Chris Barlow is Director of Innovation at the DCC and has 15+ years experience as a multi-disciplined IT professional specialising in high profile initiatives and driving business transformation. He is a well-respected tech/innovation communicator who possesses a rich understanding of all aspects of software and infrastructure development. This helps bring together technical nous alongside business insight and thought leadership. His specific expertise in Smart Energy technology has led to the design and implementation of multiple large scale implementation solutions positively affecting millions of users.