Pete Lomas FREng

Pete FREng is a highly accomplished engineer, inventor, educator, and speaker with over 35 years of experience in the field. He is the Director of Engineering at Norcott Technologies, a UK-based provider of electronic design and CEM services, where he oversees the design and production of an array of products spanning various sectors, from fire detection to gaming and nuclear physics. He is a passionate advocate for education and a former director and trustee of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, where he played a pivotal role in the development and popularization of the Raspberry Pi computer, which has sold over 20 million units worldwide.

Pete's career began when he was just 13, and he repurposed a telephone relay rack into a noughts-and-crosses "computer," igniting a lifelong interest in engineering and digital making. Since then, he has acquired degrees in computer science and computer engineering, and certification in business from prestigious UK universities, including the University of Manchester and Lancaster University. He also holds membership with organizations like the Institution of Engineering Designers, where he serves as the honorary president.

Pete is a problem solver, a designer, and an investigator who prioritizes creativity, viability, and manufacturability in his projects. He works with start-ups to understand their critical product challenges and ensure that their design objectives align with their market and budget constraints. As a FREng, he has an insatiable curiosity for the newest technologies and trends, always seeking out innovations and opportunities to educate and inspire others.