Maria Arinbjarnar: CEO

Maria has a BSc and MSc in Computer Science from Reykjavik University and is a recent PhD student at the University of York. She has a number of published articles at international conferences and is the inventor of the unique Interactive Drama engine.

 

Maria has four years' worth of experience in Database Design and Software Development with a track record in leading and supporting high quality complex projects. She has excellent problem solving skills and a proven ability to implement appropriate solutions. Maria leads from the front with a charismatic management style to create effective teams, motivating people to enable them to work together, achieve excellence and fulfil their potential. She possesses a structured, analytical approach with a keen eye and attention to detail and combines an understanding of business issues along with sharp strategic focus. Maria is an effective communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills; able to get to the core of issues and promote viable solutions to achieve significant results.

 

 

Ross Meikle: Creative writer

Ross is a graduate of the University of York with a BA in Writing, Directing and Performance from the Department of Theatre, Film and Television. He has a wealth of experience of creative writing in the form of prose (novels, short stories), play scripts (theatre, live multimedia events), screenplays (television, short film) and now for computer games. He has also articles, conference talks and blog entries. He has experience of writing both independently and as part of a collaborative team, for which he has taken a head role. He has also edited within these genres for others.

 

Ross has developed copywriting skills as a freelance writer, including creating scripts for advertisement purposes and developing technical worksheets for theatre rehearsals. He has extensive research skills that include using books, journals and the Internet, and conducting phone and live interviews. He also has undertaken secretarial and administrative duties including minute-taking.

 

Ross has travelled the country as a self-taught storyteller with his original fairy tales for both adults and children in a number of scenarios, including open mic nights, charity gigs and community events. He has also been commissioned to write and perform stories to a brief.

 

 

Alice Rowan: Graphic Artist

Alice is a graduate of York St John University with a BA in Fine Art from the Faculty of Art. She has a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of art history and theory that informs and influences her own projects. She has worked on art in collaboration with other artists and has created many pieces independently. Her graduation installation involved forming fairy tale environments from hundreds of tiny images including some gritty subjects to emphasise the darkness behind the ethereal scenes. Her time at University gave Alice the opportunity to practise creative digital application, lino cut printing and ink drawing: mediums that she continues to use in her professional life as an artist. Alice can claim a number of exhibitions in spaces around York including Blake Head Caf�, VJ's Art Bar, According to McGee and City Screen Basement. Furthermore Alice has produced artwork for the York-based chocolate company Choc-Affair and the theatre company Six Lips Theatre.

 

Alice plays in two bands local to York and has played at some of the finest venues in the city as well as hosting gigs in improvised spaces like living rooms, basements and exhibition spaces. Combining her talents, Alice has produced a lot of promotional material for local bands including album packaging and inserts, posters and flyers.

 

 

Peter White: Developer

Peter is on placement as a Developer with WeEnrich whilst studying towards a BSc in Psychology in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at York St John University. Peter has a strong passion for web technology and has garnered a wealth of industry experience having worked for such companies as Aviva, Snapshot Media and RIC Dubai, amongst others. As a Developer, Peter is familiar with JavaScript, MySQL and PHP, which he uses to create innovative web applications from a MVC perspective. Peter brings a unique skill set to the WeEnrich. He runs a digital media agency, Synthetic Studios, and is on placement with WeEnrich.