This biographical article is written like a résumé .(January 2025) |
Steve Nimmons | |
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Born | 1970 (age 54–55) |
Nationality | British |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Alma mater | University of Ulster |
Known for | Social computing Enterprise Architecture Open Innovation |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Computer science |
Institutions | Atos Origin, KPMG |
Steve Nimmons is an Information Technologist and industry commentator. He is a regular contributor to the technology press [1] [2] [3] and serves on a number of industry and political panels. He writes and speaks about Social computing, Enterprise Architecture [4] [5] [6] and Open Innovation [7] and is a member of the Atos Scientific Community [8]
He graduated from Ballymena Academy in 1988 [9] and from the University of Ulster in 1993 with an honours degree in Computing and a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS).
A notable contributor in disciplines including IT, Engineering, Antiquaries, Natural History and The Arts as a:
Nimmons is a Conservative Party [24] and Ulster Unionist Party member and has active political interests across the United Kingdom and the Middle East. He is a member of the Conservative Technology Forum, Conservative Friends of Israel, is the Community Relations Director at Anglican Friends of Israel [25] [26] and writes for The Times of Israel . [27]
Active in the Livery movement and traditions of the City of London:
He is the Northern Ireland Special Advisor to The Anne Frank Trust (UK), [33] [34] [35] is a member of the Chairman's Circle of the Council of Christians and Jews, the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, [36] [37] and the Rotary Club of London,. [38]
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