysing their business and technology needs and finding ways to meet them within the HE sector. 

SIOBHAN CHILD  (ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – MARRABLE SERVICES)Siobhan’s background is largely in Account Management and Business Development roles for various advertising and marketing communications agencies. Siobhan began her career at Ogilvy and Mather working on the Cisco and Amex accounts. Over the years Siobhan has worked alongside Board Directors of multi-disciplinary agencies to develop relationships with new clients as well as enhancing relationships with existing clients.

Siobhan set up the Business Development department in London and New York for The Fish Can Sing, a boutique Brand Consultancy and Experiential agency.

Siobhan also spent some years working in the publishing world, for Crimson Publishing and Harper Collins.  At HarperCollins Siobhan’s role was to manage bespoke publishing accounts for clients such as BIC, The London Eye and Burger King.

It is a mixture of her account management, marketing and business development skills, which led her to the role of Account Director at Marrable Services.

A typical Qubiz teamThis one is working for Thomsons Online Benefits