Nick Todd

Alfredo delivers software engineering training with a strong focus on the Java and Spring ecosystem — combining deep technical expertise with a people-first approach to learning. An Oracle-certified professional with 20+ years’ experience in Java and 13 years as an instructor, he’s passionate about Domain-Driven Design, clean architecture, and building quality through testing and TDD. He also integrates communication skills and emotional intelligence to support well-rounded, resilient engineering teams.

Specialisms include:
– Java & Spring (Spring Boot)
– Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
– Clean Architecture (including Hexagonal Architecture)
– Testing & Test-Driven Development (TDD)
– Software engineering best practices (quality, reliability, continuous improvement)
– Communication skills for technical teams
– Emotional intelligence in learning and team environments
– Project-based learning

Angela is a cybersecurity expert with experience across a wide range of domains within cyber. Before joining Neueda Technologies, she was a Security Subject Matter Expert at Microsoft, where she led the technical implementation of IAM and threat detection and response workloads for governments and large international organizations. Currently, Angela is a Cyber Security Consultant at Neueda Technologies, leveraging her industry experience and technical expertise to support the development of training content within the cyber domain.

Specialisms include:

• Identity and Access management
• Cloud Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Email Security
• Endpoint Security

Daniel Devlin is a seasoned technical consultant, author, and instructor with a strong background in software development, cloud computing, and DevOps. With a passion for simplifying complex systems, Daniel has spent years documenting technical architectures for both developer and non-developer audiences. He specializes in crafting clear learning paths and delivering high-impact training that bridges the gap between code and communication.

Specialisms include:

• Java Development
• Cloud Computing (AWS)
• Node.js
• Technical Writing

Denise Ní Cheallaigh is a Senior Management Consultant with over 25 years of leadership experience in the Financial Services Industry. As a leadership and management specialist, she excels in dynamic coaching, facilitation, and delivering engaging behavioural training. Denise is known for her ability to drive organizational and behavioural change, improve team engagement and performance, and deliver strategic leadership and management training.

Her expertise extends across financial services and technology domains, having worked with high-profile clients such as Citibank, JPMorgan, INVESCO, HSBC, BNY Mellon, Dell Technologies, Technology Ireland, and Software Skillnet. Denise is also a certified practitioner with qualifications including Insights & Prince II Practitioner, an NUI Certificate in Training and Continuous Education, Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and British Psychological Society accreditation (Level A&B).

Specialisms:

• Organizational & Behavioural Change Solutions
• Strategy Development & Delivery
• Leadership and Management Training
• Elevating Team Engagement & Performance
• Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills & Social Capital Competencies
• Behavioural Profiling for Individuals and Teams
• Coaching & Development Programs
• 360° Performance Management

With over 25 years in AI innovation, Zöe has led the development of cutting edge technologies and built high-performing AI R&D teams, including an AI Centre of Enablement in a FTSE100 company. A thought leader in AI governance, Zöe has shaped AI policy, standards, and best practices. Zöe also brings extensive experience in designing and evaluating national innovation programmes and providing AI consultancy across private, public, and third sectors. Recognised as one of the Top 10 Leaders in AI in the UK in 2025.

Filipa is an industry leader in all things data, with deep expertise across data wrangling, data visualisation, and data-driven communication. At Neueda, she empowers teams to unlock the full potential of data by equipping them with practical tools and strategies in machine learning, modelling, and analytics.

With domain knowledge in e-commerce, social analytics, and financial markets, Filipa helps organisations elevate their data maturity—enabling smarter decision-making and impactful business outcomes through the use of models, statistics, and visual insights.

Specialisms include:

• Machine Learning
• Data Essentials
• Data Visualisation
• Data Modelling
• Data Shaping
• Financial Markets

Fiona Bradley draws on over 20 years of experience in leadership coaching, facilitation, and executive development across global banking and technology sectors. She has trained thousands of managers and leaders, helping them build the skills, behaviours, and confidence needed to lead high-performing teams and drive business results.

As a Neueda associate instructor, Fiona designs and facilitates impactful programmes that support leadership transitions, enhance management effectiveness, and cultivate strategic thinking. Her sessions are known for being highly engaging—whether delivered in person or virtually—and are tailored to the real-world challenges of today’s organisations.

