Summary
Phil Marsden is a seasoned software developer and entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience who co-founded and continues to lead Softwire, a London-based bespoke software consultancy founded in 2000. Trained as an engineer at the University of Cambridge, he pairs deep technical roots with long-standing expertise in project management and company leadership, delivering tailored solutions when off-the-shelf products fall short. His career began in hands-on engineering roles at Data Connection and ING Barings, giving him a rare combination of commercial and implementation perspective. As owner and director he balances client-facing strategy with technical delivery, guiding multidisciplinary teams from requirements to production. Notably, his enduring commitment to bespoke development reflects a preference for solving unique, real-world business problems rather than chasing commodity software.
13 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
BA Hons, Engineering, BA Hons, Engineering at University of Cambridge