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Innovation Team

Meet the team

We have some full time staff, and lots of part time staff. Scroll down to meet us all.

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Brian Green

Hi I'm Brian Green.

I'm the Head of Innovation and Mobile Development at Lancaster University.

I lead a multi-disciplinary team of developers, creatives, marketers and dreamers which comprises of a core of full-time staff, as well as a team of students. Using a true co-production approach, I oversee the delivery of innovative solutions including attendance, digital wayfinding, mobile applications and a campus voice skill.

Abigail Wells

Hi, I'm Abigail.

I am the Project and Innovations Officer for Innovation. I have worked at the University for a number of years in both Information Systems Services, with the Helpdesk and Innovation and Student and Education Services, with the Base. I work closely with the business to deliver innovative solutions such as Connect Lancaster, on Innovation projects and developing our mobile app iLancaster.

In my spare time, I can be found renovating our Victorian terrace with my husband or building dens in the garden with our little boy.

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Aaron Cosgrove

Hi, I'm Aaron.

I'm a Software Development Leader and Architect with a history of delivering innovative solutions in the higher education and health care industries. I have a passion for Domain Driven Design and Dev Ops and I am skilled in architecting Serverless Event driven systems on AWS with a focus on C#, .Net Core and Mobile Development.

In my spare time, when not writing code, you can find me in the mountains mountain biking or snowboarding and spending time with my amazing wife and kids.

Anthony Humphreys

Hi, I'm Anthony.

I'm a Full-Stack Developer and scrum coach specialising in mobile development. I work on iLancaster among many other projects. I also explore new technologies and see how we might use them within the team.

Outside of work, I am a keen F1 and rally fan, I also enjoy tinkering with home automation and contributing to Open Source projects including React Native. When I'm not coding I might be found playing keyboard or guitar to unwind, or you might find me in-game.

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Catherine Bond

Hi, I’m Cat.

I’m a Full-Stack Developer but my main interest is design. I have a background in print design, data analytics and data visualisation.

Outside of work I enjoy video games, watching anime and pursuing endless crafty hobbies.

Ava Sims

Hi, I’m Ava – Senior UX Designer on the Innovation Team.

I lead user research and design across a range of fidelity levels – from initial wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes - which I then hand over to our software developers. A key part of my role involves facilitating presentations, design thinking workshops, and drop-in sessions which act as a bridge between stakeholders, developers and users, ensuring that the design vision and user-centered thinking remain central throughout the entire process.

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Raeesa Parker

Hi! I'm Raessa. I am an Innovation Developer. I work in a full-stack capacity focusing on a range of projects including Digital Tours.

Beyond work, I lead an active lifestyle. I enjoy cycling through scenic trails, going on hikes, and practicing TaeKwonDo. Additionally, I'm an avid reader, particularly drawn to the enchanting worlds of fantasy novels.

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Eden Wong

Hi, I'm Eden.

Working on Mixed Reality experiences in ITPI, I have the opportunity to develop and integrate various VR solutions for our clients. I work on everything from end-product to build tools.

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James Jarrard

Hi, I'm James and I'm a full time IT Partnering and Innovation Developer,

I'll be working across the full stack to support the amazing, innovative projects that the team will be embarking on. These range in the areas of, VR to mobile apps and even staff/student services.

In my spare time I design, 3D print things, fix electronics, and play competitive games.

Farzanah Parker

Hiya, I'm Farzanah, our Project Assistant and jack of all trades here at Innovation!

I support our collaborators and the university in using our products, handle necessary admin tasks, and, when I can, help the team test new experiments! I also spend time running outreach events and interacting with the general public.

As expected from a physics major, I spend a lot of time in blanket burritos getting lost in my fictional books. I watch Wall-E too often and also love midnight baking wherever I can!

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Tadas Ivanauskas

Hi, I'm Tadas.

I am a 2nd Year Computer Science student and I am a Junior QA Tester for IPTI. I am eager to work with new people and apply my knowledge from my course to my work. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, reading books and watching sports, but you’ll most likely find me playing video games.

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Emma Wetton

Hi, I’m Emma. I am a final year BA English Language student and work as a Marketing Assistant for Innovation. I enjoy working in a team and being creative. In the future, I hope to be employed in a marketing based role. In my spare time I enjoy going to mountains and lakes in North Wales with my friends and spending time with my family.

David Taylor

Hi, I'm David and I'm an Apprentice Software Engineer with Innovation.

I work alongside the team here across several projects and get the amazing opportunity to learn from every team member I work with and advance my skills with each project I am involved in, as I work towards becoming a qualified developer.

Outside of work I spend a lot of time with my family and enjoy video gaming with my kids and helping them with their hobbies.

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Imogen Sanderson

Hi, I’m Imogen!I’m a Marketing Assistant at Innovation and am completing my Masters in Marketing at Lancaster, having just graduated with a BA in Linguistics and English Language. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, spending time with friends, and travelling!

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Henry Do

Hi, I'm Henry!

I am a Unity Developer for Innovation and full time student at Lancaster University.

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Nai Korn

Hi, I'm Nai.

I'm a Junior Front-End Developer at the Innovation. I'm doing work on different mobile projects including ConnectLU and ILancaster. I'm currently in my second year at Lancaster studying computer science. Outside of work I enjoy kickboxing, the gym and video games.

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