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Justin Coombs

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Director of Assessment Technology at AQA
📍 Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom

Justin Coombs is the Chief Assessment Technology Officer at AQA, where he leads the design and development of software systems for delivering assessments. He has extensive experience in technical leadership and software delivery, having previously worked in data science and medical technology after studying at the University of Oxford.

Outside of his professional role, Justin is deeply involved in historic preservation as a Trustee for the Friends of Upminster Windmill. He played a key role in the landmarks multi-year restoration, which combines his passion for community heritage with his technical expertise.

He developed an "Internet of Things" based digital monitoring system to help safeguard the newly restored 19th-century windmill.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Director of Assessment Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
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Ethical AI in Assessment
Leads a taskforce exploring how AI can responsibly support human examiners in marking, emphasizing fairness and trust in the process.
Digital Transformation
His role is central to AQA's strategic goal of leading the shift towards digital assessment, ensuring the transition benefits both teachers and learners.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Director of Assessment Technology
AQA
1-2018 - 10-2022
Head of Technical Delivery
AQA
7-2015 - 1-2018
Head of Software Development
AQA
1-2014 - 6-2015
Head of Development
Symphony EYC
9-2011 - 12-2013
Head of Application Development
Cogent Healthcare Systems
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Education
1994 - 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Oxford
1987 - 1994
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Coopers Company and Coborn School, Upminster
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