Walnut Innovation has been building full stack software solutions since 2011.
Our founders combine decades of industry knowledge and best practice, and share a passion for delivering line-of-business systems that our customers rely on.
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Mobile apps and multi-platform//
Users expect responsive, modern design - whether in a B2B or B2C setting. Walnut uses tools and frameworks that offer a seamless experience across devices and platforms, from mobile to full-screen desktop.
We can use a responsive web framework for rapid development, or a hybrid framework such as Flutter or React Native when mobile performance is a priority.
On the backend, we can build a traditional .Net stack to serve UI and APIs, or a serverless pipeline which offers huge scalability with pricing tied to usage.
Modern software development//
Walnut follows a tried and tested methodology that puts the customer centre-stage, using your experience and feedback to drive the design and build process.
Our process is designed to produce robust, production-ready software, whatever the chosen tools, languages and frameworks.
Analysis and requirements
We will spend time with you to capture how you work and what you need. We will workshop requirements and create mockups of the solution.
Architecture and design
We will design a solution that fits your needs, using the most appropriate tools - whether a traditional .NET stack or the latest scalable serverless technology.
Agile software development
Our approach is designed to be collaborative, and as we develop the solution you will review regular work-in-progress to ensure it matches your expectations.
Security and data privacy
Security is a non-negotiable requirement for all IT systems and we take it very seriously. Data privacy rules such as GDPR require efficient processes for redacting data.
Deployment and migration
As the launch approaches we will plan any data migration required and deploy with the tools necessary to keep your solution updated and secure.
Support and maintenance
In addition to a standard warranty we often manage customer systems over the longer term. Monitoring, backup and patching ensure your solution is kept productive and secure.
Customer case studies//
IoT sensing for farming
Agri Samplers has developed automated scientific instruments that give farmers fast information about crop disease.
Part of an Innovate UK-funded program to research ways to reduce farm spraying, Walnut created a serverless IoT pipeline using Amazon AWS to process and analyse thousands of messages sent daily from the field.
A data analytics portal gives farmers real-time access to test results enabling them to make timely spraying decisions.
Full stack for customer experience consultancy
RealService helps their clients create great places to live, work, shop and relax.
RealService collects and analyses thousands of in-person and web-based interviews - all managed on a bespoke platform developed by Walnut.
Recently Walnut worked with RealService to implement self-service dashboards for their clients, using Microsoft Power BI to offer rich, real-time data self-service.
Meet the team//
Walnut's founders have worked together for over 20 years, and share a passion for building customer-focused businesses.
Jon Saville
Jon began programming on 8-bit computers as a teenager. Fuelled by coffee, he has worked with most languages, frameworks and tools across many industry sectors.
Neil Wykes
Starting out in professional services, and with an infectious love of the next New Thing, Neil has brought his skills to some of the largest consultancies and smallest startups.
Clive Smalley
Clive is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Clive has an innate business brain and brings his experience and insight to every project.
