Phil Wilson
About Phil Wilson
Phil Wilson serves as the Co-Chief Executive Officer at balena, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development and technology leadership, having held various roles at companies such as CGI, IBM, and Acumentive Limited.
Work at Balena
Phil Wilson currently serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer at Balena, a position he has held since 2022. He also works as Chief Technology Officer, a role he assumed in the same year. His tenure at Balena includes previous positions such as Product Builder and Hardware Hacker In Residence, where he contributed to various projects from 2020 to 2023. His work at Balena is characterized by a focus on innovation and problem-solving in software architecture and development.
Previous Experience at CGI
Phil Wilson worked at CGI in multiple roles over several years. He served as Defence Research Lead from 2012 to 2014 and as Internet of Things Technical Lead from 2014 to 2017. His earlier experience at CGI includes positions as Senior Software Developer from 2009 to 2012 and Junior Software Developer from 2003 to 2009. His roles involved a range of responsibilities, emphasizing software development and technical leadership.
Experience at Acumentive Limited
At Acumentive Limited, Phil Wilson held several positions, including CTO & Software Architect from 2019 to 2020 and IoT Architect for a brief period in 2017. He also worked as Product Manager & Architect from 2017 to 2019. His work at Acumentive Limited involved overseeing product development and architectural design, contributing to the company's focus on IoT solutions.
Education and Expertise
Phil Wilson studied Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1999 to 2003. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology, where he has developed expertise in software architecture, development leadership, and innovative problem-solving.