Meet the Team
Choosing the correct partner to work with you on your CSI/Syteline implementation, upgrade or project is an important consideration. You need to be confident that they have the right blend of business background and knowledge, industry experience and most importantly, people skills.
These qualities are vital to the success of your project.
At Gradient, we have those skills. Underpinned by professional qualifications. We are flexible, agile and yet focused whilst always putting the client at the centre of everything we do. Working closely with your team, we will add real value.
A qualified CIMA accountant with a passion for troubleshooting, Stephanie created Gradient Consulting 23 years ago, when told she was unemployable!
Graduating in Economics and then Psychology many years ago, Mike started his career in finance in the City. This was at the time of the start of the universal use of electronic-based systems to bring efficiencies into the workplace and create competitive advantage, interest in manufacturing created the opportunity to switch into this world.
Lesley started her life within ERP Consultancy over twenty years ago, she has worked within a variety of software houses in an array of positions, including Consultant, Project Manager, Programme Manager and Consulting Manager.
Paul has worked in several Blue Chip and SME companies and most recently for a major ERP vendor, where he led a team of internationally based consultants implementing a number of applications within a pan-European manufacturer.
His Supply Chain journey began after his education, working in various operational, consultancy and project lead roles undertaking ERP & Supply Chain systems implementation and process improvement.
Eva came to the UK in 2000 from Spain after qualifying to become a solicitor. She aimed to learn English and gain business experience in the UK. Since migrating, Eva has worked in various roles at companies such as Boots, General Motors, Kellogg’s and James Walker Group in roles such as Business Analyst and IT Solutions Consultant. Eva has also been involved in numerous implementations concerning Infor Syteline ERP software.
Having initially been educated linguistically, a shortage of suitable positions resulted in Guy’s main career being over 30 years within the aviation/aerospace sector covering a wide range of roles, including management, customer-facing, complaints resolution, project management (APMP Qual) and operational.
Erika moved to the UK from Italy in 2015, looking for an opportunity. Her IT background helped her find a place as Project Coordinator for International Car Wash Group. She was heavily involved in their ERP implementation and worked closely with Gradient Consulting, who managed the project.
Mark started his business career as a trainee chartered accountant, eventually migrating to the role of Senior Auditor in the practice. In the early 1990s, he embarked on a career change and did a degree in management followed by a Masters degree in information management. This led to a career in IT in the aerospace manufacturing industry, where he worked on providing solutions to business problems, building reporting systems, integrating systems and improving business processes and productivity.
Ana came to the UK more than 20 years after graduating with a Degree in Business Administration. Once in the UK, she achieved her CIMA qualification working for an FMCG multinational, where she gained extensive experience in many functions including costing and manufacturing, financial planning and reporting, sales and marketing, ERP implementations and process improvement projects.
A maths graduate, Iwona followed her heart and future husband and in 2001 left Poland for the UK. While working for CAV Aerospace in Procurement, Iwona got involved in their ERP implementation and met Stephanie who managed the project.
Adam has spent the last 12 years working for Airline Services Interiors – an aerospace manufacturing business based in Manchester.
While working for Airline Services Interiors, Adam played a key role in the implementation of the Infor Syteline ERP system working closely with both Stephanie and Iwona.
While working for Airline Services Interiors, Adam played a key role in the implementation of the Infor Syteline ERP system working closely with both Stephanie and Iwona.
Jon began his career in web design before moving to a more software development focused role upon joining Gradient’s technical team in 2022, where his 10 plus years of programming experience have helped expand Gradient’s capabilities.
He enjoys the puzzle-like problem solving of software development and likes to research and learn new things.
Working in a commercial environment for over 20 years with substantial project management experience, making a significant contribution to increased company turnover from £6 million to £12 million. Introducing new quality management systems and best practice policies/procedures to improve operations. Extensive experience in managing substantial contracts, budgets and staff within a fast-paced and technically detailed business sector.
Sarah started her career in Sheffield working in a warehouse. Whilst working here, she was asked to help implement barcode assisted warehousing. In 1999 she moved to Manchester, working as a warehousing support analyst for the company whose software she’d help to put in place.
Lyndon started his career at 16 as an engineering apprentice with the Ministry of Defence, later becoming a Technical Sales Engineer designing storage and logistic solutions for blue-chip companies. Before joining Gradients team, he gained many years of experience in production, management and supply of to the sub-contract parts to Aerospace, Scientific, Medical and general manufacturing marketplaces.
Our Associates
To support our clients throughout their ERP journey, we occasionally rely on the trusted expertise of other colleagues. Although not a part of our team, they are a part of the Gradient family. We choose to work with our associates to further enhance our support offering to you.
TwentyFour IT Services Ltd is a specialist Managed Service Provider with a dedicated team containing decades of experience. Specialising in IT Security, Backup and Disaster Recovery, IT Support, Networks, VoIP, Broadband and Leased Lines as well as Cloud Services including Office 365, and Hosted IaaS.
Founded in 1989, The Copley Consulting Group is a software solution provider with hundreds of successful ERP implementations. They work with manufacturers to modernize and grow their business, aided by a nationwide team of consultants.
Alison provides a full range of HR services to a range of small to medium sized businesses, across all sectors.