- Early GitLab employee, still knows too much about Git for his own good
- BSc in Computer Science, developing software since his teenage years
- Only half an Ironman, but certainly knows how to swim, bike, and run
ZJ van de Weg
CEO
- Created Node-RED in 2013 and continues to lead the Open Source project
- Member of the OASIS MQTT Standards Committee
- Called 'one of those computer geeks' by King Charles III many years ago
Nick O'Leary
CTO
- Reformed triathlete (stil swim and ride)
- 20+ years of Software Engineering, 9 of those doing customer support
- Heavy Stack Overflow user, answering questions on MQTT & Node-RED
Ben Hardill
Senior Software Developer
- Programming since I was teenager. Lets just say a 'long time'
- 25y as an Engineer in the automotive sector primarily interfacing field technologies and IS/IT
- Love to travel - it broadens the mind. Favourite places include Japan, Cuba and Thailand
Steve McLaughlin
Node-RED OSS Developer
- 10 years of UX & Design Experience
- Former IBM Master Inventor & Emerging Technology Specialist
- 18 Filed Patents
- Qualified Rocket Scientist
Joe Pavitt
Head of UX & Design
- Over a decade working fully remotely
- Part of the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony
- Enjoys running to clear his head
Pez Cuckow
Senior Software Developer
- Founder of airship.co.uk CRM SaaS.
- Collects hobbies for a hobby.
- Loves low-code, using Node-RED is not 'work'.
Rob Marcer
Developer Educator
- Almost a decade of experience with all things People, Talent Acquisition and Operations
- A big travel enthusiast, my favorite places include The Maldives, Italy, and Indonesia
- Huge Harry Potter fan, and I still know almost all the lines by heart from spending so much time with the books and movies
Tracy Anthony
HR Manager
- Tech Marketing for far too many years
- Former HiveMQ, Eclipse Foundation
- Road cycling in summer, cross-country skiing in winter
Ian Skerrett
Head of Marketing
- IIoT connoisseur: with countless assembly lines and factories explored, reveling in digitalizing and transforming them.
- Two-wheeled adventurer: has pedaled through scenic routes from Berlin to Copenhagen, from Munich to Venice, and beyond.
- Chasing new hobbies: the love for Node-RED turned into a professional adventure at FlowForge.
Marian Demme
Product Manager
- Over 15 years of experience in graphic design and art direction
- Successfully ran my own design studio for over five years
- Enjoy traveling to new places, exploring different cuisines, and indulging in my love for watching series
Yndira Escobar
Visual Designer
Working at FlowForge
Here are just some of the benefits enjoyed by our employees. We are always looking to improve and expand these too. You can read more about them in our Handbook.