Jeff Patmore - Short CV

Jeff is Head of Strategic University Research at BT Group (British Telecom).
An engineer with over 30 years experience in information and communications technology, Jeff has lead R&D in Internet and multimedia, cable television operations and the deployment of microwave and optical fibre communication systems.

Jeff currently leads the Strategic University Research Programme, steering the development and management of relationships and research between BT and Universities, institutions and Business Schools worldwide. Jeff’s major relationships include The University of Cambridge, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Tsinghua University in China.

His key objective is to provide the business with the knowledge, information and insight it requires to be successful as a global ICT solutions player.

Jeff Patmore - 2010
Jeff is Head of Strategic University Research at BT Group (British Telecom). An engineer with over 30 years experience in information and communications technology, Jeff has lead R&D in Internet and multimedia, cable television operations and the deployment of microwave and optical fibre communication systems. Jeff currently leads the Strategic University Research Programme, steering the development and management of relationships and research between BT and Universities, institutions and Business Schools worldwide. Jeff’s major relationships include The University of Cambridge, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Tsinghua University in China. His key objective is to provide the business with the knowledge, information and insight it requires to be successful as a global ICT solutions player.
Professional Experience Director of STEMNET for the East of England (2006-2009); Director of Young Engineers for Britain (2002-2004); Head of Internet & Multimedia Research & Development, BT Exact (1999-2003); Head of On-Line Education, Training and Health Services, BT Exact (1998-1999); Chief Technology Officer for BT Cable Television Services (1996-1998). Member of: The Science Education Forum (2002-2008); CBI, Inter-Company Academic Relations Group (2002-2009); The International Institute of Management Development (1998-2008); The Cambridge University Crucible Network (2001-2010); The Cranfield Court (2004-2009); The Cranfield Management Association (2000-2006) An Advisor to: The Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) at Queens University Belfast, The Department of Electronic Systems Engineering at the University of Essex. Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
Principal Fields of Interest Management: Leadership of Creative, Innovative and Multi-Disciplinary Teams. Technology: Human-Computer Interaction, AI systems, User Modelling and Web 2.0. Selected Publications Making TV Social, Virtually, MIT Technology Review - January 2010 It's not just about working with world-class academics - BT's Innovation website - September 2009 Summer placement adds shine to BT research - BT's Innovation website - July 2009 Paving the way for Enterprise 2.0 - BT's Innovation website - February 2009 How r u - the social side of technology - BT's Innovation website - October 2008 Is the Web the ultimate social network - BT's Innovation website - February 2008 Living in world of exponential change - BT's Innovation website - June 2007 A Society of Minds - Changes in Society and Culture as a result of Technology - October 2005 White Papers The Management of Creativity and Innovation - July 2009 (updates on original 2004 version) ‘Internet Usability and Accessibility’ – Designing for the optimal customer experience – Jan 2003[L] ‘Usability Matters’ – A methodology for the design of high usability Internet content – Jan 2002 Patents and Patent Applications Pending Two Patents associated with "Wearable Context Sensitive Terminals" – Dec 2000 & Jan 2001 Lectures and Seminars Collaboration at MIT (Video filmed at MIT Media Lab) - October 2009 Innovation with University Partners (audio recorded at University of Cambridge) - June 2009 Enterprise 2.0 - will it really deliver? - the adoption of web 2.0 technologies in large organisations - Warwick Business School - 19th January 2009 Cambridge University, 'Unleashing the Power of Creativity' - How can industry harness the power of invention? - 7th May 2008 at Pembroke College [L] UNICO - (Technology Transfer in the Physical Sciences) - Open Innovation - 7th December 2007 - The Nottingham Belfry Cambridge University, 'On-line social networking - what does this mean for big businesses', 22nd November 2007 at Judge Business School Cambridge University, The Changing Face of BT - Moving from a traditional 'Telco' to a world leader in information and communications technology - 14th May 2007 at Pembroke College [L]. ESRC, Engaging with Business - 26th March 2007 - Russell Hotel, London [L] Auril & BBSRC, Bid Writing in an Innovative Way - 19th December 2006, Woburn House Conference Centre, London Cambridge University, Global Business Symposium - Using Open Innovation with University Partners to Transform a Business -14th July 2006 at Judge Business School. Cambridge University, Stokes Society Lecture - Citizen Reporters, Podcasting and the Future of Broadcasting and Entertainment - 2nd February 2006, Pembroke College. North West Innovation Lecture & Dinner - Networks for the Future - How the adoption of the latest in ICT can radically improve business performance - 24th November 2005 GovNet Conference on Science & Innovation 2005 - QE2 Centre Westminster - Knowledge Exchange - How Industry can work effectively with Universities - 26th May 2005 Cambridge Society for the Application of Research - 'Making the most of the research budget' - The Wolfson Lecture Theatre, Churchill College - 15th November 2004