Stuart is the CEO and founder of OpusVL which was established in 1999. Having a passion for Open Source software, Stuart developed one of the first e-commerce platforms using Linux which was widely successful. The solution included numerous systems and methods which are only now being used in the marketplace. In recent times Stuart has launched initiatives within the Open technology communities and has supported the UK Government with it’s transition to Open Source and Open Standards.
Over the last 25 years, Stuart has worked on a range of projects with privacy and security as key design considerations. These include large financial, retail and gift card solutions, processing high volumes of data records. He has led and advised numerous businesses over the years, supporting others to achieve success.
Aside from OpusVL, Stuart currently leads a company he founded in 2014 that successfully delivers servers and networks to the education sector which requires no on-going licensing expenses.
He also acquired a company in 2013 established in 1986 that delivers mission critical software to universities, local councils, blue-chips and financial institutions (London Stock Exchange, M&S, Dixons etc)
Stuart is also active within the public sector. He was recently appointed chair of the UK Open Source Industry Association and has advised the Cabinet Office on their move towards Open Source and Open Standards Policy. Open Source is now part of the 18 point official Government digital services design principles.
Stuart has been recognised nationally, and now internationally as a leader in Open Source technology and therefore has been selected for a number of presentations and talks all over the world.