Our People
Meet the team

Bhavya
Agrawal
QA Lead
Bhavya is a quality assurance fanatic who loves to break an application to build a perfect one. A practitioner of continuous improvement herself, she like to incorporate quality standards in her work, also focussing on customer satisfaction and optimal team performance. Beyond work, she loves to organise family events, passionate of travelling and exploring new locations, believes in making great memories and ensures to connect with her parents in India everyday.
- Favourite place
- Mumbai
- Your favourite book
- Software Testing
- Playing on repeat
- Bollywood
- Favourite non-human
- Food
- What's on the menu
- Paani Poori / Ice Tea
- Survival essentials
- Food, Fire, Music
- Who or what inspires you
- My son

Ivan
Amaya
Web Manager
Ivan studied Visual Arts and has a background in Digital Media and web. He previously worked making digital infographics, designs and web projects for different clients, including international news agencies. He relocated to London to complete an MBA before joining the company. Ivan likes to be involved in different types of projects. He enjoys diversity across the world of Digital Media to the point of developing different personalities. He has an alter ego known as “The Baron”, a Father Christmas / Santa Claus type character who brings breakfast treats to the office on Fridays and also plays loud music in the evenings. He ate a triple hamburger once while watching an 80s Horror Film Marathon.
- Favourite place
- Live:Right Here Right Now
- Your favourite book
- Music Biographies
- Playing on repeat
- The Ecstasy of Gold
- Favourite non-human
- Cats
- What's on the menu
- Hamburgers (Classic)
- Survival essentials
- Film, Music & Guitar
- Who or what inspires you
- Authenticity

Jasmine
Berger
Broadcast Manager
Jasmine has a passion for editing, filming and live streaming and has been that way since college. Working previously with a live news station, where she edited and live streamed content. When not editing she likes to play games, arcade games and consoles alike. She is a Nintendo Girl at heart, when she isn’t editing or playing games, she reads fantasy novels like Terry Pratchett and draws. But most importantly she loves the Legend of Zelda and is currently collecting all the games!
- Favourite place
- Arcade
- Your favourite book
- Blart & HIVE
- Playing on repeat
- Cauterize
- Favourite non-human
- Squid & Octopus
- What's on the menu
- Pancakes
- Survival essentials
- Notebook, pen, multi-tool
- Who or what inspires you
- My plants

Gaby
Blazquez Bello
Platform Specialist
A traveller with a passion for learning and getting to know different cultures. Food is her second language and she is a time-traveller when it comes to music. Her environment is the Mediterranean Sea, offering a special connection with her creativity. Some of her favourite things about working at Totem are using her creative skills to offer support for all things platform, finding creative solutions to help clients, and being the bridge between teams to provide a better user experience.
- Favourite place
- Greece
- Your favourite book
- 1984
- Playing on repeat
- Pink Rabbits
- Favourite non-human
- Dogs
- What's on the menu
- Tacos
- Survival essentials
- Book, lighter, knife
- Who or what inspires you
- New challenges

Christopher
Bo Shields
Co-Founder and Platform Director
Christopher’s career started in theatre – in 2001 he founded his first venture ‘Lock On Productions’, a full service event production agency. In 2007 he joined forces with Alex Hughes to co-found AMIGO, a creative agency servicing the growing Digital Out of Home industry. In 2019 he launched Binumi Pro – an innovative app that allows clients to shoot and manage their own video. Over the past few years Christopher’s mind has been somewhat occupied, being the architect of Reef, Totem’s event ecosystem.
- Favourite place
- Katz's Deli
- Your favourite book
- The Alchemist
- Playing on repeat
- Comfortably Numb
- Favourite non-human
- Alex Hughes
- What's on the menu
- WINGS
- Survival essentials
- Bear Grylls
- Who or what inspires you
- My Mum

Andrea
Boscan
Digital Marketing Manager
Andrea loves building effective relationships, she brings content creation and digital strategy skills to Totem. She has had an interesting career path having worked in TV production, fundraising, digital marketing and even running her own coffee shop. All her skills round up to making her perfectly placed at Totem, where she delivers creative communication, engagement and builds a community of event people. Off work, she likes to take her daughters and dog Juno out for adventure walks. Her skills also extend to the kitchen, she can make a guacamole you will never forget!
- Favourite place
- Anywhere with my family
- Your favourite book
- The Gifts of Imperfection
- Playing on repeat
- Moments of Pleasure
- Favourite non-human
- Paddington
- What's on the menu
- Mexican + Tequila
- Survival essentials
- my kids and husband
- Who or what inspires you
- an early morning run

