Meet the Team
Key responsibilities:
- Directing Flex IT
- Secure IT solutions
- Ensuring premium services
Career History
Adrian joined Dyke Yaxley in 1994 and qualified as an AAT Accounts Technician. His passion and interest for IT led to him being appointed as in-house IT Manager at Dyke Yaxley in 1997.
Adrian radically overhauled the Dyke Yaxley IT system in 1998 and then identified the opportunity to out-source his team’s IT skills to clients and other local businesses.
Re-branded as Flex IT, the company now has a growing team of technicians working for a large local and national client base, including the League Managers’ Association and Professional Cricketers’ Association.
Contact Details
T 01743 235000
E adrian.key@flexit.co.uk
Adrian, the nitty gritty
Best place ever visited?
Whistler
Who do you admire most in business?
Lord Sugar and Richard Branson
Tell us something surprising about you?
I once competed against the Great British Water Polo team – we lost narrowly (don’t tell anyone, but it was the Great British ladies polo team!)
If you could choose any three dinner guests, who would they be?
Valentino Rossi, Colin McRae and Bradley Wiggins
Which words were used most regularly in your school report to describe you?
Adrian is very capable but must concentrate more
What’s your greatest achievement?
Becoming a father
What are your hobbies and interests?
Snowboarding, swimming, football (of a fashion!) and eating!
Who is your favourite football team?
West Ham United and England
Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring excellent customer care at all times
- Managing the team in all areas of business
Career History
Matt joined Dyke Yaxley in the Administration Department, and later moved into Accounts where he qualified as an AAT Accounts Technician and part-qualified ACCA.
In 1998, Matt made a career change into IT when he joined Adrian Key in launching IT services within Dyke Yaxley.
After gaining technical exams and experience, Matt is now responsible for managing Flex IT. He focuses on winning new business and demonstrating quality and committed customer service to Flex IT’s expanding client base.
Contact Details
T 01743 235000
E matt.childerhouse@flexit.co.uk
Matt, the nitty gritty
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Marine Biologist
Best place ever visited?
Madrid
Tell us something surprising about you:
I was founder member of the shark trust charity
If you could choose any three dinner guests, who would they be?
Johnny Depp, Sir Alex Ferguson and Chris Evans
You are allowed to take one item to your desert island, what would it be?
My son Oliver
If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would spend your money on?
Lamborghini Murcielago
Which words were used most regularly in your school report to describe you?
Must try harder but a brilliant footballer!
What are you hobbies and interests?
Football, golf, formula 1, diving and sharks
Who is your favourite football team?
Manchester United
Key responsibilities:
- Managing the team
- Server support and troubleshooting
- Client-side installations
- Prospecting and sales (including quotations and orders)
Career History
From a young age, Simon has been interested in computers and IT, studying Information Systems at Secondary School and going on to complete a Geography and Computer Science degree at Chester College.
After completing his degree, Simon accepted a full-time position in the IT Department at Dyke Yaxley and has never looked back since. Simon is a valuable member of the team and in 2014 he completed 10 years working at Flex IT.
Contact Details
T 01743 235000
E simon.davies@flexit.co.uk
Simon, the nitty gritty
What did you want to be when you grew up?
RAF fast jet pilot
Best place ever visited?
Mexico – swimming and snorkelling with whale sharks was a highlight!
If you could choose any three dinner guests, who would they be?
Al Murray, Phillip Schofield and Sienna Miller
You are allowed to take one item to your desert island, what would it be?
My iPod
If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would spend your money on?
An Aston Martin
Which actor would you choose to play you in a film of your life?
Ewan McGregor
What’s your most treasured possession?
I’m lost without my iPhone
What are your hobbies and interests?
Snowboarding, badminton, running, Formula 1 and football
Who is your favourite football team?
Aston Villa
Key responsibilities:
- Assessing, maintaining and updating IT systems and networks
- Troubleshooting and repairing networks, servers and workstation problems
Career History
After completing his degree in Environmental Monitoring and Protection, Vinny worked in local authority for one year. He was then appointed as Health and Safety and IT specialist for the Furrows Group, where he worked for eight years.
Vinny later made the decision to do some travelling with friends, where he visited New Zealand and Australia, travelling and working for two years.
When Vinny returned home from New Zealand and Australia he looked to pursue a career within IT, where he was appointed IT support technician for Flex IT in 2007 and has now been with us over 10 years!
Contact Details
T 01743 235000
E vincent.crean@flexit.co.uk
Vinny, the nitty gritty
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A train driver
Best place ever visited?
New Zealand (South Island)
Who do you admire most in business?
Sir John Harvey-Jones
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
If you don’t ask you won’t get
You are allowed to take one item to your desert island, what would it be?
A luxury yacht or a dingy with paddles!
Which words were used most regularly in your school report to describe you
A popular lad
What’s your lifetime ambition?
Be happy and content whilst travelling the world
What are your hobbies and interests?
Skiing, canoeing, badminton, chess and socialising
Who is your favourite football team?
