“Excellent”.   “Welcoming”.  
“Challenging and rewarding”.  
“Great experience”.   “Professional”.

Just a few things they're saying about us.

We value creating lasting relationships built on a shared commitment to excellence. It's the foundation of every successful project.

“As a digital designer this has been a great experience for me. I've gotten the chance to enhance my skills in an environment where I can put what I've learned in my master's degree into practice. Omar has supported me through projects that have been both challenging and rewarding and will make great additions to my portfolio. Someone you can truly count on, no matter the scale of the project. I've really enjoyed working with him.”

Kelci Hilferty
Student, Digital Design
Heriot Watt University
“An incredibly perceptive leader, Omar has an infectious work ethic and sense of purpose. He has an innate ability to break down problems, look at them from different angles and foresee all possible outcomes. This makes him a master at picking up on and addressing even the slightest issue that could potentially impact your project. I'm learning that the key to his success in running projects lies in setting up a supportive and nurturing environment for co-workers by placing an emphasis on open discussion. In turn, this leads to an honest relationship with customers and creates a solid, reliable foundation for each project.”

Tess Vaughan
Assistant Software Engineering Manager
The University of Glasgow

“Working on real-world projects while finishing my MSci was a great decision for my career as it taught me how to apply processes and principles learnt in University to a work environment. Having experience before graduating really allowed me to stand out when applying for graduate roles.”

Darrel Uchendu
Technology Consultant
Sphera
“An absolute joy to work with. I had the pleasure of developing some laboratory software with Omar and a student team during the pandemic, and they delivered on time with exceptional quality week in and week out – largely due to his fantastic leadership and technological skill set.”

Hannah Bialic
Public Engagement Manager
Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology, University of Glasgow
“I am delighted to write in praise of Omar and his team who have provided a superb software service to design and host our Public Futures database. Their technical work has been of the highest quality, producing a product beyond our own imaginings in the outward facing website and its internal functions. They have also been responsible, adaptable and very quick to answer our changing needs and requests. Extremely personable and easy to work with, I look forward to further productive collaborations in the future.”

Andrew Cumbers
Professor of Political Economy
The University of Glasgow
“Working with Omar has been absolutely enriching for our project. He has been reliable, well organised and helped us structure our work, thoughts and tasks in really productive ways, connecting us to emerging developers who brought in their own ideas, which turned our project into an enriching collaboration between different perspectives.”

Laura Stegemann
Postgraduate Researcher
Adam Smith Business School
The University of Glasgow

“Having an internship while working at uni has been the best experience. I had the opportunity to experience how developers are involved in real-world projects, meeting tight deadlines and establishing a reliable relationship with the customer. I learnt how to prioritise tasks, work cohesively with the team and make both design and system decisions. ”

Marzia Deodato
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“A high level of dedication, with exceptional team and project management. Omar was responsible for technical roles selection, requirements gathering, sprint management and supervision, with regular briefings for us on progress. We were closely involved in feature and version roadmaps that were responsive throughout. Overall, very professional, with no hesitation in working on future projects. We're also pleased this has been a springboard for the student software engineers to successfully launch their careers.”

Shahid Saleem
CEO
Liberty Home Stores
“This experience allowed me to work in a professional environment relevant to my field of study, and it was so eye-opening. Now I know what I am working towards is what I want. Experienced and helpful with any query I happened to throw at him, Omar was welcoming and reassuring.”

Diego Drago
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“My role as a software engineer was my first job related to my studies. Though it seemed daunting and overwhelming at the time, Omar made my time very enjoyable; he offered guidance and support whenever we needed it, and encouraged us every step of the way. Working on software development projects not only improved my coding skills, but it also gave me confidence and taught me valuable lessons about teamwork and customer interaction.”

Ekaterina Terzieva
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“Bridged the gap between the skills learnt in uni and applying them in a real, team environment. Working with me, Omar improved how I approach technical problems, but also customer and team interactions. I've been able to expand my possibilities, and achieve many internships.”

Pete Dodd
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“My software development practical experience has come from working on real-world projects. Omar has already helped me learn so much, especially about management. I've improved how I deal with constraints and time in development and meetings.”

Khawaja Muhammad Saad Butt
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“I was given opportunities to become better at software development, being a team player and communication skills. Omar is a natural when it comes to team and project management. He ensured that I was enjoying my work and more importantly that I was learning new things.”

Swetank Poddar
Technology Developer
Barclays
“In other jobs, I felt that working potentially hindered my studies, however, this complimented my university experience. I was able to network with others who I hope to keep in contact with. Omar trusted us and offered support; when setbacks occurred he was understanding and motivated us to work around these. ”

Jack Watters
Software Engineer
Obashi
“After being rejected from countless internships, Omar got me working straight away on an exciting project. Since getting this formal experience, I have secured two software engineering internships that could potentially lead on to a grad job. This is the opportunity I needed.”