Specialisms include:

• Leadership and Executive Coaching
• Management and Leadership Development for Banking & Tech Sectors
• Facilitation of Business and Leadership Skills Training
• Strategic Thinking and Organisational Planning
• Team Coaching and Group Dynamics
• Behavioural Change and Performance Enablement
• Coaching-Led Learning Experiences (Zoom, Teams, Webex)

Gareth Dunlop is an associate instructor at Neueda with a deep-rooted background in user experience, digital strategy, and technology leadership. He brings over two decades of experience working at the intersection of business and design, having advised global brands, public sector bodies, and fast-scaling tech companies on how to build user-centric digital products that deliver measurable results.

At Neueda, Gareth shares his practical insights and frameworks to help learners better understand customer needs, design intuitive digital experiences, and align product development with strategic business goals.

Specialisms include:

• User Experience (UX) Design
• Digital Strategy
• Product-Market Fit and User Research
• Human-Centred Design
• Customer Insight and Journey Mapping
• Agile Product Thinking
• Technology Leadership and Innovation

With a background in economics, finance, and information systems, George J. Mount is an experienced instructor and Microsoft Excel MVP specializing in data analytics and modern Excel tools. He’s passionate about helping people think more deeply about their data, using Excel to become citizen data scientists, analysts, and engineers all in one with tools like Python and Copilot. He aims to build confidence alongside technical skills and find ways to overcome blocks to learning.

Specialisms include:

– Modern Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot)
– Python for data analytics
– Copilot and generative AI for analysts

Jack is a Data Science, Analytics, and Machine Learning Expert with extensive professional experience working with industry giants such as Google, Barclays, and Oliver Wyman. His expertise lies in designing innovative data solutions, building robust machine learning models, and applying statistical techniques to drive insights and optimize performance.

Jack specializes in leveraging core Python data stacks and a wide range of analytical tools to tackle complex problems across various industries. His technical proficiency, combined with a keen ability to tailor bespoke modeling and simulation approaches, makes him a versatile and highly effective data science consultant.

Specialisms include:

• Core Python Data Stack (pandas, numpy)
• Data Visualization (matplotlib, seaborn)
• Machine Learning (scikit-learn)
• Applied Bayesian Statistical Methods
• Bespoke Modelling and Simulation Approaches for Complex Systems Analysis
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Custom Analytical Solutions for Business Optimization
• Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modeling

John is a seasoned instructor with over 30 years of experience delivering technical training, having started his teaching career in 1994. With a background as both a software developer and consultant, John brings a practitioner’s insight to every session, making complex concepts accessible and practical.

John plays a key role in our early careers and graduate programmes, training new talent across a wide range of modern technologies. His expertise spans programming languages, database systems, cloud computing, and software development tools—equipping learners with the hands-on skills they need to thrive in real-world environments.

Specialisms include:

• Software Development (Java, .NET, Python)
• Cloud Computing and Cloud Native Application Development
• Relational and NoSQL Database Development
• Continuous Integration and Deployment
• Version Control (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
• Power BI and Data Visualisation
• Early Careers and Graduate Programme Training
• Practical, Hands-On Technical Instruction

Dr. Karl Thomas is a consultant, lecturer, leadership coach, trainer, and facilitator who brings a dynamic and innovative approach to learning and development. At Neueda, Karl works with high-performing professionals and emerging leaders to cultivate the mindset and skills needed for today’s fast-paced business and innovation ecosystems.

Karl’s work centres on helping leaders think differently—recognising the importance of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving as foundational capabilities for effective leadership and organisational success.

Specialisms include:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Leadership Development

Larry is an Executive & Business Coach, International Trainer, Facilitator, and Lecturer with over 30 years of experience in the International Financial Services sector. Since 2014, he has been delivering training for Neueda, specialising in key areas such as banking, operations, funds, markets, risk, and regulation.

With a deep understanding of the global financial landscape, Larry equips learners with the insights and practical knowledge needed to navigate and succeed in complex financial environments.

