Meet Our Team.

...and the rest of the geniuses

• Tom C

  Tom Chruszcz – Senior Marketing Analyst

  When Tom had achieved all that there was to achieve in his hometown of Manchester, he set off for the golden paved city of London and TrafficBroker in June 2006. A career highlight so far is stumbling on his ex-band’s name, ‘The Big Naturals’ in a rude keyword list. Most likely to: Be eating crunchy nut cornflakes Favourite 80’s band: Heuy Lewis & The News Favourite Stallone quote: ‘You are the disease, I am thecure’ (Cobra)
• Ernest

  Ernest Doku – Technical Editor

  After studying English and Lingustics at Manchester University, Ernest worked as games tester and manual copywriter for Eidos. Later Ernest moved into freelance marketing and PR before joining the Omio team as Technical Editor. As a gadget lover, writing and maintaining Omio is a dream. Ernest’s love of all forms of entertainment has made him into a mine of useless knowledge which has come in useful as contestant on the Weakest Link and Brainteaser. Likes: Challenging expectations... and being cryptic Dislikes: Apathy... also snakes Claim To Fame:: Proud owner of a GamesMaster Golden Joystick
• Pete

  Pete Ross – Copywriter

  Pete started in 2006 in PPC having worked in a B2B publisher where he wrote articles about hydraulic lift systems and portable lighting generators. As one of the first 12 employees, he now regales his colleagues with sentimental anecdotes about the good old days when TrafficBroker worked out of one room in Highgate Studios. Favourite Arnie quote: ‘Get to the chopper’ (Predator) Least likely to: To go on an early morning jog Favourite Film Villain: Jareth in Labyrinth (David Bowie)
• Kate

  Kate Crowley – Copywriter

  Before TrafficBroker, Kate split her time between her hometown and Oxford University. One was full of drunks and drug dealers wielding screwdrivers, the other was her hometown. Needless to say landing a job at TrafficBroker as a Marketing Analyst was a relief! Least likely to: Let a grammatical error slide Interesting fact: The volcanic eruption at Tambora in 1815 had the force of 11 billion tonnes of TNT Favourite Arnie quote: ‘It’s not a tumour’ (Kindergarden Cop)
• Andy

  Andy Kent – Senior Developer

  Coming from a Design Agency background, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge on all things front-end, along with a love of Ruby and a passion for web standards. Andy sits on the Industrial Panel for The University of Kent's Multimedia Technology program. Most likely to: Make spelling mistakes Least likely to: Escape from Essex alive Favorite animal: Panda
• Tom M

  Tom Manning – Technical Analyst

  Tom joined us in March 2007 when we poached him from the music industry where his main highlight included playing for the Queen (that’s the Queen, not the band). When he’s not running PPC campaigns and websites he can usually be found propping up a bar in his local / in a curry house / on a football pitch (delete as applicable). If you could ban one phrase what would it be?: Carbon footprint What did you want to be when you were younger? Flash Gordon Least favourite fashion trend: Low-cut skinny jeans on guys. Put it away!
• Daniel

  Daniel – Business Analyst

  Daniel is TrafficBroker’s man in black, I’ve never seen him wear a pastel shade and if I did I’d ring the doctor because something would definitely be up. In his long stint at TrafficBroker, Daniel has headed a PPC team, run publishing projects and now is working as a Business Analyst Most likely to: Be wearing a Cyberdog t-shirt Least likely to: Sunbathe Favourite Blackadder quote: ‘They do say, Mrs. M, that verbal insults hurt more than physical pain. They are, of course, wrong, as you will soon discover when I stick this toasting fork into your head’.
• Jesus

  Jesus Carrera – Front-end Developer

  Jesus is our recent import from Spain. After working there as a Programmer and Creative Director, he joined us with the task of breathing life into our designs. In development he loves mixing technologies as much as he loves mixing cocktails. He even gets time to practice Capoeira, play the guitar and enjoy video mixing (not at the time, surely?) Most likely to: Be looking for la fiesta Least likely to: Pronounce correctly "Leicester Square" Interesting fact: Between each image that your eyes capture, there is a brief resetting period of blindness, that your brain covers with lingering after-images, which makes your vision appear to be fluid and uninterrupted, even though is not.
• Alex

