As an Industry Digital Strategist within Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector, Steve has 30 years business/IT experience with very strong relationship skills at all levels up to and including C-suite and ministerial level. He is a recognized global speaker presenting at many events such as the Alan Turing conference "AI in Tax, Audit and Fintech", “The role of Fintech in Government” for the Global Government forum, “Net Zero in the Supply Chain” at Dubai Ports Global Freight Summit.
He works with government customers across the globe on subjects such as tax, customs, public finance, fraud, sustainability, security, innovation and user experience. He has extensive industry knowledge of government, defence and PS sustainability gained in real world engagements across the globe. Prior to joining Microsoft 17 years ago Steve held senior positions in Capgemini, EDS and HM Revenue & Customs. He is a member of two UK Government All Party Parliamentary Groups for AI (APPG-AI) and Blockchain (APPG-Blockchain), which advises Parliament on the use of modern technology to solve government, industry and societal problems.