Technopolis Group
Andrew McFarlane is an experienced IT professional currently serving as the Group Information Technology Manager at Technopolis Group since August 2020, where responsibilities include managing the IT strategic plan, budget, and negotiating software license renewals. Prior to this role, Andrew worked as an Operations Executive, overseeing software administration for multiple locations. Andrew's experience includes serving as Account Director at Customer Thermometer, where global key account management was a focus, and as Senior Customer Success Manager and Team Lead at Futrli, leading a team while managing key accounts in the UK. Earlier roles also include Account Manager positions at etz Technologies, where Andrew implemented and managed outsourced processes, and as a Trainee Developer, providing technical support and creating bespoke reports.
Technopolis Group
The Technopolis Group is one of Europe's leading consultancies in science, technology and innovation policy. We conduct studies and offer strategic advice to organisations aiming to stimulate science and technology. The unifying idea behind Technopolis Group is to support public policy in relation to the funding, generation and use of knowledge in the areas of innovation, technology and research. Areas of specialisation include green economy, health, higher education, evaluation, research and innovation policies, institutional development, regional development, cluster policies and information society. We are expanding our training activities, contribute to university teaching and maintain close links with academic partners in institutions relevant to our specialisation. We have conducted assignments in over 30 countries, with an emphasis on European countries. Our clients are typically Science, Technology and Industry Ministries, Regional governments and development agencies, Research Councils, Agencies for Innovation Policy, and international organisations such as the European Commission, the OECD, UNIDO and the World Bank.