Our Team
Alpha Portal is a service from Start Software, an international software business with over 15 years of successful trading.
Quality and security are at the heart of everything we do at Start Software. Start Software is ISO9001 and ISO27001 accredited and holds the Cyber Essentials certification. Director Robin (see below) is a member of the Cybersecurity CoP at The Institution of Analysts and Programmers.
Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD
Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD
Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD
Director
Start Software was founded by Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD, the creator of the UK's first successful will writing software, Will Writer for Windows.
Robin was a founding director of Legacy Partners Ltd, a successful national will writing and estate planning business. At Legacy Partners, he introduced new technology into the U
Director
Start Software was founded by Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD, the creator of the UK's first successful will writing software, Will Writer for Windows.
Robin was a founding director of Legacy Partners Ltd, a successful national will writing and estate planning business. At Legacy Partners, he introduced new technology into the UK will writing industry including laptop-based instruction taking, automated will processing and a modern approach to dealing with clients and consultants.
Robin is a Fellow of the Institute of Analysts and Programmers.
Dan Darkin
Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD
Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD
Senior Software Developer
Dan has worked with Start Software since 2010 and is a software developer who specialises in Alpha Anywhere developments. Dan is the lead developer for our software for the legal services industry.
In addition to being the lead developer for Alpha Portal, Dan has worked with a number of national organisations worki
Senior Software Developer
Dan has worked with Start Software since 2010 and is a software developer who specialises in Alpha Anywhere developments. Dan is the lead developer for our software for the legal services industry.
In addition to being the lead developer for Alpha Portal, Dan has worked with a number of national organisations working in the will-writing industry.
When not tinkering with his cars (Dan is also a successful rally driver) he is usually found working hard on software development projects from client sites or our Telford office.
James Holmes
Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD
James Holmes
Software Support Technician
James joined the team back in 2021 starting on the service desk as an apprentice. Since then, James has broken through to Alpha Anywhere developments and enjoys liaising with clients about system development.
In his spare time, James is keen on bettering his health and fitness which makes him an avid gym goer and football player.
Zac Marshall
Robin Bennett MA (Oxon) FIAP MIoD
James Holmes
Software Support Technician
Zac joined us here at Start Software as an apprentice in 2021. Since then, Zac has been involved with our support team, alongside James. Zac is now developing his skills as a software developer.
In his spare time, Zac is a keen footballer playing both 11 a side and 5 a side football. He also enjoys socialising with his friends and family on weekends.