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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.

Living between Europe, the U.K., the U.S. and the Middle East, my key strengths include storytelling, communication, and strategic guidance. I also love classical and folk music, dance, philosophy, yoga, and my two dogs.

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 love solving scalable problems, and helping other understand the result of my work.

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.

In my 'spare' time I make films. I'm also a dad which means I have no spare time!