
Tom GroganChief Executive Officer
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Tom Grogan
Chief Executive Officer
Tom is MDRxTech’s Chief Executive Officer. He works with some of the world's most innovative organisations and uses technology to revolutionise and transform their service offerings. He is responsible for the strategic direction, success and growth of MDRxTech’s services.
Tom was previously a practising English lawyer, and built his client base focussed on emerging technologies. He founded MDRxTech in response to his clients’ increasingly complex needs across business strategy, technology and legal. These three service pillars continue to underpin MDRxTech today.
Tom remains heavily involved in the emerging technology ecosystem: he has addressed the EU Commission on the convergence of emerging technologies; he has lectured on AI, data and blockchain at UCL, the University of Cambridge and the University of York, Canada; he mentors many early-stage businesses including through accelerator programmes such as Conception X and Entrepreneur First; he chairs the Blockchain working group of Tech London Advocates; and he sits on the board of the Institute of Digital Fashion.
Tom was previously a practising English lawyer, and built his client base focussed on emerging technologies. He founded MDRxTech in response to his clients’ increasingly complex needs across business strategy, technology and legal. These three service pillars continue to underpin MDRxTech today.
Tom remains heavily involved in the emerging technology ecosystem: he has addressed the EU Commission on the convergence of emerging technologies; he has lectured on AI, data and blockchain at UCL, the University of Cambridge and the University of York, Canada; he mentors many early-stage businesses including through accelerator programmes such as Conception X and Entrepreneur First; he chairs the Blockchain working group of Tech London Advocates; and he sits on the board of the Institute of Digital Fashion.



Sian RodwayChief Operating Officer
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Sian Rodway
Chief Operating Officer
Sian is MDRxTech's Chief Operating Officer. She leads and shapes the delivery of our consulting services. She has led the development of innovative strategies in both public and private sector organisations and has overseen the design of new business models that enable her clients to effectively adopt new technologies.
Her successful track record as a Business Design and Strategy Consultant has been enabled by her ability to build high performing teams who work shoulder to shoulder with clients so that they can realise the potential of their ideas and overcome their most challenging problems. Her management and delivery have been commended by the UK's National Security Advisor.
She is a qualified performance coach with exceptional emotional intelligence and has provided coaching to unlock the potential of individuals at all stages of their careers. Her role as a coach to the Civil Service Fast Stream has been particularly rewarding.
In addition, Sian is passionate about demystifying technology through video tutorials and podcasting so that organisations embrace new technologies. She believes that by creating accessible content that explains emerging technologies to business leaders they will gain greater credibility and fully understand what's at stake for their business.
Her successful track record as a Business Design and Strategy Consultant has been enabled by her ability to build high performing teams who work shoulder to shoulder with clients so that they can realise the potential of their ideas and overcome their most challenging problems. Her management and delivery have been commended by the UK's National Security Advisor.
She is a qualified performance coach with exceptional emotional intelligence and has provided coaching to unlock the potential of individuals at all stages of their careers. Her role as a coach to the Civil Service Fast Stream has been particularly rewarding.
In addition, Sian is passionate about demystifying technology through video tutorials and podcasting so that organisations embrace new technologies. She believes that by creating accessible content that explains emerging technologies to business leaders they will gain greater credibility and fully understand what's at stake for their business.



Alexander CannonHead of Engineering
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Alexander Cannon
Head of Engineering
Alexander is MDRxTech's Head of Engineering. He sets the technical direction of travel on our various client engagements and combines bleeding edge technology with engineering excellence. He has successfully delivered products across a broad spectrum of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cloud and edge computing, and the Internet of Things.
Alexander has built and architected products for companies that have scaled to millions of users and billions of dollars of transactions. He has a track record of success as a consultant as well as leading product teams. He thrives when working in a wide possibility space, creating new products, and innovating.
Alexander grew up in a family of technologists and mathematicians and has been coding since before he could ride a bicycle. Instead of a paper round, he got his start in software as a teenager making websites. He most recently founded and exited a fintech AI start-up, and previously founded a consultancy that allowed him to combine his love of start-ups with the pure challenge of scaling technology and businesses.
Alexander passionately believes in breaking down the barriers that surround the technology industry, and that everyone can and should learn to code. In his spare time, he mentors up-and-coming developers to help marginalised people take their first step towards a career in software.
Alexander has built and architected products for companies that have scaled to millions of users and billions of dollars of transactions. He has a track record of success as a consultant as well as leading product teams. He thrives when working in a wide possibility space, creating new products, and innovating.
Alexander grew up in a family of technologists and mathematicians and has been coding since before he could ride a bicycle. Instead of a paper round, he got his start in software as a teenager making websites. He most recently founded and exited a fintech AI start-up, and previously founded a consultancy that allowed him to combine his love of start-ups with the pure challenge of scaling technology and businesses.
Alexander passionately believes in breaking down the barriers that surround the technology industry, and that everyone can and should learn to code. In his spare time, he mentors up-and-coming developers to help marginalised people take their first step towards a career in software.



