class DanielBryars:
def __init__(self):
self.profile = """
Innovative and commercially-minded technologist with 25 years' experience delivering secure, scalable and
high-performance platforms across SaaS, finance, telecoms and automotive. A hands-on problem-solver and
deep technical generalist with a track record of translating complex requirements into elegant, cloud-native
solutions. Currently completing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on generative models,
optimisation and applied machine learning.
Highly proficient in architecture, containerisation, microservices, observability and regulatory
compliance. Passionate about using AI and modern systems design to solve real-world problems. Known for
clarity of thought, strong execution, and bridging the gap between business goals and technical outcomes."""
def skills(self):
return {
"Generative AI & ML": [
"Neural networks", "Transformers", "LLMs", "MLPs",
"RBFs", "OCR", "NLP", "Classification",
"Regression", "RL", "PyTorch", "Scikit-Learn"
],
"Architecture": [
"Microservices", "Kubernetes", "Docker",
"Distributed systems", "Observability", "SDLC",
"Terraform", "Helm", "Hybrid cloud",
"Serverless", "Real-time data"
],
"Programming": [
"Python", "C", "C++", "C#", "Lua",
"JS/TS", "Embedded systems", "Linux",
"Windows", "CI/CD", "SQL"
],
"Security": [
"PCI-DSS", "MiFID II", "ISO27001",
"BS10008", "GDPR", "Voice & data security"
]
}
def career_highlights(self):
return [
"Built and scaled PCI-compliant voice payment platform (50% UK MOTO utility payments)",
"Migrated 300+ production services to hybrid AWS architecture",
"Created no-code platform doubling revenue (£2M to £4M in 18 months)",
"Delivered £4M ARR mobile call recording system for top-tier banks",
"Architected O2's Wholesale SMS platform (12 months to 2 weeks onboarding)",
"Led Vodafone's Next Generation compliance solution (£3M ARR)",
"Contributed to FreeSWITCH open-source telephony",
"Delivered AI projects including OCR and novel loss functions"
]
def experience(self):
return [
{
"role": "Head of Technology and Strategy in EMEA",
"company": "Dubber",
"period": "2021 - 2024"
},
{
"role": "Technical Director & Founder",
"company": "Speik",
"period": "2019 - 2021"
},
{
"role": "Chief Technical Officer & Founder",
"company": "Aeriandi Limited",
"period": "2006 - 2019"
},
{
"role": "Research and Design Engineer",
"company": "Red Bull Racing",
"period": "2005 - 2006"
}
]
def education(self):
return [
{
"degree": "MSc Artificial Intelligence",
"institution": "University of Leeds",
"status": "Ongoing part-time, completion 2025"
},
{
"degree": "BEng (Hons) Mechatronics",
"institution": "University of Leeds",
"year": "1997"
}
]
def certifications(self):
return [
"RabbitMQ Advanced Message Queuing (2022)",
"Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) (V) (2022)",
"Kubernetes Essentials (2021)",
"Linux Security and Isolation APIs (2019)"
]
def extras(self):
return [
"Frequent speaker and trainer: observability, container security, and AI",
"ENTP (MBTI): thrives on innovation, strategy and multidisciplinary teamwork",
"Enjoys 3D design, teaching Python, squash, and engineering projects with family",
"Available for UK and international travel"
]
awesome = DanielBryars()
