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After studying physics and engineering (silicon nanowires), I became Chief Digital Officer of a major UK company, and founded their digital division, where we played our part in transforming the company for the 4th Industrial Revolution. At Neill Consulting, I can help you solve your technical challenges.

I also teach physics at Magdalene (Cambridge), and love playing the piano, and penguins.

I also love classical music, opera, philosophy, yoga, and have a dog called Dali.

My projects have involved sensors, networks, robotics and embedded controllers, particularly for automation and integration of systems (including legacy systems where in-depth understanding, or reverse-engineering may be required). I have security and compliance experience across a range of sectors including defence and health. This expertise is backed up with a highly sought after CISSP certification.

I was a senior developer for the Milton Keynes "Smart City" transport project. I have a strong Linux and open source skill set, and am a STEM ambassador and former martial arts instructor.

My last role as Head of UDES focused on the management of a bespoke, customisable Warehouse Management System. The challenge included developing and bringing the open-source framework to market, with the assistance of 32 talented people skilled in product-management, software-development and support. The solution is now in use by a number of high profile customers, who have very demanding requirements for their data and their processes.

These challenges have required a range of novel and performant solutions, which resulted in our solution being selected and implemented in the associated warehousing environments.

I have been chief architect of multiple private cloud hosting solutions, including OpenStack, hosting a range of tools for most aspects of dev-ops and team communications. I have considerable experience in automation and system integration.

Previously, I worked as a Senior Procurement Officer at the World Bank, where I was responsible for tender and bid management, and evaluation. In total I awarded and managed more than 70 contracts on goods, services and works. I have also worked at Cambridge Architectural Research as a Director of Operations and Project Management.

My background is in marketing, and my PhD was in the field of visual attention. I have worked on bespoke consumer research projects, providing insights from the eye-tracking research on the effectiveness of packaging of well-known consumer brands.

On completion of my PhD, I moved into software engineering as a developer and manager of teams and projects. I have experience of covering the full software development lifecycle.

“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” — Robert A. Heinlein

I was originally self-taught in HTML & CSS, before studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking. I moved into web design, where I developed skills in Usability testing, Conversion-Rate Optimisation, UX and UI Design. With Telos Digital, I can help improve your digital offering, putting 'understanding the user' at the core of my thinking.

I now specialise in writing software, having worked with artificial intelligence, image processing, e-commerce, logistics, embedded systems and web development. I am always keen to keep learning, and I write open-source code to further develop my understanding of new technologies.

I have experience with creating software for Virtual Reality, Digital Twins, and Robotics in commercial contexts, including a VR digital twin solution I developed to maximise the efficiency of warehouse arrangements. I have seven years of experience with the Unity 3D Engine, developing a range of applications for Windows, Virtual Reality, iOS, and Android.

I am adept in shaping and communicating strategy, identifying root causes, improving processes, and delivering business value through technical service and operations.