Mirren FischerHead of Design
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Mirren Fischer
Head of Design
Mirren is Head of Design at MDRxTech. She leads the product design and management teams to deliver fantastic customer experiences. Known for her combination of strategic and pragmatic approaches, her superpower is distilling complex problems into simple solutions.
Mirren brings almost 25 years of experience as a designer – first as a registered architect in the US, then as a start-up founder, then as a digital designer since 2009. She’s worked with ground-breaking start-ups and award-winning agencies on a diverse range of projects: from digitising the UK personal child health record to integrating virtual reality into architectural rendering to classifying social media content via machine learning.
One of her proudest moments includes designing a new scientific peer review system and moving the world’s largest open access scientific journal onto it within the course of a year, halving turnaround times for science to reach the public realm.
Immediately before joining MDRxTech, Mirren ran a consultancy focused on helping green-tech start-ups get to market. She continues her interest in all things sustainable by mentoring start-ups at the Imperial College- & Royal Institution-supported Centre for Climate Change Innovation. In both consulting and mentorship positions she’s driven value for these new companies by:
• helping them understand their markets and customers
• strategising about what to build when
• making sure their digital products are fit for purpose, usable, and delightful.
Mirren is extremely interested in the intersection between digital and physical worlds, which means she’s dived headfirst into the metaverse and is enjoying becoming an expert on design for web3.
As a leader Mirren still rolls up her sleeves and gets stuck in, but is now even more interested in encouraging new talent - either at MDRxTech or while helping upskill her clients’ staff. She’s taught entrepreneurship at the University of West London and expects to teach again.
Mirren brings almost 25 years of experience as a designer – first as a registered architect in the US, then as a start-up founder, then as a digital designer since 2009. She’s worked with ground-breaking start-ups and award-winning agencies on a diverse range of projects: from digitising the UK personal child health record to integrating virtual reality into architectural rendering to classifying social media content via machine learning.
One of her proudest moments includes designing a new scientific peer review system and moving the world’s largest open access scientific journal onto it within the course of a year, halving turnaround times for science to reach the public realm.
Immediately before joining MDRxTech, Mirren ran a consultancy focused on helping green-tech start-ups get to market. She continues her interest in all things sustainable by mentoring start-ups at the Imperial College- & Royal Institution-supported Centre for Climate Change Innovation. In both consulting and mentorship positions she’s driven value for these new companies by:
• helping them understand their markets and customers
• strategising about what to build when
• making sure their digital products are fit for purpose, usable, and delightful.
Mirren is extremely interested in the intersection between digital and physical worlds, which means she’s dived headfirst into the metaverse and is enjoying becoming an expert on design for web3.
As a leader Mirren still rolls up her sleeves and gets stuck in, but is now even more interested in encouraging new talent - either at MDRxTech or while helping upskill her clients’ staff. She’s taught entrepreneurship at the University of West London and expects to teach again.



Nick WestChief Strategy Officer, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Chief Strategy Officer, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Nick is Mishcon de Reya's Chief Strategy Officer, with overall responsibility for technological transformation. He leads the Technology and Strategy groups as well Mishcon de Reya's research and development arm. The latter includes establishing one of the industry's first in-house Data Science and Machine Learning teams. He is also the Founder of MDR Lab, a programme for tech start-ups in the legal space.
Read his full profile on the Mishcon de Reya website here.
Read his full profile on the Mishcon de Reya website here.



