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Keith Winpenny

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Head of Software and Research Engineering at Cefas
📍 Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom

Keith Winpenny leads a 40-person software and research engineering group at Cefas, focused on developing new systems for marine science. He has spent his entire career at Cefas, rising from a scientific officer to a department head. He leverages cloud-based Microsoft technologies, GIS, and emerging AI/LLM to support global science initiatives.

He has a strong interest in fostering digital, data-driven, and user-centered cultures within government, evidenced by several recent certifications. Keith actively explores opportunities for scientific collaboration, such as investigating the use of high-performance computing with the University of East Anglia to advance computational science at Cefas.

Unique fact: Early in his career, he co-authored scientific papers on the uptake of radioactive materials in lobsters and trout.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Head of Software and Research Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom
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Modernizing GovTech
Recently obtained multiple certifications in building modern digital, data-driven, and user-centered cultures within government services.
Applied AI & LLMs
His current role involves leading his team to use emerging AI and LLM technologies to enhance systems that support global marine science.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Head of Software and Research Engineering
Cefas
1-2014 - 11-2024
Group Manager
Cefas
2-2009 - 1-2014
Team Leader/Project Manager
Cefas
9-2001 - 2-2009
Developer/Lead Developer
Cefas
6-1995 - 8-2001
Radiological Assessments Officer
Cefas
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Education
1991 - 1993
HND
Norwich City College
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