Transforming the landscape of online exams and learning

Synap is a Leeds-based team on a mission to make assessments straightforward, secure, and accessible for everyone.

Our story

Synap was founded in 2014 as a tool to make exam preparation more effective, and has since grown into a platform that helps universities, training providers and businesses deliver online assessments. We support everything from practice tests and progress tracking to high-stakes professional certifications, with a focus on keeping the process straightforward, secure and reliable. At the heart of Synap is our mission to make exams more accessible for everyone.

10M+ tests worldwide

275M+ questions answered

Our values

Our commitment to excellence, integrity and inclusivity

  • Agile

    Synap evolves with the needs of organisations, shaped by customer feedback and feature requests to deliver exam solutions that matter most.

  • Reliable

    High-stakes exams demand trust. We focus on stability, security and consistency so organisations can deliver with confidence.

  • Collaborative

    We work in partnership with clients, aligning assessments to their goals and ensuring success for candidates and organisations alike.

  • Accessible

    Exams should be fair and inclusive for everyone, which is why we design assessment experiences that remove barriers to participation.

  • Ambitious

    We're driven by clear goals and a commitment to excellence, building towards becoming one of the most trusted exam platforms worldwide.

Meet the team

A small team with a big impact.

  • James Gupta - Founder & CEO
  • Omair Vaiyani - Founder & CTO
  • Manisha Prabhakar - Director of Sales
  • Charlotte Gupta-Smyth - Director of Customer Success
  • John Anderson - Software Developer
  • Jacob Ashe - Software Engineer
  • Edward Mackenzie - Senior Software Developer
  • Fabricio Tavares - Senior Front-End Engineer
  • Georgina Healey - Digital Marketing Manager
  • Megan Butterfield - Sales Executive
  • Will Laurence - Customer Success Manager
  • Kaisa - Junior Software Developer
  • Ori - Chief Wellbeing Terrier

Want to work with us?

We’re always looking for talented people to join our team. Take a look at our open roles.