Summary
Marcus Gardiner is a Client Director leading Softwire's Energy & Utilities sector, blending nine years of software and consulting experience to turn siloed data into resilient, 24/7 systems for network operators, traders and retailers. He combines a first career in strategy and operations at Deloitte—where he led multi‑million pound analytics and process transformations—with hands‑on software pedigree from Makers Academy and the Recurse Center. Marcus has risen through developer roles to Tech Principal and Capability Head, focussing on pragmatic AI deployments that users trust because they help design them. He’s a seasoned public speaker and community builder—hosting LeadDevLondon and serving on the LDX3 programming committee—who also researched digital mental healthcare as a Churchill Fellow. Notable for starting again as an older junior developer, he brings humility, commercial rigor and a rare mix of people-first leadership and technical delivery to complex energy transitions.
9 years of coding experience
Full Stack Software Development (Competition Winner), Full Stack Software Development (Competition Winner) at Makers Academy
BA Economics, 1st Class Honours (with Academic Awards), BA Economics, 1st Class Honours (with Academic Awards) at University of Exeter