Tech Consulting

Technology is only as useful as the problems it solves, and the people it serves. At Purple Shirt, we take a people-led approach to engineering: blending technical capability with deep insight into user, employee and customer experience.

People-led engineering

Under the technical leadership of our CTO, Gavin Henry, we help organisations make confident technology decisions, solve complex challenges, and deliver meaningful, scalable solutions.

We’re part of the Elemental Concept family, giving us access to a world-class global development team. That means we can help you think strategically, act decisively, and build things that last.

What we offer

Tech consultancy

We work alongside your team to uncover where technology can drive change, and help you act on it. Whether you need strategic support, architectural direction or specialised skills, we’ll tailor our approach to suit your needs. Services include:

  • Fractional CTOs and CSOs
  • Technical and data architecture
  • AI and machine learning consultancy
  • Embedded development and QA teams.

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Tech due diligence

Thinking about investment, acquisition or scaling up? We’ll complete a deep analysis of your tech stack to identify problems and unlock efficiencies ensuring your organisation is ready for growth. What we cover:

  • Infrastructure, architecture, code and stack
  • Security and scalability
  • Development processes and QA
  • Operational workflows and risk
  • Data architecture and governance.

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Data due diligence & discovery

We help you get the most from your data, responsibly, securely, and with purpose. We combine deep technical know-how with a human-centred lens to uncover insights, ensure compliance, and unlock growth. What’s involved:

  • Data architecture and infrastructure audit
  • Governance and compliance checks
  • BI, AI and ML opportunity mapping
  • Strategic data roadmap development.

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Software development

We build modern, robust, scalable software that solves real problems. Our approach is pragmatic, experience-led, and always focused on value. Development services include:

  • Prototyping and MVPs
  • Enterprise-grade platform builds
  • Mobile apps
  • Platform maintenance and support
  • Embedded teams for QA and infrastructure.

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Legacy systems

Your business may still rely on older systems, and that’s OK. We support, maintain and modernise legacy technologies, helping you balance stability with future readiness. We work with:

  • Older languages (VB6, legacy PHP, Java 8, etc.)
  • End-of-life frameworks (.NET, Java Struts)
  • Ageing databases (Access, Oracle, on-prem SQL Server)
  • Complex architectures (monoliths, CORBA, SOAP, etc.)
  • Business-critical systems needing modernisation.

Why build with Purple Shirt

We’re not just tech experts, we’re problem solvers with a bias for action. Our team brings clarity to complexity, combining design thinking, technical excellence, and real-world pragmatism to help your organisation move forward.

Let’s make technology work better, for your business and for the people it serves.

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The leadership team

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Steve Alexander
Managing Director
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Blake Lough
Director of Experience
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Kimberley Edgell
Head of Employee Experience
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Chris Green
Head of Strategy & Innovation
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Jon Martin
Head of Design
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Gaven Henry
Chief Technology Officer