Richard
Bushill
Creative Director - Platform
Richard’s experience is in graphic design, video and events. He enjoys ‘thinky’ creative tasks with colleagues and long romantic walks to the fridge without them. He likes colouring in, staying in the lines and sometimes making doodles move. He does this for business and for pleasure, sometimes even at the same time whilst making Mexican food.
- Favourite place
- Work of course
- Your favourite book
- one with pictures
- Playing on repeat
- Spotify says DJ Krush
- Favourite non-human
- Henry the Hoover
- What's on the menu
- Mexican
- Survival essentials
- totem events platform
- Who or what inspires you
- Science

Togs
Dalton
Art Director
Togs has had too many years he cares to mention in the Design industry: working on high profile brands though-out his career including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Royal Mail, Coca-Cola and has been part of numerous branding projects. Togs found his niche in animation and digital campaigns where he now remains as Art Director of Create. Famously never playing for Saracens, but a keen supporter, Togs runs, surfs and keeps fit so he can indulge in his other pleasure of cooking and eating great food.
- Favourite place
- India
- Your favourite book
- A Prayer for Owen Meany
- Playing on repeat
- Superman REM
- Favourite non-human
- My dog
- What's on the menu
- Indian
- Survival essentials
- Boat outboard motor map
- Who or what inspires you
- Sportsmen / women

Ross
Ewing
Technical Director
Ross joined Totem in 2018 bringing a broad range of technical skills and knowledge to build software. He has developed to production and maintained multiple cross-platform applications throughout the e-commerce, fintech and entertainment sectors. Managing cross-region teams, technical planning and coding are all part of his day to day. He believes that Friday is reserved for Tommy Bahamas and whenever possible jets to India to be with his friends and colleagues, biking through the beautiful Munnar tea mountains of Kochi.
- Favourite place
- Kochi, India
- Your favourite book
- The Phoenix Project
- Playing on repeat
- Porcelain by Moby
- Favourite non-human
- Marvin
- What's on the menu
- Hashbrowns
- Survival essentials
- More characters to resp..
- Who or what inspires you
- Caffeine!

Alvaro
Fuentes
Senior Designer
Alvaro is a senior designer who works with 2D and 3D animations for bespoke AV installations and large-format MediaWalls. He also works as an editor and with onsite camera work covering events, filming sessions and interviews. He loves animals, music and tapas at all times of the day.
- Favourite place
- Iceland
- Your favourite book
- The name of the wind
- Playing on repeat
- Surprise Surprise
- Favourite non-human
- My two pet rats
- What's on the menu
- proper carbonara
- Survival essentials
- a book, a flute & ∞ pizza
- Who or what inspires you
- Insta photographers

Sam
Gallagher
Product Designer
Sam is a Product Designer, he is passionate about all aspects of design. Since graduating from the University of Brighton, he’s been involved in branding and web design projects at a digital media agency, before joining Totem in 2022. Sam enjoys musical theatre, comfy video games, and working his way through the restaurants of London to find the tastiest treats available.
- Favourite place
- Japan
- Your favourite book
- The Hobbit
- Playing on repeat
- Physical by Dua Lipa
- Favourite non-human
- Rufus the dog
- What's on the menu
- Sunday roast
- Survival essentials
- 3 custard creams
- Who or what inspires you
- Princess Diana

Giulia
Grasso
Production Director
Giulia has been working in the Video Production industry for over 12 years. Thanks to her organisational skills her career evolved into Company Operations and ‘capacity’ has been her favourite word since. Giulia has a real passion for anything techy, has watched every single TV series ever made, loves pizza and deeply cares for animals and the planet. Even though she moved to the UK 10 years ago, she has never had a pint.
- Favourite place
- Terni, Italy
- Your favourite book
- Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
- Playing on repeat
- Waiting in Vain
- Favourite non-human
- ALL ANIMALS
- What's on the menu
- Pizza
- Survival essentials
- Machete, Matches, Hope
- Who or what inspires you
- People's kindness

Alex
Hughes
Co-Founder and Client Director
Alex has a background in digital media, leading creative teams across the industry – ‘90s agency Deepend, ITV Network and MTV Networks Europe. He also worked on early iterations of the online presence for itv.com and Interactive TV propositions across ONdigital and SKY including The Brit Awards, Survivor and the MTV Europe Music Awards. He co-founded Amigo with Chris Shields in 2007, offering creative technology services for MediaWalls, Digital Signage and DOOH. After many years of trying, he has yet to stand up on a surfboard, so now snowboards instead. He remains horizontal.
- Favourite place
- Kefalonia & Pembrokeshire
- Your favourite book
- My Uncle Oswald
- Playing on repeat
- Never Tear Us Apart, INXS
- Favourite non-human
- Juno, my Dalmatian
- What's on the menu
- Italian Pizza / Negroni
- Survival essentials
- Negroni / Music / Pizza
- Who or what inspires you
- My Father

