Chris Barry
Founder & Principal Engineer
Make More Digital · London
I turn ideas into shipped products. 15+ years taking projects from concept to production, from a six-week AI prototype that found £40k in savings within minutes to a marketplace with 150k users. I work between the idea and the software that has to run.
What I do
AI-assisted systems
Building and deploying AI document intelligence, LLM-based systems and automation with measurable commercial value.
Rapid prototyping
MVPs and proof-of-concepts under tight timelines. Show stakeholders something real, not another slide deck.
Enterprise delivery
Production systems for organisations where reliability matters. Rolls Royce, NHS, Deutsche Bank, National Grid.
Selected work
AI document intelligence
Rolls Royce
Built a prototype in six weeks that matches new repair instructions with legacy documents. Found £40k in savings within minutes of first use. Won a Rolls Royce award in 2019.
Two-sided marketplace
MyPocketSkill
Sole developer for first 2.5 years. Scaled to 150k+ users and £40k monthly revenue. Built embedded finance, ID verification, and payment systems from scratch.
Healthcare chatbots and automation
Various Healthcare Clients
WhatsApp and web-based chatbots for medical services across Africa. AI-driven patient triage with clinician oversight. NHS sexual health portals serving thousands.
Global e-learning platform
Cherie Blair Foundation
HerVenture mobile app supporting women entrepreneurs across 8 countries. Multi-lingual content delivery. Won Third Sector Award.
Experience
Founder & Lead Engineer
Make More Digital
2011 – Present · 13+ years
End-to-end delivery for clients including Rolls Royce, NHS, Kings College London and University of Toronto. AI systems, marketplaces, healthcare automation and immersive experiences.
Head of Digital & Project Management
Various Agencies
2005 – 2011 · 6 years
Led teams of 10-20 developers, designers, and QA. Delivered for TFL, NHS trusts, and financial institutions. Re-engineered delivery processes for distributed teams.
Education
Object-Oriented Programming (C++)
City University London
2010 – 2011
HND Multimedia / New Media
City of Bristol College
2002 – 2005