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Strategic technology leader with 20+ years of expertise spanning three high-demand disciplines: cybersecurity architecture, AI/ML engineering, and 5G network architecture. Founder & CEO of Xenova Systems, Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer of Softzig Solutions, and Founder of EPC Network Limited — delivering enterprise-scale solutions for Nokia, BT Group, and Three UK across global transformation programmes.
I am a multi-disciplinary technology leader with 20+ years of hands-on experience across three high-demand disciplines: cybersecurity strategy and architecture, AI/ML engineering and architecture, and 5G network architecture. I have designed and delivered enterprise-scale solutions across global transformation programmes at Nokia, BT Group, and Three UK.
My cybersecurity expertise spans Zero Trust architecture, threat modelling, cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP, AI governance, and regulatory compliance — including NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GSMA security guidelines. My AI/ML engineering capabilities cover production ML model design, MLOps, model lifecycle governance, Generative AI, and responsible AI. My 5G expertise spans 3GPP-compliant virtualised RAN, 5G Core architecture (AMF, SMF, UPF, NEF, NRF), O-RAN, and mobile edge computing.
As a serial entrepreneur, I founded and lead three technology companies: Xenova Systems Ltd (AI-powered smart infrastructure — proprietary camera-free pothole detection with published research and pending patent), Softzig Solutions Limited (agentic AI platforms for enterprise automation), and EPC Network Limited (specialist cybersecurity and AI consultancy, operating since 2012).
I hold 13+ advanced professional certifications across cybersecurity, AI/ML, cloud, and enterprise architecture. I have been recognised as an international speaker on 5G strategy and enterprise architecture, and maintain a professional LinkedIn following of approximately 5,000 across the global technology, cybersecurity, and AI community.
Founder and CEO of Xenova Systems Ltd — an AI and smart infrastructure company operating at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Core product: a camera-free pothole detection solution powered by a proprietary ML model entirely designed, trained, and deployed by me over 18 months — evolving from MVP through to production-ready enterprise deployment. The solution leverages smartphone sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS) to detect, classify, and geo-tag road defects in near real-time, with a published research paper on Zenodo and an open-source GitHub repository.
Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Softzig Solutions Limited — a cutting-edge technology company focused on agentic AI platform development, building intelligent autonomous AI systems capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks with minimal human intervention. As Chief AI Officer, I lead the company's AI strategy, product architecture, and responsible AI governance — combining deep cybersecurity expertise with production AI engineering to deliver trustworthy, enterprise-grade agentic AI solutions.
Founder and Director of EPC Network Limited — a specialist technology consultancy delivering expert advisory and professional services across cybersecurity, 5G, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2012, EPC Network provides organisations with the strategic and technical guidance needed to design, secure, and evolve their technology landscapes in an increasingly connected and AI-driven world — drawing on over two decades of hands-on enterprise and telecommunications experience.
A proprietary AI and machine learning-powered solution that detects, classifies, and geo-tags road surface defects using only smartphone sensors — with no external cameras required. The custom ML model was entirely designed, trained, and deployed by me, evolving from MVP to production-ready enterprise deployment over 18 months.
A novel invention addressing a critical cybersecurity gap in modern connected and autonomous vehicles. Over-the-Air (OTA) updates increasingly control safety-critical functions — braking, throttling, steering — yet vehicle owners have no technically-enforced consent mechanism. This invention introduces a dual-channel cryptographic authentication system requiring the owner to independently authorise each critical update through separate channels, preventing manufacturer bypass at the protocol level.
Selected as an international speaker at the KNect365 VoiceACS Conference in Berlin — presenting on 5G strategy, monetisation opportunities, and enterprise architecture for global telecommunications operators. The session addressed the strategic challenges facing Communications Service Providers in the 5G era, including competitive threats from hyperscalers such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. This engagement demonstrates recognition of professional standing at an international industry level.
🔗 View Conference ReferenceReceived an invitation to speak at the SON Conference — a specialist industry forum focused on Self-Organising Networks and next-generation telecommunications architecture. Alongside the confirmed KNect365 VoiceACS engagement, this invitation establishes a consistent pattern of external recognition as a thought leader across multiple international industry forums on 5G strategy and AI-driven digital transformation.
An engaged professional following of approximately 5,000 followers from across the global technology, cybersecurity, and AI community — reflecting the breadth of the professional network and providing independent evidence of standing as a recognised voice within the international technology sector across cybersecurity, AI/ML, and 5G domains.
🔗 View LinkedIn ProfileCo-founded Empowered-Edu Foundation C.I.C. — a registered Community Interest Company providing entirely free career guidance and professional development mentoring to families and individuals who may otherwise lack access to such resources. The organisation exists solely to empower people at critical life and career crossroads, reducing barriers to opportunity and building long-term pathways to social and economic inclusion for underserved communities. All services are provided entirely free of charge — no fees, no commercial activity of any kind.
🔗 empowered-edu.orgServing as a Cybersecurity Ambassador for the local Neighbourhood Watch scheme — drawing on 20+ years of professional cybersecurity expertise to help protect community members from online crime, fraud, and digital exploitation. Delivering free, accessible guidance on cybersecurity awareness, safe online practices, and fraud prevention to residents who may otherwise have no access to expert advice on these increasingly critical issues. Reflects a deep conviction that cybersecurity knowledge should be accessible to everyone — not only technology organisations and professionals.
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