About Deverg
Welcome! Deverg is proud to say that 30% of the company is owned by our consultants.
The biggest thing that makes us 'us' is our consultants; they are brilliant, and I like to say that what Maradona could do with a football, our consultants can do with databases, cloud technology and Cyber Security.
— Erik Dvergsnes, The CEO and Founder of DEVERG
What We Stand For
Our Story
Our Story
From a tender age, our founder was groomed for a life steeped in quality and precision. His father's early influence, instilling a relentless pursuit of excellence, was further honed during his Norway army service. This foundation of discipline and meticulous attention to detail found its true calling when he joined the world's premier IT team—the elite DBA group at Deutsche Bank in London in 2000.
In this environment, reminiscent of a Formula One pit crew, a small yet exceptionally talented team managed an astounding ten thousand databases, utilising state-of-the-art systems and processes refined over decades. The level of precision and efficiency was unparalleled, setting a standard that would define our founder’s career.
However, upon departing Deutsche Bank after a decade and consulting with various other clients, he encountered a starkly different reality. The standards of precision and quality he had come to embody were nowhere to be seen. This culture shock, coupled with the realisation that the market was saturated with providers lacking a commitment to high standards, spurred the creation of Deverg.
Deverg was born from a vision to fill a market gap—offering distinguished quality, top-tier experience, and unwavering dedication to professional execution. Today, Deverg stands as a beacon of excellence. Our clients are guaranteed the best experience and flawless project execution that adheres strictly to best practices, delivered on time and within budget.
We pride ourselves on setting a higher standard and bridging the vast gap between what clients expect and deserve and what is commonly offered by less experienced providers. At Deverg, we don’t just meet expectations; we redefine them, ensuring that our clients receive the best.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We’re disrupting the status quo of large IT providers by delivering the relentless, consistent quality that clients deserve but don’t often get.
Our Vision
Our Vision
We strive to re-shape the pinnacle of what IT consultancy looks like, combining unparalleled quality with the industry's finest talent in database, cyber security, and cloud specialities.
We want to see a world where innovation, quality, and top-tier service are the norm for clients who put the highest value on security, performance, and availability for their applications and databases. We ensure that this standard of excellence shines through to all stakeholders in client organisations, from the C-suite to operational teams. Ultimately, we want to build the World's #1 IT Consultancy!
Promise to Our Consultants
Promise to Our Consultants
At Deverg, we genuinely value your profound impact on our success. As a tangible acknowledgement of your significant contributions, those among you who commit to our long-term journey are enrolled in a lucrative equity pool, owning a minimum of 30% of the company. This ownership is a testament to our trust and value in your expertise and dedication.
We recognise that your solutions and performances can be ten to twenty times more effective than those crafted by less experienced consultants. This extraordinary capability is not only celebrated but is also central to our promise to you. We are committed to providing you with challenging and rewarding opportunities and supporting your continuous professional development through funding for courses and certifications to keep you at the forefront of technology and industry practices.
Moreover, we ensure that your contributions are rewarded substantially, including a share of the annual profits. Our inclusive and supportive workplace culture includes regular social events that foster camaraderie and teamwork, strengthening the bonds of togetherness, even in our remote-first environment.
Joining Deverg means more than just a place to work; it’s a place where you are deeply appreciated, your professional growth is prioritised, and you can truly thrive, shaping the future of technology and business landscapes with your exceptional skills.
Promise to Our Clients
Promise to Our Clients
At Deverg, we are deeply committed to exceeding your expectations by providing unparalleled service and high-quality work. Our client-centric approach focuses on truly understanding and addressing your unique needs. By offering bespoke solutions tailored to your specific challenges and goals, we ensure that every project meets and surpasses your expectations.
We pride ourselves on cultivating lasting relationships, aiming to transform you into a lifelong fan of our services. Our team of experts is dedicated to responsive, thoughtful communication and continuous support throughout all phases of our engagement. This commitment to excellence is at the core of our business philosophy and sets Deverg apart in the industry.
By entrusting us with your projects, you gain a service provider and a dedicated partner who is invested in your success. We promise to deliver excellence, foster trust, and build enduring partnerships that help you thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Our Culture
Our Culture
At Deverg, our consultants thrive on the opportunity to tackle many stimulating and intricate projects. Collaborating with clients from various industries, our team members revel in the complexity and dynamism that each new challenge brings, consistently driving innovation and excellence.
Despite the absence of a centralised office and the geographical dispersion of our team, the sense of camaraderie within Deverg is profound. We foster an open and amiable culture where every challenge is met with collective brainstorming and solutions are crafted through transparent discussions, ensuring everyone feels an integral part of the Deverg family.
Yet, Deverg transcends the conventional workspace; it is a realm where professional rigour meets the joy of collaboration. We are committed to celebrating our achievements and savouring moments of relaxation together. Our quarterly social gatherings, replete with exquisite cuisine and refreshments, are the cornerstone of our community spirit, bridging any physical distance with warmth and conviviality.
These vibrant events fortify the bonds among us and reinforce the collaborative spirit that is the hallmark of our culture. At Deverg, every day heralds new opportunities to learn, contribute, and effect meaningful change, all within a supportive, engaging, and enjoyable environment. Even in a virtual setting, our unbreakable bond of unity ensures that each member feels valued, included, and essential to the Deverg legacy.
Our Values
Our Values
WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE
We are relentless in our drive to produce excellence and to positively impact our clients. This informs everything we do at Deverg.
WE ACT WITH INTEGRITY
We believe in complete honesty and transparency. No matter how challenging the circumstances, we honour our promises without blame or excuses, cultivating an environment based on trust.
