Dan Borthwick
About Dan Borthwick
Dan Borthwick is a Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving at Mindset Health since 2020. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Pearlii, Liminal VR, King, Hide&Seek, and NaturalMotion, and has a strong background in programming and gamification.
Work at Mindset Health
Dan Borthwick has served as the Chief Technology Officer at Mindset Health since 2020. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to enhance mental health solutions. His leadership in technology development aims to create effective digital therapeutic applications, contributing to the company's mission of improving mental well-being.
Previous Experience at Pearlii
Prior to his current position, Dan Borthwick was the Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Pearlii from 2018 to 2019. During this year in Melbourne, Australia, he played a key role in establishing the company's technological framework and product development, focusing on innovative solutions in the dental health sector.
Background in Technology and Leadership
Dan has extensive experience in the technology sector, having held various leadership roles. He worked at Liminal VR as Chief Technology Officer for 7 months in 2018 and was the Studio Technical Director at King from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at Hide&Seek as Technical Director and NaturalMotion as Head of Studio further solidified his expertise in managing technical teams and projects.
Education and Expertise
Dan Borthwick holds a Master of Research (MRes) in Computer Vision, Image Processing, Graphics & Simulation from UCL, which he completed from 2001 to 2002. He also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge, studying from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in gamification for behavior change through interactive applications.
Freelance Programming and Coaching
In addition to his full-time roles, Dan has experience in freelance programming, utilizing languages such as C++, Java, Objective-C, JavaScript/HTML5, and Unity. He also provides Agile coaching for clients, including FutureGov, Nous, The Voxel Agents, and Eastwood, helping organizations implement Agile methodologies effectively.