I am the co-founder of Second Mesh, where we build local, privacy-first AI systems that enable organisations to operate AI services under their own governance, data, and ethical frameworks.

This blog is an artefact of all the Information Learning Technology (ILT) projects that were undertaken at Bolton College during the course of my PhD journey.

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Bolton College, Deane Road campus

More detailed information about my career path, previous positions and roles can be found on my LinkedIn profile.

• Digital Transformation Manager, Bolton College (2013 - 2025)
• Education ICT Consultant, Freelance (2007 - 2013)
• Education ICT Consultant, Tribal Education (2008 - 2011)
• Education ICT Consultant for the Capital Building Programme, Becta (2007 - 2008)
• Head of Education ICT, Manchester City Council (2006 - 2007)
• Assistant Schools ICT Unit Manager, Bolton Metropolitan Council (2004 - 2006)
• IT Manager, Kirklees Metropolitan Council LEA (2003 - 2004)
• Head of Information Learning Technology, Mid-Cheshire College (2001 - 2003)
• Information Learning Technology Lead, Peterborough Regional College (1996 - 2001)
• Teacher, lecturer and education ICT lead (1993 - 2001)

Current Interests
I am interested in the following research areas: context and chatbots, the design. use and governance of digital assistants within the education sector.