Adam YoungStrategy & Product Manager
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Adam Young
Strategy & Product Manager
Adam has an extensive entrepreneurial background, leading teams to conceive and build disruptive products and services across a wide range of B2B and B2C industries over the last 25 years. Combining multiple streams of expertise including engineering, commerce, coaching and product strategy, he excels at working with clients to devise unique approaches to difficult problems and executing on them for maximum market impact. Adam is passionate about creating intuitive user experiences and especially enjoys the challenge of humanising technically complex products, making them simple to understand and easy to use. This work unlocks huge value in products which would otherwise be missed.
Most exciting project you've been involved with?
It has to be Veloce - a decentralised gaming and sports media company operating at the intersection of gaming, racing and new technology. Navigating the complex legal challenges of launching a new crypto token and combining it with a bespoke web3 gaming solution is the sort of project that only MDRxTech can deliver.
What's your secret skill?
Empathy. Developing a deep understanding of people and their needs is essential to building great teams and developing outstanding products for our clients.
Which MXT value do you identify most with and why?
I like to work quickly and push the envelope of what’s possible for our clients so it has to be Rocketship!
How did you get into (your career specialism)?
As an engineer in my 20s I always had a strong interest in business/product strategy and management. These areas became central to my role when I founded and built my own tech start-up and have been my passion ever since.
Most exciting project you've been involved with?
It has to be Veloce - a decentralised gaming and sports media company operating at the intersection of gaming, racing and new technology. Navigating the complex legal challenges of launching a new crypto token and combining it with a bespoke web3 gaming solution is the sort of project that only MDRxTech can deliver.
What's your secret skill?
Empathy. Developing a deep understanding of people and their needs is essential to building great teams and developing outstanding products for our clients.
Which MXT value do you identify most with and why?
I like to work quickly and push the envelope of what’s possible for our clients so it has to be Rocketship!
How did you get into (your career specialism)?
As an engineer in my 20s I always had a strong interest in business/product strategy and management. These areas became central to my role when I founded and built my own tech start-up and have been my passion ever since.



Amy ConroyData Scientist
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Ben JeffreyData Engineer
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Ben Jeffrey
Data Engineer
I was doing a whole raft of different things (data analysis, science, engineering, software engineering, system administration, target analysis) when I started at the GCSB. I ended up specialising in data engineering as I enjoyed it the most out of all those disciplines.
What’s your proudest achievement?
Coaching the Lochinver House School under 11's C team to an unbeaten 2012 season while I was a PE assistant on my gap year
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Allyship. Without a team that enjoys spending time together and has each other's backs, it's extremely hard to succeed.
What’s your proudest achievement?
Coaching the Lochinver House School under 11's C team to an unbeaten 2012 season while I was a PE assistant on my gap year
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Allyship. Without a team that enjoys spending time together and has each other's backs, it's extremely hard to succeed.



Claire GoodExecutive Assistant
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Claire Good
Executive Assistant
I was lucky enough to have started working as a PA in a registered charity located in beautiful Sydney Harbour National Park. I then worked for a telecommunications giant and in financial regulation before moving into a career working for some of the world's top law firms. My organisational and relationship-building skills were definitely tested and honed there! That led me to MDRxTech, supporting our CEO and COO, and I have loved the challenge of moving into a consultancy, learning so much about the tech world and the incredible projects that our clients are working on.
How would the team describe you?
Cheerful, even without coffee.
What kind of problems do you like to solve?
How to have Tom in two places at once!
How would the team describe you?
Cheerful, even without coffee.
What kind of problems do you like to solve?
How to have Tom in two places at once!



Dulcie PearsonConsultant - Strategy
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Consultant - Strategy



Editha NemsicData Scientist
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Emily BlundellSoftware Engineer
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Emily Blundell
Software Engineer
I came to software engineering through studying Biochemistry at university. During my studies I found that I loved working with computational software to study genomic data in languages such as R. I subsequently learnt Python in order to design models which simulate cell behaviour or scan DNA for CRISPR binding sites as well as study inter-atom interactions of proteins. I also worked in web-design and performed computational genetic engineering as head of DNA engineering for my university's iGEM team.
I've since fallen headfirst into pure software engineering after completing a nano degree with CFG, working full-stack in Javascript, Solidity and Python. I like the variety in my work and enjoy producing web2 content through React, alongside engineering blockchain components in smart contracts.
What's your secret skill?
I speak French!
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Ownership. I love to learn by taking on tasks that seem challenging or out of my comfort zone, and provide myself the opportunity to diversify my skillset.
I've since fallen headfirst into pure software engineering after completing a nano degree with CFG, working full-stack in Javascript, Solidity and Python. I like the variety in my work and enjoy producing web2 content through React, alongside engineering blockchain components in smart contracts.
What's your secret skill?
I speak French!
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Ownership. I love to learn by taking on tasks that seem challenging or out of my comfort zone, and provide myself the opportunity to diversify my skillset.