Josh
McCarthy
Success Manager
With nearly a decade of experience in account management and SaaS sales, Josh’s transition to Totem was a perfect fit. He is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences and building collaborative relationships that ensure project success. When he’s not at Totem you might find him in overalls, working on his 30-year-old Land Rover “Maria” getting stuck in the muddy hills of North Wales, or relaxing with a fine single malt whisky in hand.
- Favourite place
- Machynlleth, Elan Valley
- Your favourite book
- Dave’s True Stories
- Playing on repeat
- Take Me Back To Eden
- Favourite non-human
- Gunnersaurus
- What's on the menu
- Asian Food
- Survival essentials
- A book, knife and fire
- Who or what inspires you
- My dad

Inês
Mendes
Director of Client Success
Ines has a passion for people, problem solving, and animals. That includes the dolphin at Sea World that bit her in 2002. With a background in Journalism and Politics, she is equipped to guarantee project success and manages video production, design projects and clients. In her free time, she enjoys long walks on the beach and travelling.
- Favourite place
- Ericeira
- Your favourite book
- LOTR
- Playing on repeat
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- Favourite non-human
- My dog
- What's on the menu
- Sushi
- Survival essentials
- Fishing Set and Knife
- Who or what inspires you
- Victoria Beckham

Thomas
Millett
Graphic Designer
Tom has a passion for design and branding and enjoys devising interesting ways to connect brands with consumers. In his spare time, he creates music, attempts to write comedy and plays a lot of video games. At the age of 8 he received a Bronze swimming certificate, which isn’t that impressive to be honest.
- Favourite place
- Space
- Your favourite book
- Moonraker
- Playing on repeat
- Sam Fender
- Favourite non-human
- R2-D2
- What's on the menu
- Mac & Cheese and Red Wine
- Survival essentials
- Mac & Cheese and Red Wine
- Who or what inspires you
- Del Boy

Kyle
Osborn
Senior Front-End Developer
Kyle has recently become a permeant fixture in the office, bringing nearly ten years of experience to the team. He works closely with design to bring alive the innovative features that make Totem Virtual & Hybrid Events stand out. A little-known fact: he used to be an AV tech for local am-dram/charity gigs, which certainly comes in handy here at Totem!
- Favourite place
- Your favourite book
- Playing on repeat
- Favourite non-human
- What's on the menu
- Survival essentials
- Who or what inspires you

Peter
Quan
Motion Graphics Designer
Peter is a multimedia designer with experience in motion graphics, video editing and onsite filming. He has worked on freelance projects creating logos where his design is still proudly used today as a t-shirt print. Besides design work Peter is also a musician who studied the piano for 9 years and self-taught himself the guitar. He is now currently taking on his next challenge – learning the violin.
- Favourite place
- Sydney Australia
- Your favourite book
- Harry Potter
- Playing on repeat
- Take on Me - Aha
- Favourite non-human
- My dog Mabel
- What's on the menu
- Sourdough Pizza
- Survival essentials
- Flint, Knife, Bottle
- Who or what inspires you
- Classical Music

Paige
Redfern
Operations Executive
Since graduating in media production in 2017 Paige has wanted to pursue a career in the media industry and to be able to develop skills within the creative sector. Totems Leap internship gave her that opportunity. Paige as worked in progression within the Totems success team. She is already filming, designing, building events on the platform and streaming. When Paige isn’t working she is pretending to be marvel characters to keep her crazy 4 year old son entertained.
- Favourite place
- Anywhere with my son
- Your favourite book
- Queenie
- Playing on repeat
- Go- Cat Burns
- Favourite non-human
- Benji- My Yorkie
- What's on the menu
- Sushi
- Survival essentials
- bed, boat, lighter
- Who or what inspires you
- My son

Rex
Richardson
Mid Level Front End Engineer
Rex is a front-end developer with over nine years of experience building web and mobile apps. He launched his first App Store app at the age of thirteen. Drawing on his strong background in UI design, a keen eye for user experience, and a lot of caffeine, he ensures Totem delivers one of the most user-friendly B2B event apps. Among his credentials, Rex is also the winner of Totem’s Caffeine Connoisseur Award.
- Favourite place
- Greek Islands
- Your favourite book
- Shoe Dog
- Playing on repeat
- FourFiveSeconds
- Favourite non-human
- ChatGPT
- What's on the menu
- Thai
- Survival essentials
- Coffee
- Who or what inspires you
- Steve Jobs

