Summary
Ian Edwards is a technical director and co-founder with 11+ years of experience building applied software solutions across academia, government and industry from Greater Exeter. He leads myAcorn Limited, translating complex geospatial and scientific problems into practical products—experience reinforced by technical lead and senior engineering roles at the Met Office. His background blends research rigor (MRes in Mathematics in the Living Environment) with hands-on engineering, enabling him to bridge domain science and production software. Known for tackling clients' toughest challenges, he brings a pragmatic, cross-sector perspective that’s as comfortable in research labs as in operational service delivery.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master's by Research - MRes, Mathematics in the Living Environment, Pass, Master's by Research - MRes, Mathematics in the Living Environment, Pass at University of York