Alex Paterson
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“I learned a lot and got the chance to utilise my knowledge and skills acquired at the university in real-world scenarios. I consider it to be an ideal job opportunity alongside university because it respects your university commitments. If you have an important deadline coming or an exam period, you can reduce your working hours or not work at all. We were given enough time to learn new things and Omar helped with the project and supported our personal growth. A fantastic experience.”

Sara Kutkova
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“Introduced me to the software engineering industry. I gained soft skills, working within collaborative teams, as well as technical skills which normal academia couldn't provide. Omar's supportive mentorship helped propel me into future jobs and internships.”

Fraser Dempster
Student, Software Engineering
The University of Glasgow
“I worked with Omar to develop a website for a clinical trial with young people in Glasgow. This was done on a budget, with little technical knowledge from us. Omar was a brilliant project manager, punctilious, with vision and commitment and had our website up and running within six weeks!”

Ruchika Gajwani
Clinical Psychology Research Fellow
The University of Glasgow

“I've gained invaluable experience as a software developer. I have learned new skills that uni could not have taught me. I feel prepared for working in the industry. Omar is a great project manager, encouraging you to do your best work, but also understanding that university requires a lot of your time.”

Torrin McQueen
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“Working with Omar and the student software team has been a very positive experience. They provide a very professional, well-structured and responsive service. They took a genuine interest in our project and delivered it to the highest standards, with a realistic eye on timeframes, costings and capacity. Great value and a pleasure to work with.”

Dawn Haughton
Manager, Schools Health and Wellbeing Improvement Research Network (SHINE)
The University of Glasgow
“Working on software engineering projects while at university allowed me to work on real projects for real stakeholders, which gave me valuable experience that landed me an exciting job straight after graduating. Omar's management was key in my time there being a success; he understood the importance of my studies coming first, which meant I was able to give all to my job when university workload was smaller, and take a step back when my university workload increased. I would highly encourage the opportunity I was able to have being available to more students!”

Matthew Wilson
Software Engineer
FanDuel
“After working with Omar for over a year we can speak first hand to his professionalism and the value-add he has brought to our business. He has a natural aptitude for software development and works well in an agile and outcome focused environment enabling efficient and cost effective delivery. Additionally, his relaxed style quickly builds very strong relationships between customers and the teams he manages further improving delivery. Overall he has been great to work with and a true asset to our business.”

Yunis Mattar and Mark Wallace
Founders
Orange Matter
“I've learnt to develop software professionally and with confidence. Even though I wasn't accepted on my first application, Omar kept track of me and believed in me by assigning my first project a few weeks later. Months later, I was running the project with ease, and the customer was very satisfied. Importantly, I've always been heard and understood.”

Inesh Bose
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“I have thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from getting experience developing products in the real world. I gained valuables skills in process improvement, customer interaction and working in a team, as well as improving my programming skills. What made it manageable along with university work was having Omar as my manager who would set realistic, clear sprint goals and give support where necessary.”

James Sharma
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“I had a great opportunity to work as a Software Engineer on two varied projects. This role helped hone my technical and interpersonal skills, working directly with customers and my manager Omar, greatly improving my management skills. Additionally, the technical skills I gained helped me during my summer internship at Google, as well as in my future courses.”

Vrinda Sharma
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“I learned a lot about software, and found it useful to have something else to work on besides coursework. Omar was very understanding when it came to deadlines, and encouraged discussion within the team so that we could best figure out how to solve problems. Very dependable so I could count on him whenever it was necessary. I hope to work with him again.”

Anguel Hristozov
Software Engineer
JPMorgan Chase & Co
“Getting work experience while at uni has been the perfect combination of learning about real and practical software development in the industry while still staying in a familiar setting, easing the traditional transition from the university straight into a graduate job. With Omar's guidance I have learnt more about practical software development aspects like change management details, code reviews, and teamwork while working with customers, than I ever have in any university course. I've also immediately seen the benefits transfer to my university team work, because of my experience with feature branching, working collaboratively on code editors, change management tickets, code reviews and more. Omar has helped me gain this experience by being patient, understanding and helpful when I've had any issues and willing to go out of his way to ensure understanding about tasks, concepts and teamwork.”

Kārlis Siders
Student, Computing Science
The University of Glasgow
“Getting practical experience on software projects with real customers has been instrumental in getting my career off the ground. It's given me a lot of confidence and knowledge which cannot be taught in lectures or labs. I was able to learn a lot from colleagues, in particular my manager Omar. He was very supportive, motivating throughout, and just very professional and knowledgeable. I've learned a lot about not only creating high quality software but also handling customer expectations and keeping sprint goals realistic.”

Luke Holland
Technology Developer
Barclays
“We're on a mission to accelerate Scotland's digital transformation.”

— Omar Tufayl, founder, loopsio

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