Faith IdaSoftware Engineer
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Faith Ida
Software Engineer
Faith is a solution-driven contributor with over 3 years of extensive experience in data analysis, research, entrepreneurship, project management, team leadership, and relationship building. A self-aware and adaptable leader with a track record of success in team-oriented, fast-paced environments, as well as a strong understanding of the scope of data privacy, including SaaS implementations, APIs, HTML, CSS, Ethics, Compliance, Privacy, Security, and third-party risk. Currently building a tech career as a software engineer with an interest for Web 3.0 development specifically in fintech, smart contract, play to earn in metaverse and blockchain technology.
Faith has a broad understanding of international development as a result of her MSc International Development, Sustainability, and Social Justice degree from the University of Bath. Globalisation, human rights, international security, economic development, sustainability, and global finance are among the topics covered. She is enthusiastic about international development, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. She has independently researched and written a paper on African economic stagnation, with a focus on Africapitalism as a key to transforming the economic sector, using Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria as case studies.
In her spare time, Faith is working on a metaverse play-to-earn game called KoboFarm, which expands on the concept of monetising digital art by allowing users to farm and create African-inspired dishes as NFT. While also contributing to the construction of a cutting-edge smart farm in Nigeria. She also has extensive volunteer and professional research and policy experience, having worked with organisations such as Mercy Corps, Save the Children, Reach Initiative, and the Hult Prize Foundation.
I was able to get into software engineering through self-learning and the Code First Girls Software Engineering Bootcamp.
What are the kinds of problems you like to solve?
I love solving problems that have a positive change in society.
What motivates you?
Being able to implement positive change wherever I go.
Faith has a broad understanding of international development as a result of her MSc International Development, Sustainability, and Social Justice degree from the University of Bath. Globalisation, human rights, international security, economic development, sustainability, and global finance are among the topics covered. She is enthusiastic about international development, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. She has independently researched and written a paper on African economic stagnation, with a focus on Africapitalism as a key to transforming the economic sector, using Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria as case studies.
In her spare time, Faith is working on a metaverse play-to-earn game called KoboFarm, which expands on the concept of monetising digital art by allowing users to farm and create African-inspired dishes as NFT. While also contributing to the construction of a cutting-edge smart farm in Nigeria. She also has extensive volunteer and professional research and policy experience, having worked with organisations such as Mercy Corps, Save the Children, Reach Initiative, and the Hult Prize Foundation.
I was able to get into software engineering through self-learning and the Code First Girls Software Engineering Bootcamp.
What are the kinds of problems you like to solve?
I love solving problems that have a positive change in society.
What motivates you?
Being able to implement positive change wherever I go.



Gary KellyUX Designer
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Gary Kelly
UX Designer
I worked multiple regular jobs after finishing secondary school, that coincidentally revolved around website building and maintenance. When I discovered this was a career path I could go down, I returned to university to study product design and now specialise in digital design.
What problems do you like to solve?
I love talking to people and finding everyday problems they have that are just a regular part of their routine. I like taking these issues and creating solutions for them to make their day-to-day life easier.
What has been your most exciting project so far?
Veloce. Having an avid interest in motorsport, building a metaverse for a racing company is something I love being a part of.
What problems do you like to solve?
I love talking to people and finding everyday problems they have that are just a regular part of their routine. I like taking these issues and creating solutions for them to make their day-to-day life easier.
What has been your most exciting project so far?
Veloce. Having an avid interest in motorsport, building a metaverse for a racing company is something I love being a part of.



Imane HafnaouiSenior Engineer
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Imane Hafnaoui
Senior Engineer
I had a natural interest in swarm robotics, so I did a postdoc on complex networks and here we are!
What’s your proudest achievement?
Completing my PhD with a publication in Nature Scientific Reports.
What motivates you?
Working alongside outstanding people on challenging topics.
What’s your proudest achievement?
Completing my PhD with a publication in Nature Scientific Reports.
What motivates you?
Working alongside outstanding people on challenging topics.



Jake RutherfordData Scientist
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Jake Rutherford
Data Scientist
Jake is a Data Scientist at MDRxTech. He has the attitude to take on any tough data science problem, but has a particular hankering for machine learning, natural language processing and network science.
Jake holds multiple degrees in data science and has previously built machine learning systems within the Government Digital Service. Jake helps MDRxTech's clients to unleash the value in their data by developing innovative data-driven processes, utilising anything from well-established techniques to fresh bleeding edge ideas.
I started a mechanical engineering degree, then realised I enjoyed the mathematics, statistics and computer programming the most. I realised data science was a synergy of those disciplines. After that, I ended up with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in data science.
What kind of problems do you like to solve?
I’m especially interested in machine learning, natural language processing and network problems.
What motivates you?
Working in talented multidisciplinary teams to create impactful solutions to challenging problems.
Jake holds multiple degrees in data science and has previously built machine learning systems within the Government Digital Service. Jake helps MDRxTech's clients to unleash the value in their data by developing innovative data-driven processes, utilising anything from well-established techniques to fresh bleeding edge ideas.
I started a mechanical engineering degree, then realised I enjoyed the mathematics, statistics and computer programming the most. I realised data science was a synergy of those disciplines. After that, I ended up with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in data science.
What kind of problems do you like to solve?
I’m especially interested in machine learning, natural language processing and network problems.
What motivates you?
Working in talented multidisciplinary teams to create impactful solutions to challenging problems.