Specialisms include:

• Financial Services
• Financial Markets

Mark Richards is an experienced, hands-on software architect involved in the architecture, design, and implementation of microservices architectures and other distributed systems in a variety of technologies. He has been in the software industry since 1983 and has significant experience and expertise in application, integration, and enterprise architecture.

Mark is the founder of DeveloperToArchitect.com, a free website devoted to helping developers in the journey to becoming a software architect. In addition to hands-on consulting and training, Mark has authored numerous technical books, including his three latest books Fundamentals of Software Architecture, Software Architecture: The Hard Parts, and Head First Software Architecture that he co-authored with Neal Ford. Mark has spoken at hundreds of conferences and user groups around the world on a variety of enterprise-related technical topics and is widely known for his expertise in teaching complex architecture topics in a clear and understandable way.

Matt Thornfield is a highly experienced technical instructor and course author who designs and delivers hands-on training across coding, data, and systems disciplines. He works with global organisations, particularly within financial services, helping teams build practical, job-ready capabilities.

He leads Neueda’s instructor-led training strategy, shaping how programmes are designed, delivered, and scaled. As part of this, he runs internal train-the-trainer programmes and has introduced new approaches that ensure consistently high-quality, engaging delivery across the instructor team.

Matt is known for bridging the gap between deep technical content and real-world application. He adapts his style to suit both technical and non-technical audiences, using practical exercises, real scenarios, and interactive delivery to ensure immediate relevance. Alongside his training work, Matt actively builds internal tools and workflows, including AI-driven learning aids and automation pipelines. He is a hands-on practitioner in modern AI tooling, applying platforms such as GitHub Copilot and Claude in real business workflows rather than theoretical use cases

Max Della Libera is an Associate Instructor at Neueda, where he has been delivering training since 2018 in areas such as Tableau, data visualisation, financial analysis, and more. With a strong background in analytics and data technologies, Max supports organisations in strategising and implementing powerful data solutions, including machine learning platforms and custom analytics frameworks.

He is passionate about demystifying data and empowering professionals to unlock its value through compelling visualisation and clear storytelling.

Specialisms include:

• Data Science
• Data Visualisation
• Data-Driven Storytelling
• Financial Analysis

Pat is our most experienced fintech and data professional with a winning mix of financial markets, application development and data analytics experience. He is passionate about education and about sharing both his capital markets and his technology expertise.

Specialisms include:
- Data Essentials
- Data Visualization
- Data Modelling
- Data Shaping

Sandra Lee is a seasoned Learning and Development Consultant, Executive Coach, and Mentor who has been an associate trainer with Neueda since 2012. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Sandra is widely respected for her ability to design and deliver impactful learning solutions that align with broader business strategies across global regions including Europe, NAM, LATAM, and APAC.

She works closely with senior leaders and managers to build leadership capability, enhance personal and team effectiveness, and develop the core workplace skills needed in today’s evolving business landscape.

Specialisms include:

• Senior Leadership
• People Management
• Personal Development
• Workplace Skills
• Personal and Team Effectiveness

Wei-Meng Lee is an Associate Instructor at Neueda, a technologist, and the founder of Developer Learning Solutions—a company dedicated to helping businesses adopt the latest in IT technologies. With deep expertise in mobile and AI-driven solutions, Wei-Meng consults globally, enabling organisations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

He is a prolific author, having written numerous books covering iOS and Android development, blockchain, machine learning, and smart contracts. In addition to his publications, Wei-Meng is a regular speaker at international conferences and contributes columns to Towards Data Science and CODE Magazine. His recent titles include Beginning Ethereum Smart Contracts Programming and Python Machine Learning.

Specialisms include:

• Mobile Development (iOS and Android)
• Artificial Intelligence Solutions
• Blockchain and Smart Contract Programming (Ethereum)
• Python for Data Science and Machine Learning
• Technical Authoring and Thought Leadership
• Conference Speaking and Industry Training
• Technology Adoption and Consultancy for Enterprises

Yvonne will make your data sing, help you tell data-driven stories and support you in making better data-informed business decisions. Over 20 years experience in delivery of Digital Skills training, mentoring and consultancy.

Specializes in Data Analysis & Visualization, including, Excel, Power BI and Tableau.

Certified in:
• Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Tableau Desktop Specialist