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Sergio Cardo Zabala

Full Stack Developer

Pronouns:

He/him

Based:

Spain

Key skills:

  • ASP.NET, C#, PHP, MS SQL Server
  • CCS, HTML, Bootstrap, Javascript
  • IT & server management
  • SCRUM Agile methodology
  • Network management

Hello, I'm

Sergio

Sergio joined DJS Research in 2018 to develop and maintain management applications and websites.

He has years of experience analysing, designing, developing, and maintaining customised applications for the departments of a consultancy and engineering company in Spain.

During this time, he created more than 30 applications, including solutions within ERP, CRM, project management, survey systems, analytical reports, web applications/CMS, and HR & Admin management.

Sergio has experience working in a small team using the Agile development methodology SCRUM.

He has worked with Visual Studio, ASP.net, C#, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery, and SQL, as well as having experience in MVC, Linq, PHP, Java, C++, MySQL, and Oracle.

In addition, he has strong knowledge of computer systems, networks, and electricity and electronics.

 

A few fun facts about me...

If I wasn't a Partner I'd love to be...

A teacher

The best thing about my job is...

Problems solving

My favourite place to be is...

In the mountains with my family

Not many people know that...

I played football for many years in Spain

A few fun facts about me...

'This' or 'That' questions...

Chocolate or cheese?

Chocolate or cheese answer: chocolate

Sunny or snowy?

Sunny or snowy answer: snowy

Country or town?

Country or town answer: country

Coffee or tea?

Coffee or tea answer: tea

Cats or dogs?

Cats or dogs answer: cats

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird or night owl answer: early bird

'This' or 'That' questions...

Explore the teams...

The Operational Board is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business and developing the company’s business strategy. They are also fully hands-on, winning and delivering research projects.

Our Managing Director, Alastair Gleed, and several of our board members are founding figures of DJS Research, having joined in the early post-shed era of the company (intrigued... read about ‘the shed’) and have been in research since the previous millennium! In Spring 2024 we introduced a new scheme to bring fresh thinking and new energy into our boardroom, welcoming three new board members on a rotational basis. Both the initiative and the new members of the team were warmly received, and it's already paid dividends as the trio have had a hugely positive impact company-wide.

The role of the Trust Board is to ensure DJS Research is run in the best interests of all Partners and meets its legal responsibilities. It works closely with the Operational Board, offering strategic challenge and oversight.

Our company founder, and former Managing Director, Danny Sims, sits on the Trust Board, continuing to share his knowledge and experience garnered from over 30 years in market research. Financial oversight is provided by Finance Director, Rich Slater, while HR Manager, Lucy Pawson, champions the voice of our people through EO Voice – our employee council which represents the views and interests of everyone across the company and provides a direct route to both company boards. Our external Independent Trustee Director, John-Paul Simpson, provides an important and entirely neutral perspective on company matters and brings invaluable employee ownership expertise from his own business. His role is to protect employee interests, uphold company values, and ensure accountability across leadership.

 

Chairman

Finance Director

Employee Trustee
Director (HR Manager)

Independent Trustee
Director