The UK’s Northern tech hub - Dave Naylor

Dave is the CTO of ResearchBods and the wider STRAT7 Group With over 16 years’ experience working within SME’s, Dave has a unique blend of Technical and Strategic Leadership skills backed up by strong Product Management, Platform Delivery, Operational IT/Support, and Quality Assurance skills. He prides himself on being commercially focused and has experience in all aspects of Application Lifecycle Management in both the larger and smaller SME fields. With a proven track record in digital transformations, Dave understands the mechanics that make a technology focussed organisation succeed and grow. ResearchBods are a tech-enabled business, utilising propriety software to harness customer data and intelligence. As part of the STRAT7 group, they partner with agencies including Bonamy Finch and LiFE to provide an end-to-end data-driven strategy for brands and businesses. Dave takes responsibility for the creation and execution of the technology strategy, ranging from new product developments and ensuring the group has cutting edge IT functions in place. Dave works with end users, senior management, customers, and a growing team across the group.