Peter Devine is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, business development, and technology transfer within academia and industry. At Ulster University, Peter serves as Head of Strategic Partnerships in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment, focusing on collaborations with key stakeholders. Peter is also leading projects for Smart Nano NI, contributing to detailed planning for the UK Research and Innovation's Strength in Places Fund. Previous roles include Network Director at the Capital Markets Collaborative Network and acting General Manager at Ericsson Education Ireland, where responsibilities encompassed management of large teams and commercialization of research. Peter holds a Master of Science in Data Science and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Communication from Ulster University.