About Me
A proven executive with 14 years of solid experience in developing and delivering products. Creating and executing business and IT strategy within start-ups and multi-nationals ranging from FMCG to Web 2.0. A track record of building profitable software companies and consultancies and an international speaker on the commodisation of IT, utility computing, fabrication technologies and the open source movement.
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Background
As a trained geneticist with a talent for mathematics and a background in economics, I have always found myself dealing with complex systems. Whilst the underlying principles behind such systems have remained constant, my experience has varied from the behavioural patterns of ladybirds to modelling environmental impacts of chemical pollution to developing novel computer systems to managing companies. Along the way I have developed a significant array of tools and experience for modelling and managing such non-linear environments. With the growth of utility computing and the inevitable realisation that much of IT is becoming more of a commodity, there is an ever faster pursuit of innovation within the IT industry. Innovation is itself a highly complex system which is dependent upon uncertainty, and it is in the managing of innovation that my expertise as both a consultant and public speaker is sought.
Academic
MA Natural Sciences (Genetics) - Cambridge University.
MSc Energy & Environmental Management - Glasgow Caledonian University.
Interests
Business strategy, innovation and organisational structure, IT strategy, product development, team management, risk management, project management, finance, planning and R&D incl. fabrication technologies, web 2.0, enterprise 2.0, SOA, enterprise architecture, open source, project methodologies, utility computing and SaaS.
Contact Details
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