Our Team
Meet the experts driving innovation in infrastructure technology
Executive Team
Howard Parkinson
Chief Executive Officer
Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers with 20+ years in railway systems. Holds doctorate from University of Manchester and is Visiting Professor at the Institute of Railway Research. Expertise spans safety, compliance, and reliability across metro, tram, and heavy rail sectors.
Daniel Basher
Chief Technology Officer
Oversees technical direction for Innovate UK-funded initiatives. Graduate engineer from Lancaster University with interests in machine vision, condition monitoring, and Large Language Models. Co-leads OT Cybersecurity in Rail training.
Non-Executive Directors
John Clegg
Chartered Engineer, FIMechE Consultant
30+ year career in innovation strategy and new product development across multiple continents.
Paddy Lawton
Non-Executive Director
Technology entrepreneur who has founded and scaled multiple software companies to successful acquisition. Co-founder of FACT360, applying AI and machine learning to complex industrial challenges.
Operations Team
Yuliya Galitsina
PMO
Strategic Transformation Leader with 10+ years delivering enterprise-wide change across technology, energy, and financial sectors. Expert in building high-performing PMOs and leading complex Agile and Waterfall projects.
Josh Murray
Software Engineer
Computer Games Development graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University. Developed the REDGE digital twin energy grid project and assisted on CyRail and RAPORS.
Charlie Speirs
Software Engineer
Computer Science graduate from University of Liverpool, currently completing Financial Technology MSc. Assists with CyRail development.
Jeanne Fernandes
Business Administrator
Biomedical Science undergraduate at Lancaster University, supporting organisational and office functions within a technology-focused engineering environment.
Consultants
Clive Osman
Chartered Engineer Consultant
35+ years in systems engineering specializing in railway signalling and command-and-control systems. Deep knowledge of EN50128 compliance.
Colin Wilson
Chartered Engineer, MIET Consultant
Extensive career in engineering safety, quality management, and project assurance across rail, automotive, and electrical sectors.
Edward Crompton
Chartered Engineer Consultant
30+ years in software engineering and safety-critical systems. Specializes in software safety assessment and system assurance.
Dr Gary Bamford
Chartered Engineer, CITP, MBCS Consultant
PhD in Physics with three decades in systems engineering and risk management. Expertise in real-time systems and data analytics.
Jon Hill
Technology Consultant
20+ years in senior technical leadership including CTO and Technical Director roles. Expertise in software architecture, digital platforms, and product delivery. Honorary Researcher at Lancaster University.