  Alex Crowley – Technical Analyst

  Before he started at TrafficBroker Alex worked at a video rental shop/internet café, yet still managed to get a first in philosophy. Who said watching films rots the brain? When Alex isn’t touring the world on a bike that cost more than the average house, he creates wacky scripts for the strategy team. Interesting fact: Alex has set foot in 4 continents in 72 hours Motto: ‘If at first you don’t succeed, you’re not a Crowley’ Most likely to: To die from a script induced heart attack
• Emma

  Emma Coleman – Marketing Analyst

  Emma’s is a true rags to riches tale: from lowly bar wench in the dreary depths of a Carshalton pub to the bright world of affiliate marketing as Strategy Assistant in November 2006. Her American Studies degree helped her in Las Vegas to pick the perfect American breakfast, steak apparently. If I was an instrument I would be: A Guitar Hero controller Another interesting fact: I think Arnie's best role by far was in 'Junior' Favourite book: The Hungry Caterpillar (fo’ realz)
• Marcin

  Marcin Ciszak – Senior Developer

  Since studying Robotics, Automation and Computer Science Marcin has worked in engineering, digital TV, web development and IT consultancy. In 2006 Marcin moved to the UK to work for TrafficBroker in the IT department. He still plans to build a robot and hopefully by early 2012 he’ll have his very own Polish T-1000. AKA: The wind surfing superstar Loves: Extreme sports Least likely: To beat Deep Blue in a chess game
• Fariba

  Fariba Ghiassi-Faeiz – Accountant Assistant

  Fariba came to England after leaving Iran where she worked as a political journalist. She studied Finance Management and accounting. After completing her AAT, looking for a job she invested in a lucky bamboo and lo and behold found a job at TrafficBroker in February 2007. That’s one lucky plant! Favourite drink: Non alcoholic vodka (you know she never drinks) Hobby: Definitely not shopping Favourite Film: Brokeback Mountain
• Beth

  Beth Charlesworth – Marketing Analyst

  Beth joined TrafficBroker in April 2007 having studied modern languages at Newnham College Cambridge. As well as speaking Russian and French, she is fluent in the language of Rock! She is surely the biggest Iron Maiden fan in affiliate marketing and plans to follow her idols to Paris, Twickenham, Trondheim, Wacken and Warsaw in their 2008 tour. Most likely to: Go to the ends of the earth to see Iron Maiden play Favourite PM: Margaret Thatcher Star sign: Aries
• Regina

  Regina Miecchi – Senior Designer

  By her own admission Regina is a strong character and is not afraid to speak her mind especially when it comes to the tricky issue of design. Since February 2007 she has worked in TrafficBroker and has designed websites for the PPC and Publishing teams as well as proving herself a dab hand at interactive design. Favourite thing about Italy: Love, food and holidays Motto: Volere é Potere!: If you want to do it, you can do it. Favourite book: Kite Runner
• Matt W

  Matt Wheeler – Head of Publishing

  Undisputed champion of Wii tennis, Matt was of the first TrafficBroker employees, starting in 2005 when most decent folk probably hadn’t even heard of Google. He has been a PPC analyst, run his own PPC team and in early 2007 began work on Omio as Publishing Manager. Best riff: Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne Favourite film quote: “If the milk turns out to be sour, I aint the kind of pussy to drink it” Did you know: Some bacteria can live happily in nuclear waste. Their DNA regenerates as fast as it is destroyed.
• Juan Pedro

  Juan Pedro Calderon – Marketing Manager

  Juan Pedro started in TrafficBroker in September 2007 as Marketing Analyst. His previous jobs included wine consultant, a marketing manager in Chile and even a scuba diving instructor. I wondered why he always wears flippers. He’s currently studying an Executive MBA at Imperial, juggling PPC campaigns and coursework, he must be a brave man. Favourite book: Blindness – Jose Saramago Favourite super villain: Zorak (Space Ghost Archvillain) Beach holiday/city break: Beach holiday but away from crowded resorts
• Hannes

  Hannes Ortner – Linguistics Analyst

  Hannes started in the Strategy Team in 2007 as a Linguistics Analyst. He is a true polyglot, speaking over 7 languages including German, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Not only did Hannes train to be a simultaneous interpreter, he also managed to become a professional bassoonist on the way. Impressive. Come on Hannes play us a tune. Interesting fact: Japanese and Chinese are ENTIRELY different languages (yes they really are, so don’t ask me again) Least likely to: Travel to another country without understanding at least the basics of its official language Motto: ‘Enjoy life and party as much as you can and as long as you can!’
• Yan

