Technical Director & Founder
Unstoppable problem-solver
Alex Tomkins
When you're a nonprofit on an important mission, having the right technical leadership is everything.
That's why we're lucky to have Alex, the unstoppable problem-solving force driving our tech initiatives forward. As a co-founder and our esteemed Technical Director, his breadth of development and management experience is pretty much unmatchable.
Alex has basically seen and done it all over his decades working in this field. Jumping into complex code bases? No problem. Untangling crazy legacy systems? Obviously. Managing high-performing dev teams? Of course. You could hit Alex with the most mind-bending technical challenge, and he'll just flash that signature grin before rolling up his sleeves to figure it out.
But what really sets Alex apart is his deep emotional investment in our mission. This isn't just a job - it's a calling. For him, each line of code is an opportunity to create meaningful impact. When you're passionate about using technology to create positive change, having someone wholly committed to finding the right solutions is absolutely priceless.
Whether it's helping unblock a tricky problem, jumping on calls to assist the dev team, or providing high-level technical direction, Alex's "make it happen" attitude is indispensable. With his depth of expertise, there's no technical hurdle too high. And with his genuine care for our causes, there's no problem he won't dive into head-first to overcome. Simply put, Alex's unstoppable spirit and strategic smarts are a secret weapon for delivering impact.
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Alex's favourite revolutionary
For the brilliantly tenacious mind of Alex, it's no surprise that his hero is the OG pioneer Alan Turing. This unsung legend basically invented computer science and AI before most people even grasped the concept. But beyond his game-changing contributions to technology, Turing's story resonates so deeply with Alex because of his unapologetic embrace of who he was in the face of ignorance. Turing never let societal constraints limit his authenticity or audacious thinking - a spirit that Alex channels every day in using tech to bulldoze through outdated systems and drive real change. In Turing's ethical determination despite the obstacles, Alex finds endless inspiration to tackle challenges head-on and stay true to his mission, no matter how radical or difficult the solution may be.