Dominic
Roof
React Native Engineer
Dom is a software engineer with over nine years of experience. He has been building websites and mobile apps since the tender age of twelve. His exploratory spirit and curiosity about different cultures have led him to live in America, Taiwan, and Tokyo. Now based in the UK, he continues to learn new languages and plays football when he’s not coding.
- Favourite place
- Sleeping over at my friends house
- Your favourite book
- Tracy Beaker
- Playing on repeat
- Any edm
- Favourite non-human
- My dog buddy
- What's on the menu
- Japanese
- Survival essentials
- Bow and arrow
- Who or what inspires you
- I take inspiration from my failures

Samantha
Roythorne
Managing Director
Sam has worked in the events sector for over a decade, co-ordinating and managing events in locations around the world including Singapore, Rome, New York and Birmingham. As Managing Director of Totem, she is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the business, delivering excellent services to our exceptional range of clients. In her spare time, Sam loves watching F1 and pretending Swindon’s ‘magic roundabout’ is in fact Eau Rouge.
- Favourite place
- Orlando
- Your favourite book
- Impossible to choose
- Playing on repeat
- Tears in Heaven
- Favourite non-human
- Pogo, Cosmo & Nate
- What's on the menu
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Survival essentials
- Phone, Book, Pogo
- Who or what inspires you
- Strong women

Uma
Satkunam
Financial Controller
Uma is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in providing strategic financial support and setting up finance divisions across a range of businesses. Having worked in property, construction and retail for roughly 25 years she has expanded her skills into HR operations, and Project Management with a keen eye for problem solving and all things credit control! A keen badminton player in her spare time Uma also, having been born in Malaysia and exchanging those sunny climes for the not so sunny UK at a young age, enjoys sharing some delightful food with her family and friends.
- Favourite place
- Satkunam
- Your favourite book
- Awaken The Giant Within
- Playing on repeat
- Pocketful of Sunshine
- Favourite non-human
- Polar Bear
- What's on the menu
- Just love any tasty food
- Survival essentials
- Water, food, first-aid kit
- Who or what inspires you
- Mother Theresa

Chloe
Strange
Junior Video & Multimedia Producer
Chloe has a passion for creativity. A Fine Art, Film and Television production graduate, she is developing graphic design, editing and live-streaming skills at Totem. Chloe learns new skills every day. When not working at Totem, you will find her crocheting, painting, beekiping or trying out new hobbies.
- Favourite place
- Paris
- Your favourite book
- Confessions of a Sociopath
- Playing on repeat
- The The
- Favourite non-human
- King, My German Shepherd
- What's on the menu
- Nachos
- Survival essentials
- Coffee, my dog, a chair
- Who or what inspires you
- my family

Harvey
Taylor
Senior Success Manager
Before joining Totem Harvey worked in the Offshore Recruitment Industry specialising in underwater drones. An experienced Account Manager he has a passion for people, technology and creativity. As a natural problem solver, he enjoys taking an ‘outside the box’ approach to collaborating with clients, with the goal of exceeding expectations to ensure the ultimate success of their projects. When not working, Harvey will mostly likely be found out with friends, at gigs/festivals, or trying not to (but mostly) falling over in skateparks across South London.
- Favourite place
- Anywhere sunny!
- Your favourite book
- Any menu
- Playing on repeat
- Thunderstruck - ACDC
- Favourite non-human
- My dogs Rudy and Obi
- What's on the menu
- English Tapas
- Survival essentials
- Genie Lamp, Beer, Shades
- Who or what inspires you
- My parents

Anna
Turner
Head of Product
Anna is a project manager motivated by delivering excellent platform improvements, streamlining processes and solving problems. She brings broad project and continuous improvement experience in logistics and employee engagement. Having moved from Australia, she spends her time finding London’s best bakeries and restaurants, travelling Europe, hiking around the UK countryside and seeking any sun she can find.
- Favourite place
- Manly Beach in Sydney
- Your favourite book
- Anything by Ian McEwan
- Playing on repeat
- Drops of Jupiter
- Favourite non-human
- My childhood dog
- What's on the menu
- Thai!
- Survival essentials
- Books, tent, snacks
- Who or what inspires you
- Travel