Tom Barker

Tom Barker is a Digital Transformation expert, innovator, and entrepreneur with a diverse background in creating new businesses, working in corporations, startups, and academic institutions.

He possesses strong creative, strategic, organizational, and leadership skills, with deep foundational expertise in coding, engineering, and design.

As the author of 'The Full Stack Web App Playbook', published by McGrawHill in 2019, he provides digital strategies for developing responsive websites and progressive web apps, alongside insights on coding, scaling, and transforming businesses with digital solutions.

Tom's academic journey has complemented his commercial endeavors, holding positions as a Dean, Chair, and full professor in digital and design technology, media, and architecture.

His educational background includes studies at prestigious institutions such as Cambridge University, Imperial College London, Royal College of Art, and Edinburgh University, focusing on interdisciplinary design, engineering, industrial design, and electrical and electronics engineering.

Throughout his career, Tom has contributed to various organizations, serving as Senior Technical Director at Klick Health, and holding leadership roles at Six Trends Inc., OCAD University, University of Gloucestershire, University of Technology Sydney, and Royal College of Art, among others.

He has also founded and led companies like SmartSlab Ltd and b consultants Ltd, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen across different sectors.

Tom's experience extends to roles such as Digital Design Consultant, Systems Analyst at Cray Inc., and Managing Director at DCA Design International Ltd, illustrating his versatility and expertise in digital technologies and innovation.