Robert Blenkinsopp

Robert Blenkinsopp has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Robert is currently serving as the Technical Director & Distinguished Engineer at Ultraleap since August 2021. Prior to this, they held roles such as VP of Engineering and VP of Product at the same company. In these positions, they played a crucial role in developing product and market strategies, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring the company's growth and profitability.

Before joining Ultraleap, Robert worked at Gnodal as a Network Modelling Engineer and later as a Hardware Verification Engineer. Robert was responsible for testing and verifying high-speed Ethernet switching ASICs, collaborating with the design team, and maintaining the verification environment.

Robert also worked as a Development Engineer at XMOS Semiconductor Ltd and gained experience in varied tasks related to network infrastructure installation and technical support at the University of Bristol. Additionally, they worked as a Developer at Fibixio and SpiderGroup, where they contributed to the development of mobile applications and web applications, respectively.

Early in their career, Robert co-founded H2O Studios LLP and served as a Partner for four years. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in technical leadership, product development, engineering management, and software development.

Robert Blenkinsopp attended Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School from 1998 to 2006, where they studied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Further Mathematics at A-Level. Robert then went on to study at the University of Bristol from 2007 to 2011, earning an MEng degree in Computer Science.