Alf joined Clearswift in 2006 as Vice President, Engineering where he is responsible for the product portfolio and technology development strategy and leads Clearswift’s drive to deliver policy-based security solutions.

Alf was previously chief technology officer and director of product development and support at Northgate Information Solutions plc, the premier supplier of software and services to the UK public sector and human resource markets. Alf was part of the team that oversaw a 400% increase in shareholder value and corporate entry into the FTSE250. Prior to Northgate, Alf held senior management positions at Digital Equipment Corporation and Redbox Technologies ltd.

Alf holds a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds, is a chartered engineer, chartered IT professional and a member of the British Computer Society.