Leeds United
Key responsibilities:
- Resolving technical issues and logging Flex IT calls
- Deliver IT support to clients
- Configuring new workstations and laptops
Career History
Sam joined the Flex in-house team in 2012. He is one of the first points of contact for customers who need help and support.
Sam works with clients from a wide variety of industry sectors, managing calls that come into the Flex IT helpdesk. He carries out regular checks on client systems and also configures new workstations and laptops.
Contact Details
T 01743 235000
E sam.payne@flexit.co.uk
Sam, the nitty gritty
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Fireman (Fireman Sam!)
Best place ever visited?
Las Vegas
If you could choose any three dinner guests, who would they be?
Christiano Ronaldo, Cheryl Cole and Jimmy Carr
If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would spend your money on?
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in orange
Which actor would you choose to play you in a film of your life?
Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey
What’s your most treasured possession?
My car
What are your hobbies and interests?
Football, the gym, IT, cars and going out with my friends
Who is your favourite football team?
Real Madrid
- Remote support
- System operation
- Back-up Exec software
- Technical fault diagnosis
- ICT hardware and equipment
Jamie joined Flex IT in May 2017 after gaining experience working at two local primary schools as an IT Technician; Mount Pleasant and Martin Wilson.
Jamie completed his studies prior to this at The Wakeman School and Shrewsbury College.
Jamie hopes to keep moving up the career ladder as far as he can here at Flex IT and hopes that during his time here, he can expand his existing knowledge in IT and continue learning new skills.
T 01743 235000
E jamie.rushworth@flexit.co.uk
Hobbies and Interests?
Playing bass guitar in a band, ice hockey and motorsports
Favourite food?
Curry or anything sweet!
Favourite place ever visited?
London
Favourite film(s)?
Into the Wild / Grand Budapest Hotel
What is your dream car?
A Tesla or a classic American muscle car
Favourite TV show growing up?
Ed, Edd n Eddy
If you weren't working at Flex IT, what would your ideal occupation be?
A full time musician or a racing driver.
What's the one piece of advise you would give others about life?
Try not to take things too seriously.
And finally, what are your aspirations and ambitions for working at Flex IT?
I hope to keep moving up the ladder as far as i can.
Key areas of expertise:
- Remote support
- System operation
- Back-up Exec software
- Technical fault diagnosis
- ICT hardware and equipment
Reuben joined Flex IT in August 2017 as an IT Support Technician after completing his studies at Shrewsbury Sixth Form College and prior to that at Mary Webb School.
Reuben hopes to learn as much as he can here at Flex IT and hopes that during his time here, he can expand his existing knowledge in IT and continue to learn new skills.
T 01743 235000
Hobbies and Interests?
Mountain biking, rugby, hiking, climbing and games
Favourite food?
Roast chicken!
Favourite place ever visited?
Whistler, Canada
Favourite film(s)?
Saving Private Ryan
What is your dream car?
Land Rover Defender
Favourite TV show growing up?
Arthur
Have you ever won anything? What was it?
In the Olympic School Games i won a Gold in Archery!
If you weren't working at Flex IT, what would your ideal occupation be?
A mountain bike trail guide
What's the one piece of advise you would give others about life?
Go for it - do what you can't!!
And finally, what are your aspirations and ambitions for working at Flex IT?
To learn as much as I can.
Key areas of expertise:
- Remote support
- System operation
- Back-up Exec software
- Technical fault diagnosis
- ICT hardware and equipment
Jay joined Flex IT in October 2018 as an IT Support Technician after completing his studies of Computer Science at Shrewsbury Sixth Form College and prior to that at Sundorne Secondary School.
Jay hopes to learn as much as he can here at Flex IT and hopes that during his time here, he can expand his existing knowledge in IT and continue to learn new skills.
T 01743 235000
Hobbies and Interests?
Football, cricket and socialising with friends
Favourite food?
Curry - the obvious choice!
Favourite place ever visited?
Barcelona, Spain
Favourite film(s)?
The wolf of wall street
Do you have a favourite football team?
Manchester United
Do you have any pets?
Yes, a dog called Snoop Dog Jr. (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
Tell us something that is unique / surprising about you?
I was invited to train at Lilleshall which was run by Frank Lampard and Kelly Smith and at that time was where the England national team were training.
Favourite TV show growing up?
Drake and Josh
Have you ever won anything? What was it?
I won a lot of football competitions when i played for Shrewsbury Juniors FC.
If you weren't working at Flex IT, what would your ideal occupation be?
A footballer - always wanted to be one when i was younger
What's the one piece of advise you would give others about life?
Take every opportunity that is presented to yourself
And finally, what are your aspirations and ambitions for working at Flex IT?
To learn and expand my knowledge base
Key responsibilities:
- Server and workstation support
- Firewall and router configuration
- Installing, configuring and deploying new server builds
- Diagnosing and resolving faults with clients systems
- Sending out technical news bulletins to all clients
Contact Details
T 01743 235000
E thomas.witterick@flexit.co.uk