Professor Khawar Hameed has a long-standing and deep association with computing in Staffordshire. He joined Staffordshire University (then Polytechnic) in 1987 reading Information Systems in the Department of Computing at Blackheath Lane in Stafford. He then spent 26 years at the newly-formed University developing, managing, and teaching undergraduate & postgraduate computing courses. He was key in developing, securing, implementing, and co-leading large-scale technology projects that spanned the academic-industry spectrum. He currently works a Management Consultant in Digital Transformation based in Stafford.

Khawar says, “We are accelerating rapidly into the fourth industrial revolution and a hyperconnected world that will be rich with disruptive digital product, service, and technology innovations that meet the needs of future society. I am intent on seeing Staffordshire, as a region, being part of this and becoming a key player in the UK digital ecosystem, and for it to develop as a place and beacon of digital excellence with a vibrant digital/tech community of practice.”