Northrop Grumman UK Ltd · Mission Systems
Leading R&D initiatives combining AI, cyber, and cloud technologies. Directed secure DevSecOps delivery, mentored engineers, and delivered IRAD projects showcased to the Deputy Defence Minister.
Security Clearance: SC (Active)
Engineering secure, practical AI systems that move from research to deployment.
Research-focused software engineering leader with a track record of delivering advanced AI, automation, and cloud platforms in high-assurance environments. Known for rescuing complex projects and translating emerging technology into reliable, stakeholder-ready solutions.
Lead Software Engineer · Project Manager · AI Systems
Recent AI & Emerging Tech
Led internal AI research initiatives focused on secure, offline LLM deployment and explainable decision-making layers for mission-critical workflows.
- Local LLM fine-tuning and deployment
- LangChain4j + Drools decision layers
- Agentic AI guardrails & compliance
- Ethical AI briefings for senior stakeholders
Key Skills
AI & ML
RAG, embeddings, PyTorch, PocketFlow, agentic workflows
Java Ecosystem
Spring Boot 3, Drools, Maven, microservices
Cloud & DevOps
AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, SAM, Docker, CI/CD
Front End
React, React Native, Redux, JavaScript
Architecture
REST APIs, event-driven systems, distributed pipelines
Leadership
R&D delivery, mentoring, stakeholder engagement
Selected Experience
Hands-on leadership across defence, government, and enterprise environments.
Skills421 Training & Consultancy
Built handheld and office applications with React Native, React, and Redux. Delivered Spring Boot, Kafka, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch backends for logistics clients.
Corporate & Private Training
Developed and delivered Java, JavaScript, and Python courses. Produced AWS and AI training content, and built client applications with React and Redux.
Level Global / Swinton Insurance / Enterprise Architects
Designed rules-driven systems, automated migrations to Drools-based frameworks, and delivered tooling across insurance, government, and enterprise engagements.
Government & Defence Consulting
Delivered secure software systems for MOD, HMRC, and RAF programs. Led requirements workshops, developed billing and order handling platforms, and supported OS security work.
Clients & Sectors
Defence, government, insurance, logistics, and enterprise software delivery.
Northrop Grumman
MOD & RAF
HMRC
PSA
IBM
Fujitsu
Siemens
Informix
Visa Europe
PCL
Lloyds Bank
EBRD
Charity Commission
Scottish Widows
Page Aerospace
Swinton Insurance
Discover
Yodel
Scottish Government
Enterprise Architects
ATOS
Let’s build the next secure AI platform.
Available for research leadership, delivery rescue, and advisory engagements across AI, cloud, and mission-critical systems.