Summary
Bartholomew Sullivan is an innovation designer and founder with over a decade of experience leading human-centered product and service design across international development, media, and tech sectors. He builds and mentors cross-functional teams to turn user research into scalable solutions, from IVR systems and data visualizations to enterprise platforms that reduced churn and generated multimillion-dollar revenue. Known for empathic leadership and systems thinking, he translates complex social and technical problems into incremental, implementable steps—what he calls “small steps in big directions.” His background includes building an in-house innovation lab, launching a sustainable fashion venture in Nairobi, and guiding digital skills programs across Africa and the Middle East. Based in Mississippi Mills, Ontario, he combines creative spark with rigorous design strategy to bridge product, engineering, and stakeholder needs.
11 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science & Communication, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science & Communication at University of Guelph
Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Adult Learning and Global Change, Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Adult Learning and Global Change at University of the Western Cape
French