I am technology leader that excels in innovation, implementation strategy and revels in leading others through ambiguity, I have a voracious appetite for learning. I am interested in roles that allow for exploration of emergent technologies, defining and executing a vision for how we can best utilise them to maximise our business value.
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Adam Jackson
@adamjackson
Head of AI & Creative Technology (UK&I) | Innovation Strategy | @solodevbuilder on X
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
Results-driven technology leader with 20+ years of experience - spearheading AI innovation and creative technology solutions across regulated industries. Expertise in designing and implementing agentic AI systems, generative AI architectures, and enterprise technology strategies that deliver measurable business impact.
Key achievements:
● Secured 2 major life science partnerships in Q1 2025 through strategic C-suite engagement
● Led £12M public sector technology portfolio with 100% compliance
● Scaled NHS COVID Pass to 18M+ users (Pandemic Innovation Award)
● Established AI-assisted development practices that reduce inefficiencies by 50-70% in complex projects
I'm passionate about emerging technologies with deep expertise in:
● AI & Creative Technology Strategy & Implementation
● Agentic systems & AI assisted development
● Organisational Leadership
● Customer Experience Design & Design Thinking
● Product-led Growth Strategies
● Innovation Frameworks
● Enterprise & Entrepreneurial Innovation
● Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ZCCurrent
Head of AI & Creative Technology (UK&I)
Zone Cognizant
Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)
● Define and implement AI strategy and technology roadmaps
● Design agentic and generative AI systems
● Lead engineering adoption of AI-assisted development
● Engage C-suite stakeholders as trusted technology advisor
● Direct multi-disciplinary teams across concurrent engagements
● Lead technical community building through thought leadership and hackathons
ZCPrincipal Technical Consultant
Zone Cognizant
Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 2 months)
● Directed £12M public sector technology portfolio, ensuring 100% compliance
● Developed and implemented AI-powered metadata search platform, improving information discovery accuracy by 48%
● Earned MVP award for outstanding leadership
● Thought leadership on blockchain and AI innovation
● Mentored product and engineering teams
● Lead project tender/pitch processes
ZCSenior Solution Architect
Zone Cognizant
Aug 2017 - Oct 2022 (5 years 2 months)
● Led technical architecture for NHS COVID Pass project, successfully scaling to 18M+ users; project won Pandemic Innovation Award
● Enhanced conversion rates by 27% through UX redesign and optimization of fleet management application
● Developed data architecture for healthcare startup, reducing processing time by 27%
● Improved business pipeline conversion by 23% through accelerator model
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UEUniversity of the West of England
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Information Systems Analysis
1998 - 2002
Grade: 2.1
Activities and societies: Winner of Robert Galliers prize
Graduated with Honours.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
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