Summary
Ian Huston is a seasoned engineering and data science leader with 13 years’ experience building and scaling product-focused software and data teams from Dublin. As VP of Software Development Integration and Organisational Growth at Bandwidth he specializes in acquisition integration, recruiting, and defining programme areas to create durable team missions and fast feedback loops. He combines a deep technical pedigree—PhD in Theoretical Cosmology and hands-on data science work at Pivotal—with practical delivery of cloud-native platforms, SRE practices, and secure software supply chains. Known for developing psychological safety through servant leadership, he has repeatedly redesigned hiring, career paths, and manager training to nearly double engineering headcount during turbulent hiring markets. His background in applied data science includes building production data products that delivered multi-million euro savings for a major automaker, reflecting an ability to translate analytics into measurable business value. Ian’s uncommon blend of academic rigor and product engineering craft makes him effective at bridging research, cloud engineering, and organizational growth.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
MSc Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces, MSc Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces at Imperial College London
BSc Mathematical Physics, BSc Mathematical Physics at University College Dublin
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Theoretical Cosmology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Theoretical Cosmology at Queen Mary University of London
Gonzaga College SJ