Summary
Andrew Speakman is a Research Associate and Data Manager with 14+ years of experience combining IT and project management within academic and biomedical research environments. He brings hands-on technical skills in database design (Access, MySQL), software development (Python, Java, JavaScript), web technologies (PHP, CSS) and data analysis (Excel, SPSS), coupled with a track record of planning and delivering complex multi-stakeholder projects. At University College London he supports research data workflows and governance, building practical systems that bridge investigators and technical teams. His background includes senior roles across research organisations and a PhD in Neuroscience, giving him an uncommon blend of deep scientific understanding and applied IT expertise. Colleagues rely on him for reproducible data solutions, training, and translating research requirements into robust, auditable systems. Based in London, he often pairs legacy system modernisation with pragmatic tools to maximise research impact.
14 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
BA Hons (First), Psychology, BA Hons (First), Psychology at Manchester University
MSc (Distinction), Information Technology, MSc (Distinction), Information Technology at University College London