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Innovative leader with a forward-thinking approach in marine biological data management. Skilled communicator adept at bridging diverse stakeholders and simplifying complex technical concepts for broad audiences.Currently spearheading IT and Data initiatives at the Marine Biological Association (MBA), serving as the driving force behind DASSH, the MEDIN, and CoreTrustSeal accredited Data Archive Centre (DAC) for biodiversity data. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in marine data management and publication, I bring unparalleled expertise to the table.As a pivotal member of the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) Steering Group, I lead the UK OBIS Node hosted at the MBA, contributing significantly to global initiatives. Actively involved in national and international working groups and expert panels, I leverage my extensive background to shape data standardization and interoperability efforts.Additionally, I chair the Biodiversity Data and Information Group (BioDIG), a vital technical sub-group of the Healthy and Biologically Diverse Seas Evidence Group (HBDSEG), and co-chair the MEDIN Data Archive Centre Working Group while serving as an expert member of the MEDIN Executive.