Enabling Cyber Security for Business: The CyberHive Team

Meet the team

Our leadership team brings decades of technology and commercial expertise across multiple domains.  Working with talented Developer, Operations, Marketing, and Business Development experts the company follows an agile ethos across CyberHive to enable innovation and adaptability throughout cyber security for business, meeting the needs of current and future clients.

David Blundell
Founder & Chief Technology Officer

David is a tech visionary, skilled at spotting trends and leading teams to realise them. Outside work, he enjoys restoring old cars, planning home renovations, and experimenting with cooking. His major achievement lies in rallying a top team for his vision at CyberHive.

Sarah Blundell
Chief Operating Officer

Sarah oversees our technology delivery and manages office essentials. A school governor and charity volunteer, she’s also passionate about baking. She relishes in walking and time with children on swings. Notably, she’s completed the Queen’s Guide, met Princess Margaret, and participated in the MoonWalk for breast cancer research.

Graham Lenton
Head of Engineering

Graham directs CyberHive’s Development team and has a rich history at BBC Monitoring, where he led development team and played guitar for Monitörhead. Passionate about family, cycling, cooking, and blues/rock guitar, he notably pioneered the BBC’s first responsive website.

Mike Pyne
Development Supervisor

Mike, our Development Supervisor, boasts a remarkable proficiency in taekwondo, holding a 2nd-degree (dan) black belt. Beyond his professional role, he passionately pursues taekwondo, has a keen eye for photography, and is actively involved in scouting.

Stuart Hickey
Developer

Stuart excels in software development on Microsoft Windows. In a quirky turn of events on his 40th birthday in Tokyo, he inadvertently ended up doing karaoke while hunting for a lunch spot. When he’s not coding, Stuart’s passions span travel, photography, and the wonders of astronomy.

David Horton
Embedded Developer

David specialises in software development for embedded targets. Demonstrating his love for both cycling and food, he once pedalled an impressive 91 miles just for a curry. Outside the digital realm, his athletic pursuits include cycling, hockey, and badminton.

Rhys Hughes
DevOps Team Lead

Rhys thrives in Solutions Architecture, post-sales technical engagement, and systems automation. His rich experience includes significant stints with the Fire & Rescue service, where he played roles in high-profile incidents like the novichok situation in Salisbury and the Wareham Forrest fires. When not architecting solutions, Rhys immerses himself in 3D modelling, adventurous camping and hiking trips, and motorbiking. Additionally, he stands out as a certified First Aider.

Leonie Remington
Office Manager

Leonie is integral to our business, expertly overseeing office administration. Her organisational skills ensure smooth operations, making her an invaluable asset to the team.

Michellee Johnson
Marketing Specialist

Michellee plays a pivotal role in amplifying the CyberHive brand, driving awareness of the company’s products and expertise through strategic promotion, digital marketing, engaging content, and thought leadership. Originally from Jamaica, she is an avid movie enthusiast with a penchant for Marvel. Michellee also enjoys reading, indulging in good food, playing the violin, and the challenges of raising two small humans. Notably, her accomplishments include conquering the 3 Peaks challenge, undertaking a tandem skydive, and completing half a marathon.

Dave Prothero
Operations Manager

Dave spearheads IT projects and is dedicated to monitoring and maintaining cloud platforms. While he once showcased his athleticism running for Hampshire schools, he jestingly mentions that racing a bus might now pose a challenge. In his downtime, Dave relishes a round of golf, enjoys walks with his dog, and appreciates the thrill of live music.

Marc Brevoort
Developer

Marc specialises in software development and has lived in four countries including the UK and Indonesia. He’s showcased his culinary talents on “Britain’s best dish” and runs a budding YouTube food channel. Notably diverse in his interests, Marc enjoys cooking, foraging, and multimedia tinkering. Among his achievements are recording a CD in Poland, penning a book, and creating software for the HD24 audio recorder. He once cleverly dined on just a pound a day for a month.

James Asker
Development Supervisor

James primarily focuses on software development but occasionally delves into research and DevOps. He once literally ‘went the extra mile’ on a charity run and has an intriguing past working in TV production. A music enthusiast, James can strum the guitar and play the drums, and he’s also keen on multi-day cycling adventures. Notably, he has successfully passed the AWS Solutions Architect exam on two occasions.