About us

Simon has spent most of his career successfully leading, growing and acquiring tech companies. As our CEO, Simon brings a rich understanding of the market and uses it to inform his leadership.

Out of the office, Simon enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, skiing and watching rugby.

Mark has spent his career in IT running large development, support and consultant teams both in-house and off-shore, ranging from a couple of developers to over 120 team members. He has developed a number of enterprise systems himself, many of which are in use worldwide today.

If he is not working, Mark is probably cycling and will take any opportunity to combine the two.

Bharat has gained extensive experience in the IT industry, designing multi-tenanted, cloud-hosted web applications, program management and designing innovative solutions to overcome practical problems in the legal, accounting and automotive industries.

Bharat enjoys travelling and reading, as well as watching cricket, football and tennis.

Richard provides financial challenge, insight and advice to Xperate in a non-executive capacity.  He has held several directorships in businesses of varying size in the software, technology and learning industries, and completed some highly successful transactions.

His experience comes from working extensively in both the UK and overseas and he is a chartered accountant by trade, having trained and worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Richard enjoys outdoor activities including golf, tennis and watching his daughters play netball.

Jay is a passionate Technical Architect with more than 15 years’ experience in architecting, designing and developing various software solutions across a wide range of technologies and business domains. Jay has designed systems for small organisations and large cloud-based, multi-tenanted systems alike, making him the perfect technical architect.

Mark is responsible for leading Xperate's International commercial strategy and developing initiatives that drive revenue growth. He has held several senior positions in legal technology businesses focused on both Corporate Legal and Private Practice. His experience comes from helping businesses grow internationally whilst based in London, Sydney and New York.

Outside work Mark enjoys coaching minis rugby and running, mainly after his three kids!

Hayley joins Xperate with a wealth of experience from working at the highest levels across various industries and international businesses.  Among her many skills, Hayley is an excellent communicator and holds the highest standards of professionalism, creating lasting partnerships and business relationships.

In her own time, alongside passions for the theatre and cooking, Hayley is an active member of her local community and has held the position of Parish Clerk since May 2021.

Stuart is an experienced team leader and Project Manager with nearly 30 years of experience, mainly in the legal sector. As a skilled communicator who is Prince 2 certified, Stuart is a tenacious project manager who is highly organised and driven to exceed project expectations.

In his spare time, he enjoys motorsport, travel, horology and most outdoor activities.

Nilay joined Xperate after working for over 14 years as a Technical Lead. He has an unrivalled knowledge of all things technical having previously held roles such as Senior Systems Engineer and Technical Analyst. He specialises in RPA, Agile and .Net but can usually turn his hand to just about anything.

When he is not working Nilay likes to read, listen to music & loves to play and watch cricket.

Vaibhav (pronounced as ‘Vebo’) has over 13 years of experience in the IT industry. He has worked on various technologies and has particular expertise in areas such as Multi-tenancy, Web Security, Progressive web applications and Restful APIs.

In his leisure time Vaibhav enjoys watching Hindi or regional movies.

Highly organised, with a keen eye for detail and a love for professional relationship building, Becky is a skilled Executive Assistant with over 25 years’ experience in customer service delivery.

Becky is a keen follower of women's sports, particularly tennis and football, and tries to attend matches and tournaments whenever possible.

Mark has been in the legal industry for 25 years, having started his career in a Law Firm as an office junior and working his way up to Operations Director. After a move out of Practice and into Legal Tech, Mark went on to successfully project manage over 50 PMS implementations before joining Xperate in 2024. 

Mark particular enjoys being client focused and working closely with the implementation team to achieve successful outcomes.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and has developed a taste for renovation and DIY projects.

John began his career by seamlessly integrating electronic forms into major corporations but has evolved into a seasoned professional specialising in architecting and delivering cutting-edge IT solutions across a broad spectrum of industries. With a wealth of experience spanning 30 years, John not only brings a deep knowledge base but also a passion for keeping abreast of the latest advancements, ensuring his skills remain at the forefront of industry demand.

John is a dog lover and in his spare time an avid DIY’er and photography enthusiast who likes to escape once a year to go sailing along the Pembrokeshire coast.

Nick is a highly skilled data migrations specialist.  With over 25 years’ experience in the legal sector, Nick brings to Xperate a deep knowledge of most leading practice management systems, in addition to a profound understanding of  legal accounting.

Working closely with clients, Nick will ensure that data is transferred with the upmost care and to the clients’ specifications.

In his spare time Nick enjoys travelling and is an avid fan of football and motor sports.

Reuben has spent his entire career in the legal tech industry in various technical roles. Motivated to close the gap between software and user, Reuben has worked closely with large multinational legal firms, accountants and councils across the UK, Europe and North America.