WE ARE PROUD
Our database, cloud and cyber security experts take pride in the work they do and deliver exceptional service that produces great results for our clients.
WE ARE HUMBLE
We create a supportive environment based on honesty and open communications to facilitate opportunities for growth and learning.
WE CREATE LIFELONG FANS
By really taking care of our customers, providing excellent service, and delivering high quality work they become lifelong fans.
Deverg VS System Integrators
| Comparison Point | Deverg | Large System Integrator(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise & Specialization | Senior experts in the fields of cloud, database, and cyber security. 15 years of experience is over 31,000 hours of trial, testing and experience. Our consultants have already attained this, so they don’t need to try, test, and fail on your systems. | Typically, teams are structured with a small number of seniors and many juniors with less expertise and specialisation. The few seniors are also overloaded with managing teams or busy firefighting issues as they are stretched between many clients. |
| Senior Level Attention | Senior consultants who quickly understand and address the company’s unique challenges and design and implement the best and right solution. | Junior consultants take more time, can be unsure, and need to ask for advice which causes delays. Complex projects that don’t have enough of the right experience typically don’t go as well as when the experience mix on the project is just right. |
| Faster progress & quicker response time | Dedicated, experienced people who can make decisions and implement them faster. The consultant only works with one or two clients. | The few seniors are stretched between many clients, to the detriment of each of the clients. The juniors don’t have the experience to make decisions, which can cause delays. |
| Customised Service | We are agile and offer more personalised service and can fit the client's needs and preferences. The client can always talk directly with the expert. | The client has to accept the way the large System Integrator (SI) way of working and often cannot talk directly with the expert but must go via a “problem handler”. |
| Cost | We use premium consultants but because we need smaller teams, often only one person and need less time the cost is dramatically reduced as we do it right first time, without delays. There are of course always challenges and unforeseen circumstances in IT projects but a senior, experienced consultants is equipped to handle these much quicker. | Larger firms charge premiums even if they use junior staff. There can be a tendency to add more people to projects, pushing up project costs unexpectedly. We also hear often of key people getting removed from projects to go elsewhere, affecting delivery. |
| Relationships | The nature of being smaller creates closer and more collaborative relationships with a boutique firm. These relationships often translate into better communication and a deeper understanding of the client's business, leading to more effective and innovative solutions. | Junior staff are often spread between many clients, and high turnover of staff can be an issue, so the client/ consultancy relationship will not be so strong. |
| Alignment with Business Goals | Align closely with the client's business goals and work as a strategic partner, giving advice and identifying room for improvements rather than just a service provider. | Work on a service contract to solve tickets – monitor dashboards and perform quick time fixes to “red and yellow” flags/indicators. |
Meet the DEVERG Management Team
Erik Dvergsnes
CEO & Founder
The CEO and Founder of DEVERG, Erik started working with databases in 1993. He has worked for Cap Gemini, Shell Oil, BP and also consulted for Deutsche Bank in London for over 13 years. In Erik’s own words, working for Deutsche Bank was like working for a Formula 1 team.
It was during this time through his high-quality work ethic that he found a tribe with the same mentality. Erik was awarded the Oracle Excellence Award as the Oracle Cloud Architect of the Year in 2018 and has made it his mission to assist companies to achieve data transformation through the use of the best database administration consultants available.
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Gary Carter
COO
With 20 years of experience in the consulting sector, Gary is an experienced Chief Operating Officer in boutique startup and scaleup consulting companies. The firm he co-founded in 2006 became the world's leading provider in its niche with operating companies in five countries before being acquired by a global top 5 professional services brand.
As a committed business generalist, Gary's leadership skills are evident in his execution-focused approach. He spearheads change initiatives that not only drive efficiency but also significantly enhance business performance.
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The DEVERG Advisory Board
Andrew Croasdale
Andrew Croasdale is a seasoned security advisor with over 30 years of experience in UK policing, specialising in counter-terrorism. His unique qualifications and skills have allowed him to play a pivotal role in strategic security leadership.
Andrew's experience is invaluable. He has provided tactical advice to MI5 and led significant initiatives at the British Counter Terrorism Headquarters, Scotland Yard, London’.
His efforts have been crucial in developing new operational policies and enhancing the UK's security infrastructure. Andrew has also directed the restructuring of counter-terrorism teams to improve risk management and service delivery nationally.
Holding the highest security clearance, Developed Vetting (DV), he has proven his trustworthiness and capability to manage sensitive national security information.
Andrew's career highlights include a diplomatic mission to Turkey to address ISIS-related security issues and leading national counter-terrorism training and prevention initiatives.
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Dr. Nigel Stone
An experienced leader, entrepreneur, qualified executive coach & mentor, trained university learning facilitator and lecturer with a professional doctorate in coaching and mentoring.
With twenty-plus years of entrepreneurial experience working with top brands, including Sony, T-Mobile, GSK, Philips, Fujifilm, Nestle and Universal pictures, to mention a few. Nigel has extensive experience running startups and growing them to multi-million-pound organisations.
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Manj Weerasekera
Manj is a highly regarded international business performance consultant, communication expert and board advisor. He has a strong background in corporate leadership and has held management positions with global blue-chip companies. Manj was a visiting speaker at the London Business School and has consulted for peers in the UK House of Lords on the areas of Leadership. He has worked with several organisations including Vodafone, Sony, New Look Retailers, BP, Logitech, Bang & Olufsen, Lloyds Banking Group and British Telecom, as well as being a trusted advisor to high net-worth entrepreneurs.
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