Jonathon HughesBlockchain Engineer
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Jonathon Hughes
Blockchain Engineer
Jonathon is one of the senior software developers at MDRxTech covering blockchain and AI / ML. He has a passion for building products that will shape the future. He’s experienced in working across the full development cycle from interacting with prospective clients, to system design, to then implementing the code to make it all work.
An ex-entrepreneur who previously led a hardware startup through two of Europe's leading accelerator programs, he’s well versed in binding product development with business objectives. A full-stack developer and data scientist with 5+ years of experience working for award-winning startups. His passion is to combine deep data analytics with innovative user experiences.
The transition into Web3 provides one of the biggest opportunities to flip the script on how we engage with digital content. A major inflection point in the evolution of our digital experience is approaching, Jonathon is working clients to build products to make sure they are ready.
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Ownership, as part of being a good team mate I believe it’s important to lead from the front and take responsibility for your work.
What motivates you?
Designing and building great products that solve real problems for people.
How would your team describe you?
Full of energy and passion and someone who always has their back.
An ex-entrepreneur who previously led a hardware startup through two of Europe's leading accelerator programs, he’s well versed in binding product development with business objectives. A full-stack developer and data scientist with 5+ years of experience working for award-winning startups. His passion is to combine deep data analytics with innovative user experiences.
The transition into Web3 provides one of the biggest opportunities to flip the script on how we engage with digital content. A major inflection point in the evolution of our digital experience is approaching, Jonathon is working clients to build products to make sure they are ready.
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Ownership, as part of being a good team mate I believe it’s important to lead from the front and take responsibility for your work.
What motivates you?
Designing and building great products that solve real problems for people.
How would your team describe you?
Full of energy and passion and someone who always has their back.



Kamara BainsSoftware Engineer
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Kamara Bains
Software Engineer
Kami is a Software Engineer who specialises in Full Stack Development at MDRxTech. Kami has recently transitioned into tech following a background in social sciences and has an MA in International development.
Kami is interested in developing web3 technologies and is keen to help produce creative, original metaverse products whilst keeping them accessible to all.
I got into software engineering after I was sponsored by MDRxTech to enrol on the Code First Girls nanodegree, specialising in Full Stack engineering in summer 2022.
What motivates you?
I am motivated by creating things that are exciting and innovative.
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
I most identify with the MDRxTech value of Allyship. As a team we produce a higher quality of work when we support and encourage each other to grow.
Kami is interested in developing web3 technologies and is keen to help produce creative, original metaverse products whilst keeping them accessible to all.
I got into software engineering after I was sponsored by MDRxTech to enrol on the Code First Girls nanodegree, specialising in Full Stack engineering in summer 2022.
What motivates you?
I am motivated by creating things that are exciting and innovative.
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
I most identify with the MDRxTech value of Allyship. As a team we produce a higher quality of work when we support and encourage each other to grow.



Katie RobertsonPersonal Assistant
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Katie Robertson
Personal Assistant
I fell into the role of PA straight after university, and have worked in many different industries and created a lovely journey.
What motivates you?
Challenges, both in and out the office - setting goals and having the drive and determination to succeed.
What’s your secret skill?
Organising team events and sorting logistics.
What motivates you?
Challenges, both in and out the office - setting goals and having the drive and determination to succeed.
What’s your secret skill?
Organising team events and sorting logistics.



Kirsty GoodaryBlockchain Engineer
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Kirsty Goodary
Blockchain Engineer
I started my career in blockchain at a consultancy based in Oxford, UK. I developed my expertise for permissionless blockchains, smart contract security and gas optimisation, which ensured that the smart contracts were robust and cost-effective.
From there, I progressed to combine legal and blockchain engineering, where I delivered technical solutions for legal challenges in blockchain technology.
From there, I progressed to combine legal and blockchain engineering, where I delivered technical solutions for legal challenges in blockchain technology.



Narcisa LupuContent Marketing Manager
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Narcisa Lupu
Content Marketing Manager
Narcisa is MDRxTech’s Content Marketing Manager, responsible for planning, developing and implementing the overall company’s content strategy. She loves creating high-quality and engaging content and drive business success with it.
With extensive experience in B2B digital transformation, brand and communications strategy, and end-to-end digital content creation, Narcisa has a well-rounded skill set that includes social media marketing, campaign management, marketing automation, and web performance analysis and SEO.
Narcisa is committed to using her expertise to create impactful campaigns that benefit both MDRxTech and its customers.
With extensive experience in B2B digital transformation, brand and communications strategy, and end-to-end digital content creation, Narcisa has a well-rounded skill set that includes social media marketing, campaign management, marketing automation, and web performance analysis and SEO.
Narcisa is committed to using her expertise to create impactful campaigns that benefit both MDRxTech and its customers.