Away from the desk, Reuben loves to spend his time on the tennis court and has recently taken up the new sport of pickleball.

Rob is a very highly regarded IT professional with over 20 years of experience working within the Legal Tech domain, primarily as a QA Manager for a large PCMS provider.

Throughout his career Rob has excelled in troubleshooting technical issues and challenges,  approaching problems with an open and positive mindset.  His experience has seen him lead successful and diverse teams both on and off shore, covering a variety of different products and software.

In his spare time Rob enjoys weightlifting and various fitness and outdoor activities including walking. 

An experienced consultant with over 15 years' experience of implementing and customising leading practice and case management systems, Josh embodies Xperate with his innovative approach to solutions.

Josh is a big cricket fan and loves to play for his local team when it's not raining.

With experience of successfully implementing software for a variety of different clients, including national UK firms and local solicitor practices, Rob is widely regarded as an expert in software implementation and workflow design.

When Rob is not working closely with clients to provide ongoing development to maximise their efficiency, he is playing badminton or vintage console games.

Anna is a Solutions Consultant with over 25 years of experience in the legal sector, working primarily as a Workflow Implementation Specialist with particular expertise in Linetime Liberate Case Management Software. Anna’s ethos is to build lasting relationships with clients based on mutual trust, respect and honesty.

Outside of work, Anna’s passion is music and can often be found at concerts and festivals.  She has been fortunate enough to have been to Glastonbury twice.

Ryan is a Solutions Consultant with over 5 years experience working specifically with legal software, helping clients resolve issues by finding practical and efficient technical solutions. Ryan has particular experience with software implementations, workflow management and Case Management administration.

Hrishikesh (Rishi) has vast experience in the IT industry, spanning across industry domains such as Legal, Banking, Telecoms and Pharmaceutical, working predominantly in the area of Data & Business Intelligence.  He has designed end-to-end data loading/migration solutions and has extensive experience of BI, including industry leading platforms such as Power BI and IBM Cognos.  

In his spare time, Hrishikesh likes to read P. G. Wodehouse novels, particularly those centred around Blandings Castle or golf stories.

Kiran has worked throughout his career in project development and brings with him a wealth of experience and industry expertise particularly as a Program Manager and Technical Lead, specialising in RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and .NET technologies.

In his spare time, you’ll find Kiran with his nose in a good book!

Prashant has been implementing software solutions across multiple business domains for his entire career.  He has over 13 years of expertise in developing attended and unattended Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions.

He likes cricket and reading fiction books when he has time off.

Sayalee, based in Pune, holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Pune University. With over 8 years of expertise as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Sayalee demonstrates proficiency in end-to-end recruiting, talent assessment, and acquisition strategies. She specialises in IT recruitment, human resources, and organizational development.

Sayalee's proactive sourcing approach ensures Xperate attracts and retains top industry talent.

Beyond work, Sayalee indulges in dancing and discovering new places and cultures.

Bandu has worked in software engineering for over 15 years. With his ability for critical thinking and attention to detail, over the years Bandu has developed dozens of software for a range of different industries. He has also designed cloud hosted web applications.

In his spare time, Bandu loves to trek and play cricket.

A full stack professional with a background in IT and Electronics Manufacturing, Nikhil has a wealth of experience. His expertise lies in end-to-end application development, having successfully designed, and implemented, applications of various sizes. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of technology, Nikhil has contributed to the successful packaging of multiple applications. 

Outside of work, he finds solace in his passion for horse riding and travelling and enjoys watching web series.

Pratik is a knowledgeable and skilled Lead Developer.  He is meticulous in his work and applies his expertise to incorporate objectives seamlessly into new project plans and releases. Pratik has worked both individually and as part of a team for organisations of various different sizes, giving him a wide range of experience and skills.

Vinay is an experienced Full Stack Lead Developer with experience of working in many of the latest and most demanding technologies.

He is Microsoft certified in Azure fundamentals and has experience in working on several key projects from both onshore and offshore location, leading the team in delivering the product to our clients on time.

Vinay enjoys travelling and listening to music.

Aditya is a Testing Specialist with more than 8 years of experience in Manual and Automation testing using a variety of tools and software.  His expertise extends to mobile devices, websites and API testing covering performance and checking scalability and stability. He has additional knowledge of Design Framework using BDD Cucumber and BrowserStack with the Cloud.

Ruhi is a knowledgeable and skilled Lead Test Engineer with more than 6 years of experience in Manual and Automation testing using a variety of tools and software. 

Her expertise extends to Desktop Applications, websites and API testing covering performance and checking scalability and stability.  She is meticulous in her work and applies her expertise to incorporate objectives seamlessly into new project plans and releases.

Ruhi has worked as part of a team for organisations of various different sizes, giving her a wide range of experience and skills.