Company

Building software
that matters

We're a team of developers, designers, and problem-solvers based in South Yorkshire. Since 2016, we've been helping growing organisations build the software they need to thrive.

Our Mission

Software should adapt to your business, not the other way around

Too many businesses are forced to change how they work to fit rigid software. We believe it should be the other way around. Our mission is to build custom software that fits your processes, your people, and your ambitions perfectly.

Based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, we work with organisations across the UK — from 20-person startups to 1,000+ employee enterprises. Every project gets our full attention, our best thinking, and our commitment to delivering real results.

100+

Projects Delivered

25

Team Members

6

Industries Served

9

Years Trading

Values

What drives us

Craft

We take pride in building software that works beautifully, not just functionally. Every detail matters.

Honesty

We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Transparent communication builds trust.

Partnership

We succeed when our clients succeed. Every project is a long-term relationship, not a transaction.

Curiosity

We never stop learning. New technologies, new industries, new ways of thinking — we embrace them all.

Team

The people behind the code

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and strategists united by a passion for building great software.

Alex Hartley

Alex Hartley

Managing Director

Founded SynapseWorks with a vision to build software that genuinely fits how businesses work. 15+ years in software delivery and digital transformation.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Lead Software Engineer

Full-stack architect with deep expertise in scalable systems. Leads our engineering team and sets technical direction across all projects.

Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Product Designer

Creates intuitive interfaces that users actually enjoy. Believes great design is invisible — it just works. Former UX lead at a FTSE 100 company.

Rachel Okonkwo

Rachel Okonkwo

Solutions Architect

Bridges the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Translates complex requirements into elegant system designs.

Tom Fitzgerald

Tom Fitzgerald

Project Manager

Keeps projects on track, on budget, and on scope. Certified Scrum Master with a talent for turning chaos into clear plans.

Our Story

A decade of building

2016

SynapseWorks founded in Rotherham by Alex Hartley

2017

First major client: Meridian Manufacturing

2018

Team grows to 5, deliver 12 projects

2019

Launch FlowSync Pro product line

2020

Fully remote delivery during pandemic, zero projects delayed

2021

Team reaches 15, open second office in Sheffield

2022

Deliver 50th project, launch TeamHub Portal

2023

Named "Best Workplace Technology Provider" at Yorkshire Business Awards

2024

Expand into healthcare and financial services sectors

2025

Team of 25, 100+ projects delivered across 6 industries

Want to work with us?

Whether you have a project in mind or just want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you.