Lineal’s IT security apprentice Lewis Marrow has won a Petroc Outstanding Achievement Award for the 2017 academic year.

The award was presented by VP of Finance and Resources, Bill Blythe, in a ceremony at the Barnstaple Hotel to congratulate prize winners from across the Higher Education college’s student body.

Lewis is one of Petroc’s few Degree Apprentices, studying for University undergraduate degree level qualifications whilst also working as part of Lineal’s frontline IT support team. Lewis takes a keen interest in cybersecurity, and has demonstrated advanced security skills in addition to educating employees of Lineal clients on how to use technology safely.

Writing on Twitter, Mr Blythe praised all the winners, many of whom are beginning careers training with some of Devon’s best known companies across diverse sectors including accounting, computing, construction and engineering.

Lineal’s Head of Technical Services Matt Norris congratulated Lewis on his professional development:

“Lewis’ progress and contribution as part of our team has been fantastic – we expect this won’t be the last time Lewis wins an award. Training in partnership with Petroc helps us add important skills, and some exemplary individuals, to our team”

Congratulations Lewis!

Pluss –

A Lineal staff member has won North Devon’s Pluss Achiever of the Year award for 2016.

Reuben Winsor, from Barnstaple, was awarded the prize in recognition of his success since becoming a trainee software developer with local IT support and software firm Lineal Software Solutions Ltd. in June.

Pluss, which helps support thousands of people with disabilities to enter employment, presented the award at a business networking event at the Royal Hotel, Bideford, as a part of the Disability Confident Campaign.

Speaking at the ceremony, Managing Director of Lineal Mike Matthews explained: “Reuben’s diligence and attention to detail are vital skills for a software developer, and have been indispensable in helping us develop the next generation of our business software. He has become a confident and valued member of our team.”

“Pluss’ work has been exemplary, and we’re absolutely delighted that Reuben will remain at Lineal as a full-time member of staff.”

In addition to developing his skills contributing to bigger software projects, Reuben has helped adapt Lineal’s SQLWorks accounting and stock control software for use on smartphones and tablets.

Congratulations to Reuben on his success and we look forward to his future development at Lineal.

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