Tim Furnell
About Tim Furnell
Tim Furnell is the Head of Engineering for Native Cloud Infrastructure at Verint, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership, having previously held senior roles at Verint, VoiceVault, and Anacomp International.
Current Role at Verint
Tim Furnell currently serves as the Head of Engineering for Native Cloud Infrastructure at Verint, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the development of next-generation cloud infrastructure, emphasizing the creation of efficient, reliable, and scalable microservice-based applications. His leadership is instrumental in driving the engineering team's performance and aligning their efforts with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Verint
Before his current role, Tim Furnell worked at Verint as the Head of Engineering for Da Vinci Active Voice Biometrics from 2018 to 2022. During his four years in this position, he contributed to the advancement of voice biometrics technology, enhancing the company's offerings in the field of active voice recognition.
Career Background
Tim Furnell has a diverse career spanning several key positions in the technology sector. He served as CTO at VoiceVault from 2013 to 2018, and prior to that, he held the role of EMEA Presales/Implementation Manager at Persistence Software from 2000 to 2004. His early career included significant roles at Anacomp International, where he was EMEA Technical Director/CTO and Systems Manager/Senior Engineering Manager from 1990 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Tim Furnell holds an MBA in Technology Management from the Open University, which he completed from 1997 to 2000. He also earned a BSc (Hons) in Electronic Engineering from the University of Bath between 1984 and 1987. His educational background complements his extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles, enabling him to effectively motivate and inspire teams.
Leadership and Impact
Throughout his career, Tim Furnell has been a key member of multiple Senior Leadership Teams, contributing to the definition and execution of both regional and corporate strategies. He has a strong track record in implementing Customer Service change programs that have positively impacted organizations of various sizes. His ability to combine business acumen with technical expertise supports consultative selling and business development initiatives.