Glenn Russell
About Glenn Russell
Glenn Russell serves as the Global Head of Engineering at Qarik Group, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership roles across various companies, including BTI Systems, F5, and IBM, and holds degrees in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Work at Qarik Group
Glenn Russell currently serves as the Global Head of Engineering at Qarik Group, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering teams and overseeing various engineering initiatives. Prior to this, he worked as a Principal Engineer at Qarik Group from 2023 to 2024 and as Head of Delivery from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Qarik Group began in 2019 when he joined as a Partner, contributing to the company's strategic direction and engineering capabilities.
Previous Experience
Glenn Russell has a diverse background in engineering and management roles across several organizations. He worked at BTI Systems as a Software Designer for one year before its acquisition by Juniper Networks. His experience includes positions at F5 as a Senior Software Engineer, State Street as Vice President of Security Engineering, and Anomali as Senior Director of Software Engineering. He also held roles at Puppet and IBM, where he managed development teams and projects related to security and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Glenn Russell holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Queen's University Belfast, where he graduated with First Class honors. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Ulster University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering, particularly in precision health, media, and manufacturing industries. He has experience in developing multimodal LLM and computer vision applications.
Leadership and Responsibilities
In his current role as Global Head of Engineering at Qarik Group, Glenn Russell is responsible for various leadership functions, including recruitment, people development, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. He leads engineering teams that tackle complex challenges in multiple sectors, ensuring that projects align with the company's goals and deliver value to clients.