Summary
Bart Read is a seasoned technology leader and hands-on software engineer with 12+ years of experience building developer tools and leading product engineering teams. As a former CTO at Savanta and long-time leader at Redgate, he has driven the development of award-winning products like .NET Reflector, ANTS Performance Profiler, ANTS Memory Profiler, and SQL Prompt while convincing execs to invest in new markets such as mobile tooling. He blends deep full-stack technical skills across C#, .NET, JavaScript, SQL and UI frameworks with pragmatic delivery practices—moving from big-design-up-front to tailored Agile, CI and automated testing workflows. Recent roles show a pivot into AI and automation for media and listings, applying engineering rigor to commercial and product strategy. He runs side projects demonstrating high-performance client/server design (arcade.ly) and consults on system architecture and performance, revealing a persistent focus on developer experience and measurable product impact. Based in East Cambridgeshire, he pairs MSc-level computing science training with a track record of turning technical insight into business growth.
12 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
MSci Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry, MSci Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry at University of Nottingham
MSc Computing Science, MSc Computing Science at Imperial College London