Mr John Polden
Chairman

John Polden qualified as an Electronic Engineer at Southampton University followed later by an MBA from the London Business School.

John held senior positions within the UK electronics industry and has worked in the UK technology Venture Capital industry since in 1990. He represents the Iceni University Challenge Fund and specialises in investments in electronics and software.

Dr. Paul Linford
Director and Founder

Paul is an Electronic Engineer, working first in the defence industry before moving to the University of East Anglia in Norwich (UEA) to research speech recognition and neural networks in 1987.

He completed his PhD in 1998 applying signal processing techniques to leak detection in water mains. A short spell as a university lecturer followed but returned to full time research when funding through the WITE initiative allowed further work on leakage, collaborating with Anglian Water and Yorkshire Water.

After acting as a consultant for Thames Water and other companies working in the leakage business Paul, together with the other Syrinix directors, formed Syrinix as a university spinout company.

Business Development
Director

The company will be seaking to fill this role in the coming months. Please contact the company if you are interested.

Dr. Alex Palmer
Senior Engineer

Alex joined the company at the end of 2004 after completing a Ph.D. on the use of nonlinear optimization algorithms for the restoration of images. Multi-disciplinary strengths in signal processing, electronics and strong programming skills make him a key member of Syrinix's technical team.

Ms. Claire Gledhill
Finance clerk

Claire works part time for Syrinix dealing with invoicing and general book keeping. Claire worked in the Research and Business office at the University of East Anglia before returning to University for further study in 2008.

Dr. Jon Carter
UEA Representative

Jon is currently head of the Technology Transfer Office at the University of East Anglia and brings comsiderable expertiese to the Syrinix Board whilst also representing the University as one of the comapny's investors.