  Yan Foo – HR Manager

  Yan originally came to UK to study Accountancy and had worked in companies like Coral Casinos and Branson’s Virgin Companies. Later changed direction and moved into Human Resources and worked for companies like Sega, GT Interactive, Virgin Mobile and Ascent Media. When Yan isn’t sorting out everyone’s problems she loves baking cakes and gardening Favourite Drink: Green tea and anything non-alcoholic Hobbies: Baking and making cards Favourite TV Series: NCIS
• Carl

  Carl Gaywood – Head of Strategy

  Carl joined the IT team in June 2007 with over 6 years experience working as a developer. He really loves code! Carl proved himself to be a real high roller in Vegas in the 2007 company trip, winning $2,000. Unfortunately he lost his bag on the way back losing him the equivalent of his winnings. You win some... Least Likely To: Turn up early Favourite Zoo animal: Penguin Star sign: Pisces
• Christos

  Christos Proitsis – Senior Strategist

  If there was an award for smoothness, Christos would have surely won it by now. As it happens he did win a company award for outstanding contribution for his sterling work as a Key Account Manager. But he deserves it, as key member of TrafficBroker since 2006 and the sixth employee he has contributed considerably to the success of the company over the years. Favorite Food: Seafood pasta and white wine Hates: “Molōn labe!” Proud of: Quitting smoking for 2nd (and final) time after visiting Allen Carr
• Isabelle

  Isabelle Dongo – Office Manager

  Originally from France and Cameroon, Isabelle went to university in Germany and moved permanently to the UK in 2001. In March 2007 she started as Office Manager. Isabelle studied Geology in Germany. I thought the only rocks she’d be interested in would be the ones you find on rings. She’s passionate about fashion (shoes) and sport particularly football, Formula 1 and tennis. Most likely to: Be shopping day and/or night Favourite drink: Any sweet cocktail will do Favorite quote: We only live once
• Christian

  Christian Buckingham – Strategist

  Christian is the longest standing member of the Strategy Team. When he joined in September 2006, they had only 1 campaign and now they have over 9, increasing their profits 700%. As well as being an Origami master, he has invaluable experience in making locusts walk over obstacle courses for his Zoology dissertation. Least favourite haircut: The Mullet Most prized office possession: A Stapler given to me by a relative of Eric Clapton Fact for the day: An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain
• Andrea

  Andrea Jaeger – Marketing Analyst

  Andrea studied Business Communications in Berlin and worked in Communications in Frankfurt. In 2006 she began a part-time MA in Photographic Studies in London, flying over once a week (and you thought your commute was bad). Seeing sense she moved to London, joining TrafficBroker in January 2008 as a Marketing Analyst whilst still continuing her studies. Read this: Andrea collected enough flight miles to go to Hawaii for free last year Hobby: Watching films several times Most likely to be: Having tea in a bowl
• Philippe

  Philippe Oger – Marketing Analyst

  Before joining TrafficBroker in March 2008, Philippe studied winemaking in his native France. If the siren call of online marketing didn’t tempt him away, he might still be quaffing wine and stamping on grapes to this very day. As well as wine, Philippe is interested in DJing particularly Hip Hop. Mixing hip hop records and blending wines can’t be so different can it? Favorite Dish: Red wine Favorite TV Show: South Park Favorite Movie: The Graduate
• Robin

  Robin Landy – Information Architect

  After spending several years working in usability and interaction design, Robin joined TrafficBroker in 2007 as the Information Architect for Omio.com. When he’s not creating new interfaces, he can be found undertaking curious-but-interesting projects such as developing his own ‘perfect’ Frappucino recipe and constructing a DIY air conditioner from copper pipes and an aquarium pump. Favourite TV quote: “I drink from the keg of glory. Bring me the finest muffins and bagels in all the land” (Josh Lyman, The West Wing) Fact for the day: Camels avoid getting sand in their eyes by having 3 eyelids over each eye Favourite film: Dr Strangelove
• Fabrizio

  Fabrizio Vecchi – System Administrator

  Fabrizio recently won Geek Of the Year in our 2007 Awards. While most people have Pamela Anderson posters on their walls, Fabrizio has a poster of all the different operating systems of the last 30 years on his. Fabrizio better step up his game though because there’s a whole IT team after his title. Could it be two years running...? Most likely to: Be reading Linux Online manuals Favourite football team: Hellas Verona (which is now last in Italian Series CX) Secret wish: Playing football with clogs
• Jurgita

