Technology Leader & Innovation Architect
Systems thinker with a deep understanding of technology and a methodological approach to innovation. Over 20 years of experience in engineering, academic, and leadership positions. Pioneering the convergence of AI, ethics, systems engineering, and enterprise architecture to solve complex real-world challenges.
Privacy-first, deterministic AI assistant built with Rust. 56-crate workspace featuring knowledge graph learning systems, Aho-Corasick text matching, multi-agent orchestration, and MCP server integration. Operates entirely on local infrastructure.
Machine Learning NLP pipeline for knowledge discovery using Redis ecosystem. Combines VR/AR interfaces with AI to fight information complexity and enable spatial information exploration.
Led team to build innovative distributed system resulting in a technology patent. Demonstrated systematic approach to innovation and ability to inspire teams to achieve breakthrough results.
Full-stack loan management platform with Rust/WASM financial calculations, borrower portal, CRM integration, and immutable audit trails. Eight microservices with event-driven architecture.
Rust-based platform providing high-fidelity mock implementations of third-party APIs for offline development, deterministic testing, and cost-free experimentation. Drop-in compatible with official SDKs.
Service layer migration integrating AI capabilities with existing signal intelligence infrastructure. Bedrock integration with automated deployment pipeline.
Bias detection and narrative intelligence platform for responsible AI validation. Debate arena for multi-perspective analysis with structured verdict framework.
Nationwide Building Society | Dec 2018 - Present
AI/ML architect, working closely with innovation and venturing team and data & analytics community. Working on privacy-preserving techniques for machine learning models, synthetic data and digital twins.
Nationwide Building Society | Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Enabled Prototyping Engineering capability inside Nationwide. Led the team to create a prototype of new infrastructure to build a digital distributed organisation - powered by blockchain and Machine Learning algorithms. Invented and patented a new type of distributed storage, complementary to existing cloud/on-prem infrastructure.
Nationwide Building Society | Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
Tech lead working closely with Architecture and Engineering, leading the team of technical architects and systems designers delivering change across the building society in Digital, AML/Fraud, HR, Data and Analytics portfolios.
Shopitize Ltd | Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Most senior technology professional, aligning business strategy with technology and product development. Building large-scale innovative IT infrastructure. Supervising Software Architects and developers.
Wireless Networks and Communication Group, Cranfield University | May 2007 - Dec 2009
Development of new methods for wireless and wired communications, novel sensor networks and data fusion for in-vehicle sensor networks funded by IVHM consortium led by Rolls Royce and Boeing.
Microsharp Corporation Limited | Feb 2003 - May 2007
Design, development and testing of IT and phone infrastructure, created fully automated and redundant IT infrastructure.
System Administrator magazine (samag.ru) | Feb 2002 - Feb 2003
Responsible for developing and controlling the publishing process. Management of a small team (5-8 employees) ensuring timely delivery to the printer.
Interested in collaborating on the convergence of AI, ethics, and systems engineering? Let's discuss how we can build the future of intelligent systems together.
Areas of Interest:
Natural Language Processing, Knowledge Graphs, VR/AR Interfaces, Data Privacy, Synthetic Data, Distributed Systems, AI Ethics, Healthcare AI, Biotech Applications, Enterprise Architecture
"Meta needs Brain -- Cortex: combining AI, ethics, systems and enterprise engineering to solve real-world complexity."