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Bill Biggs

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Strategic Consultant at QinetiQ
📍 Bath, England, United Kingdom

Bill Biggs is a senior consultant and thought leader supporting the UKs adoption of robotic and autonomous systems, particularly within the maritime domain. A former Royal Navy Weapon Engineer, he has held numerous leadership roles at QinetiQ and played a leading part in delivering the Unmanned Warrior and Autonomous Warrior demonstrations.

He earned a Master of Arts from Kings College London and an MSc from Cranfield University, providing a strong academic foundation for his technical and strategic work in defence. Bill is an active contributor to the field, chairing the UK Maritime Autonomous Systems Centre of Expertise.

He led the successful delivery of two major, pioneering demonstrations of unmanned systems for both the Royal Navy (Unmanned Warrior) and the British Army (Autonomous Warrior).

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Strategic Consultant
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bath, England, United Kingdom
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Autonomous Defence Systems
A recognised thought leader who chairs the UK Maritime Autonomous Systems Centre of Expertise and has shaped major national demonstrations like "Unmanned Warrior".
Mine Countermeasures
Currently serves as the System of Systems Architect for the UK's Mine Hunting Capability programme, a key national initiative moving towards autonomous operations.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Strategic Consultant
QinetiQ
12-2020 - 5-2022
Capability Lead - Robotics & Autonomous Systems
QinetiQ
8-2016 - 5-2022
Autonomy Campaign Leader
QinetiQ
8-2013 - 7-2014
Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Maritime Capability
Royal Navy
3-2011 - 7-2013
Executive Assistant to Chief of Materiel (Fleet)
Royal Navy
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Education
2002 - 2003
Master of Arts (M.A.)
King's College London
1995 - 1996
MSc
Cranfield University
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