Let’s get to know the team behind the SPARKL technology. This week, it’s Dr Andrew Farrell, our lead software and research engineer.

Andrews

In a nutshell, what do you do?

I make SPARKL work well with other technologies to their mutual benefit for enterprise computing and the Internet of Things. I shape the technical direction of our product, ensuring that what we develop meets the business requirements derived from specific customer engagements and overall strategy. I also capture the value of SPARKL in whitepapers describing various use cases.

Why did you join SPARKL?

I joined the company way back in its early days in 2014 - the vision for SPARKL is exciting, the team is really nice and has a great feel to it. I also have the flexibility of working from home in New Zealand.

I have a love of working for startups - there is a particular imperative to get stuff done, and you have the freedom to have a real say in the direction of the product.

What's your favourite part about your role?

Uncovering the many gems of value that SPARKL brings in a range of contexts, and developing solutions around those in an agile and dynamic way. There is never a dull momennt as we shape our product in a more nuanced way.

What makes you excited about the SPARKL Sequencing Engine?

It’s a technology that hits a number of sweet spots and solves real problems which exist in many fields. I’m particuarly excited about the combination of SPARKL with distributed ledger technology for tamper-proof enforcement of smart contracts.

See a selection of Andrew;s technical solution briefs here.

Image courtesy of Andrew Farrell.