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Tim Winchcomb

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Head of Engineering and Technology at British Antarctic Survey
📍 Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Tim Winchcomb is the Head of Engineering and Technology at the British Antarctic Survey, leading teams to support crucial polar science. With 25 years of high-tech experience and an MBA from Cranfield, he specializes in leveraging innovations in data, AI, and connectivity. Colleagues frequently describe him as inclusive, strategic, and innovative.

He is passionate about making a tangible difference to the planet, focusing on how technology can support globally important scientific research and address environmental challenges. He actively engages with peers on applying digital technologies to research into the natural environment, aiming to create positive societal impact.

Tim recently spent 10 days aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough, the UKs most advanced polar research vessel, after its nine-month scientific mission in Antarctica.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Engineering and Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Sustainable Engineering
He is focused on reducing carbon emissions through projects like developing sustainable field instruments to enable more scientific research in polar regions.
Technology for Society
He has a stated interest in how advances in AI and digital services can benefit society, while also working to mitigate their negative aspects like online harm.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head of Engineering and Technology
British Antarctic Survey
4-2015 - 12-2024
Head of Technology Strategy, Wireless and Digital Services
Cambridge Consultants
7-2010 - 3-2015
Technology and Innovation Consultant
Instant Gifting Technologies
1-2008 - 7-2010
Senior Consultant
IBM Global Business Services
1-2008 - 9-2009
Senior Consultant
Sagentia
In the press

Media appearances

Tim Winchcomb – Profile. Featured in British Antarctic Survey (official website)
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Polar expedition for Sandvik to support British Antarctic Survey’s scientific research. Featured in AGG Business
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Education
1996 - 2000
BA
University of Cambridge
2009 - 2011
Executive MBA
Cranfield School of Management
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