I am a UK chartered engineer and computer scientist committed to applying my engineering, technology, and management expertise to address digital connectivity challenges and provide thought leadership relevant to the evolution and convergence of AI and Digital Connectivity.  In 2016, I received the VC Scholarship to pursue my Doctorate (PhD) in Computer Science from Liverpool Hope University; I also have an MSc (Distinction) in Telecommunications with Management from the University of South Wales, a BSc in Computing and Information Technologies from the University of Derby and an HND in Mechanical Engineering.

My industry experience spans over 12 years across the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and manufacturing sectors; I started my career as a technologist at Guinness before venturing into the Telecommunications industry, where I worked on Quality Management Systems (QMS), Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Managed Services (MS) for global vendors like Huawei Technologies. Holding positions as Network Operations Centre (NOC) Manager, Regional NOC Manager and Acting Operations Director, I led engineering and operations teams in operating and maintaining telecommunications and wireless communications networks. 

My current research addresses Digital Connectivity challenges with the vision of bridging the digital divide and making universal and meaningful connectivity an inclusive experience. Since 2018, I have published over 20 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers and a book chapter covering technical and policy-focused topics on High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), Autonomy/Autonomous Drones and 5G/6G wireless technologies. I represent Liverpool Hope University on the Telecommunications Working Group (TWG) of the HAPS Alliance, an international consortium. I have also delivered talks on HAPS/Digital Connectivity at the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) in London.