Marrable Services
Software Solutions
Reliable, Flexible, Cost Effective
Contents
1 About Marrable Services
6 Why it works for you
2 Why Marrable Services
7 Why Qubiz
3 How we do it
8 Clients we work with
4 About Sean Murphy
9 Case studies
5 What we do
10 Our team
About Marrable Services
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.
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 Murphy
Software Delivery
Outsourcing Expertise
• Over 20 Years commercial
• Has established software
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.
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
• End to end project delivery
• Web solutions
• Team augmentation
• Business Intelligence
• Flexible resourcing
• Systems integration
• Support and maintenance
• SaaS
• Innovation
• SharePoint Applications
• Independent testing and QA
• Bespoke business systems
and applications
What we do (cont)
• Solving software delivery issues
• IT Operational Health Check
• Implementing or improving
• Advising on flexible resourcing
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
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
7
The Team
SEAN MURPHY (MANAGING DIRECTOR – MARRABLE SERVICES)
Sean has over 20 years commercial technology experience with 13 years handson 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 team
This one is working for Thomsons Online Benefits