Neil Sam-SoonJunior Data Scientist
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Nicola PayneUX and Product Design
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Nicola Payne
UX and Product Design
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Allyship. I really appreciate being part of such a vibrant and supportive team after a few years of being self-employed. We've got each other's backs, we learn from each other and achieving success as a team feels sweeter than when you're by yourself!
What motivates you?
I love a challenge, so if you have a tricky design problem combined with a tight deadline, send it my way!
What has been your most exciting project so far?
I am currently working on a project with Veloce which is a designer's dream: a cool brand, cutting-edge Web 3.0 and blockchain technology and a highly engaged user base. It's exciting to be involved in something so innovative and fun and I can't wait to see it launch.
Allyship. I really appreciate being part of such a vibrant and supportive team after a few years of being self-employed. We've got each other's backs, we learn from each other and achieving success as a team feels sweeter than when you're by yourself!
What motivates you?
I love a challenge, so if you have a tricky design problem combined with a tight deadline, send it my way!
What has been your most exciting project so far?
I am currently working on a project with Veloce which is a designer's dream: a cool brand, cutting-edge Web 3.0 and blockchain technology and a highly engaged user base. It's exciting to be involved in something so innovative and fun and I can't wait to see it launch.



Nikita PatelConsultant Analyst
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Nikita Patel
Consultant Analyst
I got into consulting focusing on strategy and delivery in a slightly roundabout way - I didn't want to leave Manchester when I finished university so I stayed to get a Master's in Business Analysis & Strategic Management, which led me onto a consulting grad scheme at a multinational IT firm where I worked with public sector clients. I then spent some time working in sales and for the last two years I've been working in legal innovation/change management at a law firm. I wanted to be more client facing whilst still working on strategic projects so it felt like the right time to come back to consulting!
What's your secret skill?
I speak Spanish!
What's your proudest career moment?
Bagging myself a speaking slot at Legal Geek 2021 where I got to talk about sustainability in professional services to an audience of 1,000+ people. It was a great opportunity to raise issues that are pertinent to the legal industry and discuss solutions that address industry-wide problems.
What's your secret skill?
I speak Spanish!
What's your proudest career moment?
Bagging myself a speaking slot at Legal Geek 2021 where I got to talk about sustainability in professional services to an audience of 1,000+ people. It was a great opportunity to raise issues that are pertinent to the legal industry and discuss solutions that address industry-wide problems.



Rana KhourySoftware Engineer
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Rana Khoury
Software Engineer
Rana is a Software Engineer at MDRxTech. She supports the development of new web applications.
Rana started her career in business, entrepreneurship, and project management before joining the technology industry.
Along her career, Rana expanded and managed breakthrough R&D conferences internationally and built new services to help companies get their tech innovations funded.
Following her interest in tech innovations and Web3, Rana developed new skills and trained as a Software Engineer to help clients successfully launch new web and software projects.
I discovered software engineering a few years after starting a career in business, and ever since I have wanted to be part of the tech industry. I started studying software engineering in my own time, and eventually joined a coding community that allowed to work on different projects and develop my coding skills.
What are the kinds of problems you like to solve?
I like solving complex problems with multiple layers. It requires great problem solving skills and creativity to come up with a solid solution.
How would the team describe you?
A great team player who is reliable and diligent in my work
Rana started her career in business, entrepreneurship, and project management before joining the technology industry.
Along her career, Rana expanded and managed breakthrough R&D conferences internationally and built new services to help companies get their tech innovations funded.
Following her interest in tech innovations and Web3, Rana developed new skills and trained as a Software Engineer to help clients successfully launch new web and software projects.
I discovered software engineering a few years after starting a career in business, and ever since I have wanted to be part of the tech industry. I started studying software engineering in my own time, and eventually joined a coding community that allowed to work on different projects and develop my coding skills.
What are the kinds of problems you like to solve?
I like solving complex problems with multiple layers. It requires great problem solving skills and creativity to come up with a solid solution.
How would the team describe you?
A great team player who is reliable and diligent in my work



