Paul Ceely
Director of Technology Strategy @Digital Catapult
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Technology Strategy @Digital Catapult
London, GB
Leading the Technology strategy function, including Product, Design, Solution Architecture, and Emerging Technology (Quantum, Digital Security, and Photonics)- Developing the technology strategy, including annual plan, 5 year grant plan, the strategic position of the technology areas (including the Technology Roadmap), steering the technology input into commercial and government funded proposals and propositions, bringing together and prioritising projects from across the technology functions, including Quantum technologies, AI, Future Networks, Distributed Ledger Technology- Developing the Quantum Technology area within Digital Catapult, including sponsoring the Quantum projects including as Quantum computing Technology Access Programme an innovation activity with end users; building the strategy and engaging with stakeholders, developing proposals covering Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Entangled Networks- Stakeholder engagement across Government, academic, commercial and the Catapult NetworkRepresenting Digital Catapult’s mission and technology strategy externally through presentations, consultations and workshops- Improving internal processes, leading on the interface with Business Development, and formalising the technology input into the business development pipelineProviding technology leadership to the Digital Security by Design programme, providing innovators access to experimental CPU designs- Founder and Co-Director of the SONIC Labs Open RAN integration and testing programme, including developing the proposal and business case and winning the Grant funding for the largest project within Digital Catapult, identifying and bringing on board Open RAN vendors for the innovation programmes- Sponsoring and leading the delivery of multiple projects, including complex consortia with partners, covering research, reports, innovation projects, and proof of concepts.
EDUCATION
University of Cambridge
MSci, Physics
SKILLS
ABOUT PAUL CEELY
I am a strategic leader and communicator, based on twenty five years’ experience within digital technology: telecoms, networks, security, AI, compute, quantum technologies, covering technology strategy, evolution, and architecture, with the following skills- Developing strategies for the technical, commercial and policy impact of new technology- Leading large cross-functional programmes in complex environments including programme setup and processes- Leading the development of investment business cases and proposals, internal investment, government funded and commercial, from small to very large- Communication of technical topics: simplifying and explaining complex issues for all experiences- Entrusted with sensitive engagements with Government bodies, regulators, and media- Leading, coaching and supporting people to develop, including during times of intense change such as mergers and acquisitions- Building strong relationships and a collaborative environment through trust, both within an organisation and with external stakeholders- Setting up new teams and functions, including building processes and interfaces, building an optimistic and striving culture and supporting the teams during the growing pains
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