Andy Hardwick
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) @Adgood Foundation
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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) @Adgood Foundation
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ABOUT ANDY HARDWICK
As an accomplished leader, I bring over 25 years experience in driving technological innovation and shaping business strategies across complex, fast-evolving markets. From developing key partnerships to establishing a compelling brand presence, I have played a foundational role in expanding several companies\' reach and strengthening its competitive position. In my career I have been at the forefront of research and development and cross-regional technology strategy all with a focus on “blue sky” projects that explored new avenues for growth and differentiation. In recent years I have been involved in pioneering initiatives to enhance digital advertising, improve content engagement, and leverage emerging technologies like artificial intelligence to deliver a more personalised viewer experience. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience across all phases of the product life cycle, from concept and prototyping to large-scale implementation and iterative improvement. My deep expertise in video technology, cloud infrastructure, and scalable architecture has enabled me to guide teams in delivering robust, end-to-end solutions. A hands-on and supportive leader, I am passionate about mentoring my team members, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and growth.With a versatile skill set that bridges technical knowledge and strategic vision, I am adept at identifying new product opportunities and translating them into viable solutions. An accomplished speaker and communicator, I have presented at conferences and industry forums, engaging audiences ranging from technical experts to C-suite leaders. I am driven by a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve, with a clear focus on creating value and driving business transformation.Specialties:\"Blue Sky\" thinking and thought leadershipInnovation, Design, prototyping, through to development and implementationFAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television)/ CTVAd-Tech - CSAI / SSAI, Demand and Supply solutionsVideo pipeline, content acquisition, processing and streamingMachine Learning/Behavioural analyticsLLM / AI / Agent architecturesCloud based solutionsSystem solution design End to End- Back Office- FrontEnd client to back office mediation- Client OS / UI / UX & Consumer device deployment
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