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Chris Stokoe

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Director of Engineering - Core Analytics and Platform at Ripjar
📍 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Chris is an experienced engineering leader specializing in natural language processing, data science, and analytics, with a background from Durham University. He has held senior roles at Ripjar and ComplyAdvantage, and was previously CTO at Blackdot Solutions, driving technical strategy in financial services and national security.

Outside of his formal roles, Chris maintains a connection to his early technology roots in systems administration from the mid-1990s. He is reflective about the evolution and transformative impact of higher education over the past three decades.

Chris recently found a mid-90s Linux distribution CD, a nostalgic reminder of his long history with the tech community.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering - Core Analytics and Platform
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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AI in Regulated Industries
His career focuses on applying AI for threat detection, anti-money laundering, and healthcare standards at Ripjar, ComplyAdvantage, and SNOMED International.
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
As the former CTO of Blackdot Solutions, he has deep experience in OSINT and continues to follow trends and tools in the space.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director of Engineering - Core Analytics and Platform
Ripjar
3-2023 - 10-2025
Engineering Manager
Ripjar
10-2021 - 2-2023
Engineering Manager - ComplyData Platform
ComplyAdvantage
9-2018 - 10-2021
Head of Engineering (latterly CTO)
Blackdot Solutions
3-2016 - 9-2018
Senior System Engineer
IHTSDO/SNOMED International
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Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Durham University
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Sunderland
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