Dr. Nicola Thorn is CEO at AND Technology Research, a purpose-led technology and product development consultancy. Nicola has a PhD in Mathematics from Reading University, and has developed a range of bespoke software products to overcome the challenges of regulation in highly-regulated markets. Nicola is a trained ISO:9001:2015 auditor, and has successfully overseen the submission of technical evidence for Class II medical products. Nicola is also an accredited mentor in the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur scheme, and is actively assisting in guiding new and innovative medical solutions to market. Nicola and the team at ANDtr are trusted by hundreds of companies and engineers all over the world, delivering ‘tech-for-good’ innovative software and electronics solutions in a range of markets, particularly IoT, Energy and Medical.