Beam
Joel Holmes is an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in software development, having held various positions across multiple companies, including GoCardless and REG. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering from Bournemouth University, obtained between 2015 and 2018, Joel has progressed through roles such as Software Engineer I, II, and III at GoCardless and has gained experience as a Full Stack Developer at REG, along with positions at Beam, Pactio, and Earnd.
Beam
Beam is an award-winning Tech for Good start-up and crowdfunding platform that supports homeless people and refugees into stable jobs and homes. Funded by the Mayor of London and the world's top tech entrepreneurs, and partnered with over 50 government bodies, Beam’s service is transforming how the world supports those left behind. A breakthrough innovation in social mobility, Beam has been covered widely in the media, including by the BBC, The Times, The FT, The Independent, Evening Standard, Sky, Time Out and others. Also named one of London’s Top 10 Startups by WIRED magazine and Top 15 UK Startups by LinkedIn.