Our members

Aneesh Gopalakrishnan FBCS is a Principal Software Engineer with LINK Logistics. He is also a Microsoft MVP and founder of Startup+, a startup community in New York City. 

Joe Dolan FBCS, Head of Network and Information Systems (NIS) Compliance and Enforcement at the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), explains why he applied for Fellowship (FBCS) with BCS and considers the benefits that he has gained as a result.

Sir Ken Olisa says "IT is a profession and yet most practitioners have no formal professional qualifications. We don’t accept that for Doctors or even Accountants and BCS is devoted to addressing it in IT."

Andy says "BCS membership gives me access to brilliant big thinkers, the badge of being a professional, the network of inspiring colleagues and the chance to be part of the machinery that brings professionalism to the digital health and care sector."

Hema says "Don’t be afraid to try several different roles in tech and then decide which suits you best. Often times, perception from the outside in is different to reality in this industry, but the great thing is that it’s perfectly fine to take the time and find your best role."

Sharon says "BCS membership has given me access to a network of incredible people. I’ve met some people who are hugely influential in changing our futures, especially within BCSWomen."

Rubi says "The thing I value most about being a BCS member is having a platform to collaborate with the wider membership, to share my expertise and learn from others, with the overriding theme of making IT good for society."

Jayaprakash says "The tech industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in AI and emerging technologies. Building strong networks and collaborating with like-minded researchers can greatly enhance success in both research and professional growth."

Vishakha says "Embrace continuous learning, be passionate about your work, and don't be afraid to take risks. The IT industry is constantly evolving, so it's important to stay curious and adaptable. Also, remember to give back to the community and support others in their professional journeys."

Alex Burns CITP MBCS, a Cyber Security Consultant and BCS Chartered IT Professional, gave us insights into how being a BCS Member and Chartered IT Professional has benefitted his career; and provided his advice for other professionals considering applying for CITP.

Martin Gunner CITP MBCS, digital transformation consultant at British Telecom, talks about what drove him to apply for CITP and reflects on how important the BCS community is in making IT good for society.

Cameron Patterson CITP MBCS, cyber security consultant, explains why he became CITP professionally registered and how demonstrating you’re a competent IT professional makes your CV stand out to hiring managers.

Sir Ken Olisa says "IT is a profession and yet most practitioners have no formal professional qualifications. We don’t accept that for Doctors or even Accountants and BCS is devoted to addressing it in IT."

Sharon says "BCS membership has given me access to a network of incredible people. I’ve met some people who are hugely influential in changing our futures, especially within BCSWomen."

Rubi says "The thing I value most about being a BCS member is having a platform to collaborate with the wider membership, to share my expertise and learn from others, with the overriding theme of making IT good for society."

Danny Lowry Advanced RITTech MBCS, explains why he applied for the professional registration.

Danny is a lead business analyst working as part of the Application Development service in Enterprise Digital Development (EDD) at the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS).