Appearances & Publications
A selection of public talks, written work, and media coverage highlighting my contributions across AI, data, and technology leadership.
Public Speaking
Why Is Polling Broken — And Can We Fix It?
Discussing New Approaches
2025-11-12
Explored systemic challenges in traditional political polling, and how statistical theory, modelling approaches, and data fusion techniques can offer more resilient alternatives. Discussed methodological blind spots and innovations for the next decade.
Using AI to Strengthen Democracy
Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee – Innovation Showcase
2025-06-30
Invited as a technical expert to brief MPs on the real-world applications of generative AI in civic engagement, democratic transparency, and automated policy insight systems. Demonstrated how structured AI workflows can support both public participation and evidence-based decision-making.
How Do We Make AdTech Accessible for SMEs? The Role of AI Adoption
Discussing New Approaches
2023-12-14
Discussed the barriers small businesses face in adopting AdTech and how AI-driven automation can level the playing field. Covered data maturity, tooling, and the economics of machine-learning-powered growth.
Monty's Wicket Warnings: Predicting The Big Plays
I-COM Data Creativity Awards 2019
2019-06-13
Presented Mindshare’s data-science work using predictive modelling and large-scale behavioural data to forecast pivotal cricket moments. Showcased a cross-disciplinary collaboration between creative, media, and advanced analytics teams.
Leveraging Quality Big Data for Effective Targeting & Activation
I-COM Data Creativity Awards 2018
2018-06-05
Presented a technical deep-dive into audience modelling, data quality assessment, and activation pipelines across programmatic ecosystems. Demonstrated impact on campaign efficiency and large-scale targeting accuracy.
Leveraging Quality Big Data for Effective Targeting – Q&A
I-COM Global Summit 2018
2018-06-05
Extended audience discussion on data quality engineering, programmatic activation, and operational scaling. Provided expert responses on methodology, real-world implementation, and metric design.
Written Publications
Understanding the Real Job of Technical Leaders
TechniciansMBA
2024-
A practical guide for technical professionals on how to think, operate, and communicate like business leaders instead of high-performing individual contributors. Focuses on expectation-setting, value frameworks, and the translation layer between engineering and commercial strategy.
ViewEstimating Probable Suicides Across UK Parliamentary Constituencies
Suffrago
2025-09
Built the first known constituency-level model estimating probable suicides with 75% accuracy. Enabled targeted advocacy by identifying high-risk areas and the structural reasons they face elevated mental health challenges.
ViewPotential Impact of Hypothetical Changes to Inheritance Tax on Districts and Constituencies
Suffrago (Commissioned by National Newspaper)
2025-02
Constructed postcode-level audience profiles to assess which towns and demographics would be most affected by potential Inheritance Tax changes. Gave journalists and policymakers a map of economic vulnerability ahead of the Spring Statement.
ViewExploratory Impact Assessment of an AI Growth Zone in North Yorkshire
Suffrago
2025-02
Evaluated the suitability of North Yorkshire as a potential AI Growth Zone. Synthesised fragmented datasets across infrastructure, land availability and economic uplift potential to provide a coherent evidence base for an MP’s enquiry.
ViewNo Homes, No Progress: The UK's Infrastucture Problem
Suffrago
2025-07
A nationwide analysis exposing the geographic and structural drivers of homelessness and housing insecurity across the UK. Produced using Suffrago’s civic reasoning engine to support MPs, councils and charities.
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AI Could Become CIOs’ Most Dangerous Form of Tech Debt
CIO.com
2025-10-07
Quoted as an industry expert on the risks of rapid AI adoption, the long-term operational cost of unmanaged AI systems, and why organisations must treat AI as strategic infrastructure rather than experimental tooling.
ViewKeir Starmer’s Constituency Crime Data Raises Questions
Daily Express
2024-11-10
Provided analytical insight into reported crime trends in the Labour leader’s constituency, including interpretation of contextual demographic and geographic factors behind the numbers.
ViewRochdale Ranks Amongst Lowest in the UK for Median Earnings
Roch Valley Radio
2024-11-04
Quoted on Suffrago’s economic modelling and its findings on wage disparities and socioeconomic risk across Greater Manchester, including regional inequality patterns.
ViewPolitical Tech Startup Gains Cross-Party Support While Still in Beta
Startups Magazine
2025-03-03
Coverage of Suffrago’s early traction, quoting Simon Wallace on the platform’s mission, civic impact, and the role of AI-powered public understanding tools in democratic processes.
ViewTyneside Area Has Highest Estimated Suicide Risk in the UK
NewcastleWorld
2025-11-14
Coverage of Suffrago’s constituency-level modelling estimating probabilities of suicide risk across the UK, including commentary on regional drivers of mental health vulnerability.
ViewSuicide Map Reveals Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Manchester
ManchesterWorld
2025-11-14
ManchesterWorld reports on Suffrago’s advanced risk modelling showing elevated mental health risk in the Rusholme area, quoting insights from the analysis.
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