Thom Conaty

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About Thom Conaty

Over 12 years experience in innovation strategy, business development, skills training and programme management. I am passionate about fostering innovation and collaboration to empower organisations to unlock capabilities, create value and accelerate growth.As an Innovation Partner at Digital Catapult, I led innovation strategy and oversaw the implementation of a £5m innovation programme that leverages a best-in-class 5G testbed at Seagate, with a consortium of partners with world-leading knowledge and expertise in smart manufacturing, nanomanufacturing and photonics.I have a master's degree in Music and Media Technologies and an undergraduate honours degree in Nanotechnology from Trinity College Dublin, where I also obtained a diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Development. My range of key skills include- Innovation Strategy - Technology Adoption (AI, DLT, IIoT, Immersive, 5G, Nanomanufacturing & Photonics)- Business Development (inc. Negotiation and Sales)- Product and Service Design - Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Human-centered Design & Facilitation- Rapid Prototyping- Digital Fabrication and 3D modelling- Data Monitoring, Collection, Analysis and Evaluation- Learning Theory and CoachingMy professional journey has been driven by a passion for exploring the boundary of new technologies, lifelong learning, collaboration with diverse communities and empowering individuals to reach their potential.