Meet the team
Meet the team at Amatis – here to help and guide you. If you have any questions or thoughts about how we can do better, please do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
Martin Maya
Founder & Managing Director
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My passion is to make business analysis training engaging by using up-to-date materials with innovative delivery methods at a competitive price.
Business analysis has been my passion even before the title existed! Stakeholder management, problem-solving, improving processes, gathering requirements and conducting audits were all part of regular project work.
Outside of work, I am a keen SCUBA diver and qualified as an instructor in 1995. I enjoy diving around the UK and recently dived with seals in the Bristol Channel.
I have enjoyed tinkering with motorbikes since childhood – my latest project has been to build a Harris Magnum IV. Riding it to the Isle of Man TT was a highlight of 2018 with the best weather seen there for decades!
Connect with me: Email | LinkedIn
Sarah Maya
Exams Director
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I cherish meeting learners, fostering their growth and helping them achieve their dreams. It’s the best feeling when our students pass their exams.
My role as Exam Director is very rewarding – it’s a great privilege meeting our learners on a regular basis. It’s so encouraging to hear their positive experiences and, in a small way, to be part of their growth and development.
Every day is different as we develop new, innovative products and hopefully help more people achieve more in their careers.
My background has been very varied. As a background artist, there’s nothing more fun than contributing to productions such as Poldark and Doctor Who and voice work for the BBC and the Welsh tourist board. My focus now is very much as a voice artist for Amatis Training and one which I thoroughly enjoy.
Steve Orr
Trainer
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Sharing my deep knowledge and experience in business from technical programming to senior management by specialising in international diplomas.
With an international career spanning over 30 years, Steve has acquired extensive experience from technical programming to senior management.
His first project, related to automated cartography, became a permanent exhibit in London’s Science Museum.
An early adopter of data and business process modeling techniques, Steve was recruited as a Business Analyst and later as a project manager in the financial sector, creating wholesale and retail banking systems.
For about two decades, Steve has been creating and delivering training courses for the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
Bill Aitken
Trainer
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A Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society, I have 30 years experience in IT development, analysis, training and consultancy.
Bill brings nearly three decades of experience in the IT industry, following a distinguished 20-year career as a commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force (RAF). His extensive skill set encompasses roles such as developer (with proficiency in Ada, Java, Python, C, and 8086 Assembly), systems analyst, business analyst, and software tester.
Bill has a rich history of developing and delivering IT courses, ranging from one-hour consultancy sessions to intensive six-week residential courses. His clientele includes blue-chip global enterprises in sectors such as financial services, aviation, defense, retail, and manufacturing, as well as individually owned companies.
His expertise has taken him to diverse locations worldwide, from San Francisco to Vilnius, Reykjavik to Rome, and a four-year tenure in the Middle East, where he developed competency systems for the oil and gas industries.
Bill is a state-registered teacher and a Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society, reflecting his commitment to professional development and excellence in the field of IT.
Maria Hamilton
Trainer
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An IT professional for 20+ years, excelling in business change and analysis, delivering successful projects and animated training sessions across various sectors.
Maria has worked in IT for over 20 years. Her interest in business change was sparked when she joined an IT project as an SME, designing and implementing a new customer billing system for a utilities company. This experience led her to become a qualified IT trainer and introduced her to business analysis, which she studied and became accredited in, serving as a BCS Examiner for many years.
Maria is a keen champion of conscious business improvement, completing BA assignments through each stage of the business change lifecycle. As a freelance business analyst for over 15 years, she has contributed to successful IT and business improvement projects in the utilities, banking, and insurance sectors.
She combines professional tools and techniques with traditional BA competencies, curiosity, and common sense to achieve effective outcomes for her clients. Maria has built a credible professional reputation with her clients and peers, and her experience creates animated and authentic training sessions for her candidates.
Aggie Wojciechowska
Financial Director
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With 15+ years in financial management, I help Amatis grow their business and scale confidently. I’m dedicated to supporting the team in managing their financial growth.
With over 15 years of financial management experience, Aggie loves supporting business owners and CEOs in building more profitable businesses, protecting their cash, and offering financial guidance for confident scaling.
Aggie has a successful track record with both larger corporations and smaller businesses in Europe and the Middle East.
She believes truly successful business owners must have a firm grasp of their finances to create wealth, weather storms, and impact their company’s growth.
When not working or exploring finance apps, Aggie enjoys reading business and personal development books, training for marathons, and planning travel.
Toni Maya
Quality Manager
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A quality professional dedicated to training and education, ensuromg high standards and customer satisfaction at Amatis Training, holding a ISO 9001:2015 certification.
A dedicated quality professional with a background in quality and compliance in training and education, Toni has vast experience in a customer-centered environment.
Passionate about delivering high-standard qualifications and ensuring customer satisfaction, Toni works closely with senior management to maintain quality at Amatis Training. She is responsible for helping achieve and uphold the highest standards for the ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Julie Hartell
Marketing Lead
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I’m responsible for marketing at Amatis, driving brand growth and engagement through strategic content, social media, and events.
I am responsible for marketing, overseeing activities that drive brand awareness, engagement, and growth. I craft compelling marketing strategies encompassing content creation, social media management, and event planning.
With a background in marketing and an understanding of the training and development arena, I am committed to ensuring that Amatis Training’s BCS accredited business analysis training courses reach a wide audience, helping professionals enhance their career prospects and personal development.
Mel Fitzpatrick
Administrator
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I enjoy connecting with our students, helping them with their questions and partnering with our trainers to deliver the best learning experiences.
I love working helping with course preparation and making sure both course partners and students have what they need, not only to register on their courses and exams, but also to help with any queries they may have.
Tom Rynkowski
Business Architect
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With over two decades of digital strategy experience, my passion in life has become sharing my worldwide experience with business leaders.
A champion for the CIO and IT professional, Tom began his career at Intel Corporation, living and working in Europe, Asia, and the US in various roles, including Business Analyst, Project Manager, Product Manager, Optimization Manager, and finally, as a Business Architect.
Tom holds a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems Management from Bournemouth University, United Kingdom.
Additionally, he has a Professional Certificate in Business Architecture from the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT. Tom is also an experienced Digital Transformation Project/Program Manager and proudly holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Systemagic
IT Partners
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Systemagic supports the Amatis Training team with everything IT-related. We’re committed to Amatis delivering robust online services that never fail.
Founded in 1999, Systemagic has provided IT support services to SMEs for over 25 years. With accreditations and partnerships with tech giants such as Microsoft, Apple & ESET, Systemagic is a highly-trusted MSP in the South West.
Systemagic supports the Amatis Training team with everything IT-related. This includes fixing day-to-day technical problems, providing helpdesk support, setting up devices and sourcing new hardware.