  Jurgita Luotyte – Strategy Manager

  Jurgita has travelled the world, crossed continents and oceans on her journey to TrafficBroker. She studied in her native Lithuania, the USA and finally moved to London, joining TrafficBroker in 2006. As Assistant Marketing Manager she ensures the smooth running the PPC team, a sort of chief lieutenant to Mandy’s captain. Favourite saying: ‘God, give me patience but make it quick!’ Most likely to: Press on alarm’s snooze on button at least 3 times in the morning... A question I keep asking myself: Why are there separate hot and cold water taps in Britain?
• Robert

  Robert Borkowski – Strategy Developer

  Robert AKA Robertino, graduated with a Computing Science degree from Poznan University. Poznan is a real nest of Polish developers with TrafficBroker employing 2 of its alumni. Good at team sports bad at Guitar Hero, Robert has recently moved to London after commuting from Reading and Oxford for almost a year, giving him more time to practise on the Wii. Glass half empty or half full: What really matters is what's in the glass, and how big it is Interesting fact: Hydroxydesoxycorticosterone and hydroxydeoxycorticosterones are the largest anagrams Born in the year of: MCMLXXXI
• Cecilia

  Cecilia Wang – Statistical Analyst

  The newest addition to the Strategy Team, Cecilia joined TrafficBroker in September 2007 to analyse data and optimise campaigns. She was obviously the best candidate for the job. In her interview she was able to answer an incredibly difficult mathematical riddle which had defeated many and led to blank stares and tears (Ok there were no tears but it was very hard). Favourite drink: Watermelon juice Hobby: Watching everything about Kindaichi Favourite Film: Films about Kindaichi
• San

  San Yetlee – Creative Director

  Since studying Design in Malaysia and Experimental Typography in London, San has worked in all the major design disciplines. Her passion for typography continues with her book addiction, her favourites includes design, architecture, fashion and popular culture books. As if her house wasn’t full enough of books she’s managed to fit in a violin and a piano that she regularly plays. Interesting fact: San used to be a cheer leader and a baton twirler for a brass band Favourite book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupéry If she was a font: Meta
• Jabir

  Jabir Salam – Publishing Manager

  Prior to his arrival in the UK for an MBA in International Management from the University of London, Jabir has dabbled with Information Technology in fields as diverse as financial solutions and cargo. He joined TrafficBroker in January 2008 as Publishing Manager where his extensive experience is bound to come in handy while addressing some of the challenges in the latest Publishing projects. Favourite film quote: Trust everyone. Just don’t trust the devil inside them Star sign: Taurus Least likely to: Buy a product without looking at all available options!
• Emilio

  Emilio Vanni – Designer

  Emilio is a true Renaissance man: drummer, motorbike rider and downer of pints (all done at a break-neck speed). Emilio moved from Rome in November 2007 to join TrafficBroker’s design team. Emilio describes himself as a petrol head, loving anything with a big engine especially his beloved motorbike. In 3 years he rode over 100,000 km on his bike (his mechanic was suitably impressed). Number of broken bones: 5 Last book you read: Do you really have to READ them? No kidding? Favourite TV Show: Family Guy
• Nigel

  Nigel Haig – Statistical Analyst

  After obtaining a Masters in Mathematics at Warwick, Nigel worked at Nissan for two years before joining TrafficBroker in March 2008. He now spends much of his time playing with numbers as part of our Strategy team. Outside of work he is a keen armchair sports fan. Nigel once starred in a short film as a character which bore a passing resemblance to the Terminator, just a little bit shorter. Interesting Fact: In Hyperbolic Geometry there are less than 180 degrees in every triangle. Favourite Film: Fight Club Favourite TV Character: Quagmire
• Noah

  Noah Cantor – IT Manager

  Noah comes to us with as varied a background as one person should have. After spending several years at Berkeley, living the life of the pauper student, he moved on to Silicon Valley to live the life of the spoiled start-up employee. An Alice-in-Wonderland-esque set of circumstances brought him to the UK 4 years ago, but every year he returns to the US and consumes all the Mexican food he can find. Most likely to: Throw a 7 course dinner party on 4 hours notice Least likely to: Allow safety concerns to get in the way of having fun There’s no better icebreaker than: A hat. No kidding