Brian Bishop

Brian Bishop serves as the President and Vice Chair of the OCF Strategy Work Group at the Open Connectivity Foundation since September 2021, while also contributing as a United Nations roster member for Smart City consultants with UN-Habitat since April 2021. As the Chief Executive Officer of Data People Connected Limited since September 2009, Brian focuses on research and development projects aimed at Smart Communities/Cities and social value creation for public and private sectors. Collaborating with prestigious universities, projects involve the development of a collaborative data augmentation platform that enhances interoperability, reduces costs, and promotes lower carbon footprints. Previous roles include Sales Director at Knowsley Lift Services Ltd from March 2003 to June 2009 and Control Equipment Technician in HM Forces from March 1985 to March 1991. Brian holds an ONC in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the School of Electronic Engineering, obtained between 1985 and 1988.