About Us
Our Vision
Connecting Success Through Technical Innovation
Our Mission
Partnership. Applied Innovation. Proactive Technical Support
Through close relationships focused on your business success, we will empower you so you can make decisive, confident decisions to achieve your goals with leading IT solutions.
Your business will be safeguarded from cyber threats using best in class technical solutions, education and training to support your people
With clarity on budget, cashflow and technology life expectancy, you maintain commercial advantage by using stable, flexible, scalable IT solutions.
With our guidance you will run your organisation in the way your want by applying our technical expertise and robust solutions that are in step with your operational preferences.
You will be confident in delivering excellence to your customers, partners, communities and networks, through use of finely-tuned systems which simplify your operations and performance.
Your investment in technology is directly connected to continued excellence in your business performance. Through our advice you gain clarity and confidence for informed decisions on your investment in technology, and the reassurance that your business and technology roadmaps are perfectly aligned.
Our expert IT team has extensive experience in working with organisations, acting as your outsourced IT team or as an extension of your in-house IT team.
Our relationships always begin with a conversation to gain a full understanding of what your business does and what you want to achieve.
Colin Hammond
Founder and Managing Director
I love the way that as technology becomes more sophisticated, it’s actually more intuitive to use.
This aligns completely with how I collaborate with our clients helping them gain maximum business advantage without over complicating things.
I enjoy helping our clients with pragmatic solutions that make them more efficient within their budget by using my broad, but detailed, knowledge of technology and the emergence of highly ‘intelligent’ applications.
My background includes many IT roles in diverse sectors such as shipping and professional football. Working in Barcelona I learned Windows in Spanish and found ways to explain complex issues without being a native speaker!
Keeping up with latest technology trends is fun, and I find the best way is listening to podcasts when I’m driving.
Finding time for hobbies can be tricky. I enjoy cycling, but have a Peruvian wife who keeps me too busy to have other hobbies!
Aisha Zeeshan
Purchasing Assistant
I’m known for my positive approach to life!
I love helping clients and keeping things running smoothly. Their diverse businesses really draw my attention, and so ensuring they can access technology which helps them achieve their goals, really motivates me.
By keeping clients up to date on product deliveries we can plan for their projects success. Overcoming difficulties quickly and without fuss is hugely important, so I also work closely with suppliers to monitor shipments and resolve any rare missed, damaged, returned, or exchanged orders.
I’m an active person, and place fitness and exercise into my regular routine. I also enjoy cooking and experimenting with new recipes: Variety is the spice of life! Spending time with family is also important to me. My guilty pleasures include being a huge fan of cartoons. Looney Tunes are my favourite, especially Speedy Gonzales!
Dan Larson
Technical Lead
I’m passionate about building strong client relationships, and turning complex challenges into clear, reliable outcomes.
With a client first attitude, I ensure our technology solutions are seamless and aligned to how our how our clients want to work. By ensuring our solutions are intuitive to use, streamline workflows, our clients gain real competitive advantage through their partnership with Heron IT.
By placing years of hands‑on experience into my team’s approach, under my direction and guidance the diverse solutions we design and deliver are coherent and focused on bringing true business value
Outside of work, you’ll find me at Portman Road. As a proud Ipswich Town Football Club Season Ticket holder, I’m dedicated to supporting the Tractor Boys through every high, low, and unforgettable moment.
Whether I’m planning client work or cheering from the stands, I bring passion, clarity, and a commitment to continuous improvement to everything I do.
Sarah Black
Procurement Consultant
I believe technology should support people.
My people focussed, practical and straightforward approach guides how I help our clients. With the constant changes and developments in technology I ensure they gain a grounded and real-world view.
My natural curiosity draws me to keeping up with what’s new, whether it’s vendor updates, industry news, or trying things out myself. So technology evolves within their business, I use my extensive experience and knowledge to confidently provide honest, practical advice.
When I look back I’m amazed at the changes I’ve seen – from fax machines and floppy disks through to cloud platforms and automation! My clients tell me they appreciate how they can place my experience to focus on solutions that actually make a difference, and not just the latest trend.
Sarah-Jane Vincent
Financial Office
The team tell me my energy is infectious!
Known for my tactile approach to problem solving, my planning unashamedly uses a whiteboards, post-it notes and/or spreadsheets!
I believe it’s vital to support our clients with imaginative and fresh ideas for how we flexibly apply our business, technical and operational expertise. So by moving between completely different careers, my diverse experience and knowledge is put to good use with creative and practical support for our team.
Outside of IT, I read blogs and newsletters and listen to Podcasts as part of my CPD certifications. This assures our clients that their business is in safe hands with a financial stable and best in class IT support team.
The Heron IT team are likeminded and fun, and this helps time fly by!