About
Born from a need for straight-forward and value-driven technology services, Zaltek Digital develops digital products for fast-growing enterprises. The right technology can elevate a business and form a solid foundation for future growth. However, for many organisations, software technology is more of a burden than an asset, while others struggle to find the support they need as they grow.
At Zaltek, we take your problems and develop software that not only solves these issues but aims to improve your business processes in the longterm. Whether you want to save time, cut costs or streamline communications, we can help build and implement software that fits seamlessly into your organisation.
Meet The MD
Zaltek Digital is the brainchild of Mark Middleton, an experienced software developer and consultant based in the North East of England. Mark has a background in developing web and mobile-based solutions for businesses, including Sky, Capgemini and Accenture. Specialising in Javascript, React, Node, ReactNative, Flutter and Mongo, Mark understands the importance of choosing the right tools for the job.
Never resting easy, Mark actively strives to determine what works, what doesn’t and how technology can create value for businesses. He’s refined a methodology for delivering software projects focusing on outcomes and business benefits. From reducing costs to saving time and minimising risk, Mark and the Zaltek team harness the power of technology to deliver real results.
Saul Gowens BSc (Hons), PDipBA
Saul is founder of Websand, is an associate lecturer on Data and Direct Driven Marketing for both Newcastle and Northumbria University and works as a partner within Zaltek.
Saul has worked extensively as a project lead and consultant in the field of loyalty marketing for the past 20+ years. Helping organisations across the world to design, implement and manage marketing technology and data driven programmes to improve their business.
Saul has lead projects across different sectors for a diverse set of clients, including Visa, Porsche, National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, OSN TV, and Tech Nation.
David Haigh
David is founder and Creative Director of Beatnik Studio, an award winning web design and branding agency. David has worked with a host of brands including JD Sports, Blacks, Bdaily, Fashion Union and Ground Six.
As a Zaltek partner David brings creative direction to our digital projects in the form of innovative user experiences and exciting interface designs.
Away from design, David is a keen surfer, trail runner and rock climber who loves travelling and art.
Ben Mawhinney
Passionate about product development and the potential of the industry to solve problems and create positive change in the World.
With an extensive background in product design & digital marketing and with 20 years experience in the software industry, Ben is the founder of Drone Industries, a company that makes software products for drone operators. Has provided consultancy to the European Union for their Counter-UAV strategy and has flown drones for the British Army. Prior to this, Ben was founder of an app design agency and has worked on projects for ITV, Cranfield, Lancaster and Liverpool Universities.
Well known throughout the email marketing industry after securing 3rd place in the prestigious retail email awards 2009, beating Tesco, Marks & Spencer and H. Samuel (amongst others).
Recent project work includes working with The National Archives to evaluate using AI & machine learning to classify documents and drawings.