Chris M. Email & Phone Number

I am a software development manager, and have previously been a principal software engineer and architect: I still like to design and code when I can. I have an extensive and consistent career history of * Growing and managing teams of high-performing junior, senior and principal software engineers * Coaching and developing people, with regular 1-to-1s and continuous feedback through personalised development plans * Supporting the team to actively manage their tasks * Helping teams anticipate and mitigate delivery risks * Encouraging open two-way feedback so that teams and team members share honestly, early and often* Driving a culture of craftsmanship and quality, establishing high technical standards and continuous improvement * Looking at ways of improving the product development lifecycle * Running Root Cause Analysis workshops when things go wrong in an impactful way * Exploring new ways to deliver frequently and safely into production * Championing security, privacy, resilience and scalability, ensuring they're at the forefront of decision-making* Providing strategic vision and direction as well as designing and delivering quality systems on time and on budget * Understanding wider architectural impacts and ensuring continuous improvements the deliverables * Bringing stakeholders on the journey to encourage buy-in and help shape plans * Being passionate about customer satisfaction, technology and engineering craftsmanship I am currently a software development manager in Apple’s AI/ML division, delivering projects and products for devices and cloud experiences, most recently using LLMs to create a pipeline for the digital narration of audiobooks, leading to Generative AI.I have over 20 years experience in the IT industry, and am thorough and diligent in my approach to work. I also have previously had SC security clearance.I have a first class BA in Information Sciences, an MPhil in Robotics and Computer Vision, and a diploma in Computer Science, all from Cambridge University, UK. Outside of work I enjoy Scuba diving, skiing, cycling and running. I am a qualified rescue diver and RYA coastal skipper.