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A serial entrepreneur and tech enthusiast, that is passionate about artificial intelligence, cyber security and challenging assumed norms. A highly focused individual, that loves building things, whether that is products, teams or companies.Founded and led Nettitude, an international cyber security company before it was ultimately sold to Goldman Sachs Asset Management in 2021. The President and International Chair of CREST, a non-profit organisation that works with national governments to build capability, capacity and consistency across the cyber security industry. A trustee of Princethorpe Foundation, a group of Independent, Catholic schools in Warwickshire. A director and investor in a series of bricks and mortar and digital organisations in the UK. In all of Rowland’s roles, he has worked closely with government to support the rollout of regulations and standards to drive better outcomes for industry and consumers.Rowland went to Birmingham University, and obtained a Batchelors degree in Accountancy & Finance and Masters degree in Commerce & IT”Artificial Intelligence a huge enabler. Every day, I come to work and find myself being blown away about how it can be used to deliver solutions that I would never have dreamed possible.””It feels like we are on the cusp of something massive that has the power to transform learning for ever! AI enriched education that has the individual at the core, nuanced to their likes, their capabilities and their learning styles. Driving knowledge, skills and performance, and enabled for the digital workplace that lies ahead””The education sector may not have ever wanted to be trailblazing, however their students are leading the AI charge, forcing the sector to adapt at a rate that many teachers and schools will find uncomfortable. The genie is out of the bottle, and it no longer possible to contain it. It is a case of adapt, evolve and embrace. Find ways to make AI work for you, drive better learning, and support school leavers to build skills that are aligned to the needs of the businesses of the future.”
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I’ve enjoyed a career working in technology and for the last 17 years have worked for Rowland helping to build a cybersecurity company from start-up with a handful of people in a garage, to a global £40m+ revenue business. I love working on technical problems, business challenges and enabling success in people, products and customers. Nothing better than a blank sheet of paper and a problem to be solved especially when it involves technology! AI has incredible potential to be a force for good and it’s so exciting to be working with a very smart team looking at the education sector. Everyone has a story here and the future of education will, I believe, be transformed in the days ahead.”Sendient has the best people, looking at a problem that desperately needs a better solution. Our vision is far more than just marking and grading assessments but is centred around the personalised learning journey that will enable students wherever to reach their potential. Enabling teachers to teach and students to travel on effective personalised learning journeys, enabled by AI and technology”Ben
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Nathanael is a full stack developer with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build innovative solutions. With a PhD in Particle Physics from the University of Birmingham, he brings a unique perspective and strong analytical skills to his work. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including interactive dashboards, RAG chatbots, set-top boxes, and serverless backends. These experiences have honed his technical expertise and allowed him to develop a keen eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving. As the Lead Application Developer at Sendient, Nathanael is responsible for breaking down complex requirements, coordinating efforts between AI and general engineering teams, and ensuring that their products meet the needs of their stakeholders. He is particularly excited about the potential of AI and enjoys working closely with the AI team to integrate cutting-edge technologies into their solutions. Whether it’s developing a new feature or troubleshooting a tricky bug, he approaches each challenge with enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful work.”I’m excited about the future of AI in helping automate tasks that are essential for getting things working but tedious for people to do. I don’t know where this will go but that’s something at my core I’m excited about working for Sendient!”Nathanael
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Ian is an experienced data professional with a background in computer science and a decade-long journey spanning diverse industries from finance to e-learning and process automation. With robust commercial acumen and deep technical expertise, Ian has consistently tackled complex challenges with analytical understanding and a passion for data-driven solutions.As Head of Learning Analytics at THRIVE, Ian spearheaded the creation of DataLab, an acclaimed data service, addressing crucial issues in e-learning like data literacy and impact measurement. His leadership extended to enterprise sales, technical innovation, and strategic planning, earning him recognition from global brands across finance, retail, and technology.His experience designing scalable solutions and his dedication to understanding customer needs align with Sendient’s mission to deliver innovative AI-driven education solutions.”I have joined Sendient to develop Smart Educator, and am very excited to harness AI’s potential to revolutionise teaching methodologies and enhance assessment practices for students today and in the future.”Ian
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I am an AI consultant specialising in the development and deployment of bespoke AI applications that can extract information from written and numerical data. I received my PhD in Space Physics from the University of Southampton in 2018 and have applied that culture of scientific rigour to my work. Over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of AI technologies, including using and fine-tuning a variety of open-source and foundational Large Language Models (LLMs) for text and image generation. With 6 years of experience in industry, I have successfully led and contributed to a wide range of AI projects in sectors such as AdTech and, Aerospace and Defence. Previous projects include using LLMs to automate the process of competitor analysis by extracting and summarising news articles which can then be combined to create a holistic view of a competitors’ capabilities. I have also previously developed new IP by developing a process that includes using machine learning for segmentation of TV audiences to increase the value of paid advertising slots. “SmartEducator is going to be a powerful companion for teachers to save them time while also allowing them to give deeper and more insightful feedback to their students, empowering them be the best teachers they can be!” Stephen
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I am an AI enthusiast coming from an Azure background, who loves testing and using new AI capabilities to solve problems. Consequently, I hold many Azure certifications, including the cool AI ones (AI-900 and AI-102). You’ll often find me diving deep into the latest AI trends, fuelled by a mix of curiosity and a drive to make cool things happen, or playing sports.”AI isn’t about replacing teachers; it’s about empowering them. By harnessing AI tools, educators can amplify their impact, personalise learning experiences, and unlock the full potential of every student.”Mohammed
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I am a software engineer with a mechanical engineering background. I have experience with backend and application development, Machine Learning and Data Science.”I am most excited to give teachers more time to engage with students, by releasing them from tedious tasks.”Julia
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I’m an AI consultant at Sendient. I come from a Physics background, having taken a PhD in Particle Physics at the University of Birmingham involving a stint at the LHC at CERN, Switzerland. I am experienced at working with big data (previously as a data scientist in the US healthcare privacy sector) and am passionate about AI and machine learning.”I know just how essential a good education is and the pressures teachers are under. Our SmartEducator offering uses AI to help free up teacher time and pinpoint where students are doing well or need further support. Specifically I’m working with the team to build tools that produce analytics, mark submitted work and provide actionable feedback to students and teachers. I’m greatly looking forward to seeing our vision come to life across the education sector.”Rob
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I’m a full-stack engineer with a preference on design, passionate on security and AI. I am a graduate Cyber security engineer holding both Cisco CCNAv7 and CNSS. My passion for cloud and new technologies encourages me to be in the first line for solving the “how can we make it happen”.”My philosophy is helping your neighbour and by doing so, I am thrilled to be part of SmartEducator as AI can empower academic individuals and re-align extra hours of marking assessments, to different academic/education resources.”Giancarlo
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