Matthew Gregory
Ai Engineer @Oak National Academy
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WORK HISTORY
Ai Engineer @Oak National Academy
Leading AI evaluation strategy and LLMOps for Aila, Oak\'s teacher-facing educational assistant serving UK schools- Evaluation Framework: Designing novel evaluation methodology for educational AI—assessing lesson plan quality, curriculum alignment, and pedagogical accuracy- LLMOps: Building production Python pipelines for monitoring, maintaining accuracy, and ensuring safety of live LLM system- Regulatory Alignment: Implementing compliance with UK National Curriculum, DfE Generative AI Product Standards, and GDPR requirements.
EDUCATION
Imperial College London
Master’s Degree, Applied Ecology
Northumbria University
Master of Science - MS, Digital and Technology Specialist (IT Operations and Cloud Computing)
University of Oxford
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Genetics
University of Nottingham
Bachelor’s Degree, BSc Zoology
SKILLS
ABOUT MATTHEW GREGORY
ℎ | Currently on a planned two-year career break in Kuala Lumpur, I am actively seeking remote advisor-to-the-board positions and collaborative roles where I can leverage my deep expertise in AI strategy, digital transformation, and senior leadership.As the former Head of Data Science at GOV.UK, I led the UK Government\'s pioneering AI initiatives, including the first government chatbot deployment and the groundbreaking GOV.UK Companion agentic AI partnership. My career spans from a PhD in Genetic Engineering at Oxford to directing multi-million pound AI programmes serving millions of citizens daily. & : • : Proven track record developing AI strategies from concept to production, including securing Director General and Secretary of State sign-off for GOV.UK and national AI initiatives • : Extensive experience presenting at board level to Ministers, Civil Service leadership, and international delegations • & : Deep expertise in AI ethics, data protection, procurement, and regulatory compliance for citizen-facing AI systems • : Hands-on Python AI engineer who can bridge the gap between technical implementation and business strategy • : Successfully managed critical incidents reported by No.10 Downing Street and led data science responses during Brexit and COVID-19I excel at translating complex AI concepts into board-level strategy and navigating the intricate governance landscapes that modern AI implementations require. My approach combines technical depth with strategic vision, ensuring AI initiatives deliver real user value while managing regulatory and ethical considerations: Remote advisor-to-the-board, strategic AI consultancy, digital transformation advisory roles globally. Also happy to collaborate with you to build Proof of Concepts that demonstrate the \"art of the possible\".Read more about my work and thoughts on AI strategy at: https://mammykins.substack.com/
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