Rosanna GrayProduct/Strategy Consultant
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Rosanna Gray
Product/Strategy Consultant
Rosanna is a Product/Strategy Consultant within MDRxTech. She has a keen interest in a wide range of technologies, their possible application, and the strategic and commercial considerations that underpin their adoption.
Rosanna has experience managing innovative and complex technology programmes, balancing divergent stakeholder interests, and delivering effective and valuable results. She is a creative problem-solver who specialises in delivering well structured, impactful projects as part of the MDRxTech team.
In addition to her role within MDRxTech, Rosanna has been heavily involved in a number of technology initiatives within The Mishcon de Reya Group, notably M:Tech, Mishcon de Reya's dedicated programme for early-stage technology businesses, coordinating applications and managing strategic relationships.
What has been your most exciting project so far?
Westbury Music Consultants, working with an inspiring leader to build a next generation neighbouring rights music business.
Rosanna has experience managing innovative and complex technology programmes, balancing divergent stakeholder interests, and delivering effective and valuable results. She is a creative problem-solver who specialises in delivering well structured, impactful projects as part of the MDRxTech team.
In addition to her role within MDRxTech, Rosanna has been heavily involved in a number of technology initiatives within The Mishcon de Reya Group, notably M:Tech, Mishcon de Reya's dedicated programme for early-stage technology businesses, coordinating applications and managing strategic relationships.
What has been your most exciting project so far?
Westbury Music Consultants, working with an inspiring leader to build a next generation neighbouring rights music business.



Shay MullaneyFront End Developer
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Shay Mullaney
Front End Developer
I got into software engineering by chance. I started out as a 3D Animator and spent 18 months living in New York doing an apprenticeship. I mostly worked as a 2D animator, and that then led to me wanting to learn how to code. I was fascinated by it!
What motivates you?
Working with a great team. Support in a team is what gives me the motivation to produce my best work.
How would the team describe you?
Independent, good at my job, and fast at delivering.
What motivates you?
Working with a great team. Support in a team is what gives me the motivation to produce my best work.
How would the team describe you?
Independent, good at my job, and fast at delivering.



Tari AjienkaBlockchain Engineer
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Tari Ajienka
Blockchain Engineer
Nemitari is a blockchain engineer at MDRxTech. He has a deep understanding of a wide range of technologies including blockchain, cyber security, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Nemitari holds a doctorate from Brunel University London where he was a member of the Brunel Software Engineering Lab (BSEL). He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA); SAP Certified Associate; Certified Security Testing Associate (Ethical Hacking); and Certified SAS Base Programmer.
Prior to joining MDRxTech, he worked at a range of organisations within the blockchain space, and delivered projects on use cases ranging from NFTs (non-fungible tokens), DeFi (decentralised finance), governance (on-chain and off-chain), invoice factoring, among others.
What motivates you?
Solving challenging problems and listening to music.
What has been your most exciting project so far?
Working on Damien Hirst's first NFT project, called "The Currency".
What’s your proudest achievement?
Winning an MDRxTech prize that recognised me for my Allyship has been the best moment of my career.
Nemitari holds a doctorate from Brunel University London where he was a member of the Brunel Software Engineering Lab (BSEL). He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA); SAP Certified Associate; Certified Security Testing Associate (Ethical Hacking); and Certified SAS Base Programmer.
Prior to joining MDRxTech, he worked at a range of organisations within the blockchain space, and delivered projects on use cases ranging from NFTs (non-fungible tokens), DeFi (decentralised finance), governance (on-chain and off-chain), invoice factoring, among others.
What motivates you?
Solving challenging problems and listening to music.
What has been your most exciting project so far?
Working on Damien Hirst's first NFT project, called "The Currency".
What’s your proudest achievement?
Winning an MDRxTech prize that recognised me for my Allyship has been the best moment of my career.



Thomas BellinData Scientist
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Thomas Bellin
Data Scientist
I didn’t always want to be a Data Scientist – I started out wanting to be a consultant and did a Master's in Business Analytics to enhance my data analysis skills. I soon found that I really enjoyed working with data and wanted to learn more about it, which led me eventually to my current role.
What motivates you?
I am always most motivated when I am being challenged, learning a lot, and working with people.
What has been your most exciting project so far?
Building BEIS' Open Regulatory Platform – it's never been attempted before and is both exciting and challenging.
What motivates you?
I am always most motivated when I am being challenged, learning a lot, and working with people.
What has been your most exciting project so far?
Building BEIS' Open Regulatory Platform – it's never been attempted before and is both exciting and challenging.



