Summary
Chris Finnigan is a teaching fellow and technologist with 13 years of higher-education experience and over two decades supporting Linux/Unix labs, immersive tech and digital services at the University of Central Lancashire. He blends practical IT security expertise (MSc in IT Security) and hands-on systems work with a knack for making technical concepts accessible to students and staff. His background spans forensic computing, virtual reality in public spaces, and coordinating library information services to deliver pragmatic, user-focused solutions. Known as a "technical jargon buster," he pairs deep operational knowledge with teaching and curriculum delivery, helping people get involved in technology rather than just using it.
13 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
MSc, IT Security, MSc, IT Security at University of Central Lancashire