Tony Yates

Tony Yates has extensive work experience in the healthcare and technology industries, with a focus on engineering excellence and technical strategy.

Their most recent position is as VP of Engineering at Kry, starting in 2023.

Prior to this, Tony served as the UK Director of R&D at Livi UK, starting in 2021. Here, they led the product, design, and engineering teams, ensuring the right product strategy and engineering excellence.

From 2011 to 2021, Tony was the Company Owner of VIX Digital, a development agency specializing in healthcare. Tony worked on various national projects, including NHS 111, NHS Pathways, and the NHS App.

Tony also worked at NHS Digital as a Technical Director for NHS.UK from 2016 to 2019, where they contributed to the technical strategy and architecture for several NHS initiatives.

At NHS England, Tony served as the Digital Services Director from 2013 to 2016. Tony focused on technical strategy and interoperability architecture, particularly in urgent and emergency care.

From 2011 to 2013, Tony worked at the Department of Health and Social Care as a Technical Architect and 111 Subject Matter Expert. Tony played a key role in designing the technical landscape and managing the national roll-out of the NHS 111 program.

Prior to these roles, Tony worked at NHS Direct as an IT Consultant and Technical Architect, contributing to the development of the initial NHS 111 pilots.

Tony's early career includes roles as an IT Service Manager and Development Manager at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Here, they led a team in building a system that revolutionized the management and prescription of anticoagulation drugs.

Overall, Tony Yates has a diverse background in healthcare and technology, with a strong focus on engineering excellence, technical strategy, and leadership.

Tony Yates attended Sheffield Hallam University, where they studied Networking Technologies and Management. It is unclear when they started and ended their education at Sheffield Hallam University, as well as whether they obtained a degree or pursued any other field of study.