Toba AjiboyeBlockchain Engineer
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Toba Ajiboye
Blockchain Engineer
Toba is a Blockchain Engineer focused on developing Blockchain products at MDRxTech. Toba has a background in Computer Science with Economics.
Toba started his career as an analyst, where he gained varied experience across several industries including Aviation, Social Research and Manufacturing before joining the web3 industry.
Toba enjoys using web3 technologies to develop innovative solutions that enmesh transparency, corporate governance, and sustainable business models to deliver value to founders in the web3 space.
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Ownership. I love taking ownership of responsibilities, and understanding what is expected of me. It gives me direction, and drive.
What kind of problems do you like to solve?
Problems where I have to build things from the ground up using first principles.
How would the team describe you?
“Chaotic good.”
Toba started his career as an analyst, where he gained varied experience across several industries including Aviation, Social Research and Manufacturing before joining the web3 industry.
Toba enjoys using web3 technologies to develop innovative solutions that enmesh transparency, corporate governance, and sustainable business models to deliver value to founders in the web3 space.
Which MDRxTech value do you identify most with and why?
Ownership. I love taking ownership of responsibilities, and understanding what is expected of me. It gives me direction, and drive.
What kind of problems do you like to solve?
Problems where I have to build things from the ground up using first principles.
How would the team describe you?
“Chaotic good.”



Umair SaleemSales Development Representative
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Umair Saleem
Sales Development Representative
Most exciting project you’ve been involved with recently?
You could've probably guessed, but I really do have to say the overall MDRxTech project! I'm genuinely excited to be part of the journey as I think we've not even begun touched the surface on what we can achieve.
What motivates you?
I'm a fairly competitive person, whether that be to win a game or beat my own personal records. Finding motivation for myself can be as simple as agreeing a milestone and then going after it!
On days when it's harder to find motivation I find myself being motivated by people. We're fortunate to have a world class team here at MDRxTech and it is almost impossible to be demotivated when you're used to seeing your colleagues and friends achieving excellence!
You could've probably guessed, but I really do have to say the overall MDRxTech project! I'm genuinely excited to be part of the journey as I think we've not even begun touched the surface on what we can achieve.
What motivates you?
I'm a fairly competitive person, whether that be to win a game or beat my own personal records. Finding motivation for myself can be as simple as agreeing a milestone and then going after it!
On days when it's harder to find motivation I find myself being motivated by people. We're fortunate to have a world class team here at MDRxTech and it is almost impossible to be demotivated when you're used to seeing your colleagues and friends achieving excellence!



Alexander RhodesPartner, Head of Mishcon Purpose, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Alexander Rhodes
Partner, Head of Mishcon Purpose, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Alexander is Head of Mishcon Purpose, Mishcon de Reya's dedicated sustainability business. He works with MDRxTech clients and helps them navigate the rapidly changing commercial, legal and regulatory environments that underpin the sector.
Read his full profile on the Mishcon de Reya website here.
Read his full profile on the Mishcon de Reya website here.



Anne RoseCo-Lead Blockchain Group, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Anne Rose
Co-Lead Blockchain Group, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Anne Co-Leads the dedicated Blockchain Group and is an Associate in Mishcon de Reya's Commercial team. She works with MDRxTech's clients on legal matters pertaining to emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as general data matters.
Read her full profile on the Mishcon de Reya website here.
Read her full profile on the Mishcon de Reya website here.



Charlotte WilsonPartner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Charlotte Wilson
Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Charlotte is a Partner in Mishcon de Reya's Financial Regulatory Group. Charlotte provides advice across a broad range of regulatory matters and is particularly interested in the way emerging technologies are being used to shape the regulatory landscape.
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Dan SinclairStrategy Manager, MDR Lab
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Dan Sinclair
Strategy Manager, MDR Lab
Dan is the Head of MDR LAB. He works with MDRxTech's clients on product, working hard to help them find product-market fit and commercialise their opportunities as well as evaluating investment prospects for the MDR Group.
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Read his full profile here.



Danae ConstantineAssociate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP






Daniel HoadleyStrategy & Data (Data Science), Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Daniel Hoadley
Strategy & Data (Data Science), Mishcon de Reya LLP
Daniel is the Head of Data Science & Analytics.



Dominic WalshAssociate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP



Harry ClarkAssociate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Harry Clark
Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP



Lewis CohenPartner, Commercial Contracts, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Lewis Cohen
Partner, Commercial Contracts, Mishcon de Reya LLP



Lydia KellettManaging Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Lydia Kellett
Managing Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP



Nicholas KirbyPartner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Nicholas Kirby
Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Nick is a Partner in Mishcon de Reya's Real Estate department and is MDRxTech's dedicated PropTech lead. He works with MDRxTech's real estate and construction clients and helps them navigate their commercial, strategic, legal and regulatory issues.
Read his full profile on the Mishcon de Reya website here.
Read his full profile on the Mishcon de Reya website here.



Sally BrittonPartner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP



Sinéad Esler PatelManaging Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
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Managing Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP


