Richard J.

Richard J. is an accomplished technology executive with extensive expertise in big data, analytics, and cybersecurity. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at OptumUK, Richard has a rich history of leadership roles including Group Chief Technology Officer and Chief Analytics Officer at EMIS, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing software design, cloud operations, and team management across multiple countries. Richard's earlier positions include leading big data solutions at DXC Technology and building advanced analytics for cyber defense at BAE Systems. With a solid foundation in chemical engineering from the University of Cambridge, Richard has also contributed to academia as an industrial advisor at the University of Bristol, focusing on enhancing engineering curricula.