TECHNOLOGIST · ARCHITECT · MAKER
Technology, with purpose.
I’m a technology leader, architect and hands-on engineer. I build teams, shape ideas and make things work.
From government platforms and global businesses to conservation technology and adventures on the water. Always curious. Always hands-on.
A career across sectors
01 / ABOUT ME
I’m a technology leader who likes to get close to the problem — and stay close to the work.
My experience spans CTO and board roles, technical architecture, software engineering, and teaching and research at Imperial College London. I bring strategic direction and practical delivery together, helping teams build useful, resilient products.
Curiosity has taken me beyond software: co-founding Reading Makerspace, helping establish ZSL’s conservation technology work, and exploring AI, connected hardware and rapid prototyping.
Cloud Practitioner02 / EXPERIENCE
Technology leadership across business, government and research.
OCT 2025 — PRESENT
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
I lead the design of national livestock services, bringing together information across England, Scotland and Wales to support food security, policy and operations.
2024 — PRESENT
Bupa
I shape the direction of global mobile services, guiding their development and supporting Bupa’s long-term business goals.
2020 — 2022
Ministry Of Justice
I shaped the future of core HR and finance services, informing a £100M decision on whether to build or buy a replacement system.
2018 — 2020
Advanced Hackspace, Imperial College London
I led research and practical teaching, helping students develop ideas and supporting the delivery of Hackspace programmes.
2019
Home Office
I assessed the readiness of border services for frontline use and led work to improve their ongoing management.
2016 — 2018
Webgains
I led a 30-person team, set strategy and oversaw product delivery, innovation, information security and organisational governance.
2016 — 2017
Tech City UK, now Tech Nation
I led the development of the Digital Business Academy and contributed to Exceptional Talent visa policy and application reviews.
2012 — 2013
Zoological Society London (ZSL)
I developed practical conservation solutions, supporting marine research and recreating natural environments for aquatic species.
2007 — 2012
Ministry Of Justice
I delivered a fee payment and accounting service across 220 magistrate and county courts.
03 / FEATURED PROJECT
A 3D-printed boat. An autonomous journey. A real-world engineering challenge.
As principal engineer on SeaQuest, I helped design, prototype and test a self-guided, 3D-printed model boat for an ocean adventure with RS Components and the DesignSpark community.
The ten-part documentary follows the project from an ambitious idea to a 10 km journey — bringing together autonomous systems, hands-on engineering and plenty of experimentation.
Watch the documentary04 / BEYOND THE DESK
Preserving maritime heritage, exploring the water and sharing what I’ve learned.
HANDS-ON, AWAY FROM THE DESK
I love restoring pre-war bikes, cars and boats — getting hands-on with old machinery and keeping a little history on the road and on the water.
I have a collection of rare pre-war motorcycles and my own motorcycle workshop. I enjoy their mechanical simplicity and character, and the hands-on work of restoring them.
I love bringing old cars back to life, preserving their character and enjoying them out on the road.
Restoring Gerfalcon brings together my love of practical engineering, traditional craftsmanship and maritime history.
More about Gerfalcon
MARITIME HERITAGE
I skipper Gerfalcon, a Dunkirk Little Ship and former Royal Navy patrol vessel. Her restoration brings together practical engineering, historical research and a commitment to preserving Britain’s maritime heritage.
The restoration received two volunteer awards and was shortlisted for the Martyn Heighton Award for maritime heritage conservation. In 2025, Gerfalcon returned to Dunkirk for the evacuation’s 85th anniversary.
From wartime history to restoration and life afloat. Select a photo to take a closer look.
MARITIME HISTORY & WRITING
I write about the vessels, people and practical work that keep maritime history alive.
My account of restoring Gerfalcon and preparing her for the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo in Dunkirk.
Held in the Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum.
View the library catalogue
Heritage, Service, and the People Who Stood Watch
I explore HMS Medusa’s heritage, service and the people who stood watch aboard her.
COACHING & EXPEDITIONS
From a solo English Channel crossing to Arctic expeditions and the Great Bahama Bank, paddlesport has taken me well beyond familiar waters.
On 3 October 2022, I crossed from Dungeness to Boulogne-sur-Mer in 7 hours, 21 minutes and 43 seconds. Performance Sea Kayak lists my crossing as solo and RIB-assisted, with a RIB transfer across the French shipping lane.
Through kayak.coach and Windsor Canoe Club, I coach paddlers and support adventurous expeditions. I previously coached at Battersea Canoe Club and Poole Harbour Canoe Club. As a Paddle UK committee member, I also contribute to the sport’s governance and community development.
From Arctic waters to tropical shores. Select a photo to take a closer look.
05 / SERVICE & VOLUNTEERING
My volunteer work brings together youth development, outdoor education and maritime heritage. As a former commissioned officer in the Royal Navy Cadet Forces, I supported national training programmes, volunteer teams and ceremonial events.
2023–2025 · VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS
I led national training delivery, mentored volunteer staff and supported governance, safeguarding and cadet development.
2022–2025 · SEA CADET CORPS
I supported cadets and adult volunteers through instruction, assessment and expeditions, alongside national ceremonial and remembrance duties.
Committee Member & Deputy Archivist
I support historical archives, Operation Dynamo research, education and commemorative events.
Director
I lead maritime heritage projects and developed a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Approved Activity Programme.
Committee Member
I support paddlesport governance and community development.
Paddlesport Coach
I coach paddlers and support their development on the water.
Webmaster
I provide digital support for the Royal Naval Patrol Service Association and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Sailing Association.
Published Author
I write about Operation Dynamo and Britain’s wartime legacy. My Gerfalcon book is held in the National Maritime Museum’s Caird Library.
My publications ↗SERVICE, HERITAGE & ADVENTURE
I love all things computing from hardware to software, big data, AI and Cognitive.
I enjoy practical applications of AI, from computer vision and natural language processing to recommendation systems.
I love systems design and hands on building of everything from prototypes to enormous distributed systems that live in secure environments. Web+Mobile+App+TV+Voice :)
I’m PRINCE2 and AgilePM certified, with a track record of building focused delivery teams.
Everything is in the numbers, I love statistics, management information and reporting. Insight is everything!
I love creating digital products that improve people's lives and solve real world problems. I especially enjoy working with entrepreneurial concepts.
