John McNamara

John McNamara is an IBM Master Inventor and Advanced Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield, holding Honorary Professorships at University College London (UCL) and Sheffield Hallam University. He specializes in interdisciplinary innovation across cybersecurity, transportation systems, and artificial intelligence, leveraging technologies like Cloud and Watson for Tech for Good initiatives. His roles include IBM Technical Specialist, IBM Thought Leader, and Open Group Distinguished Technical Specialist, with industry expertise spanning defense, finance, and healthcare sectors.

Education: BSc (Hons) in Information Systems from the University of Hull.

Research focuses on patentable inventions addressing complex event processing, automated systems optimization, and regulatory compliance. Key innovations include intelligent fuel management systems, automated style-checking frameworks, and goal-directed simulation tools for business processes. His work bridges academic research with real-world industry applications.

Awards:

• IBM Master Inventor
• IBM Thought Leader Technical Specialist
• Open Group Distinguished Technical Specialist

Collaborates with IBM UK University Programs to develop socially impactful technologies. Active in creating solutions for disease control, banking systems, and defense applications through cross-disciplinary partnerships.