Hey, I’m Tim Johnson 👋

I spend my days at the crossroads of science, AI, and high-performance computing — helping people and organisations make sense of fast-moving technology without getting lost in the hype.

I didn’t start out in tech for tech’s sake. My career began in chemical research, where systems were physical, messy and without a manual. That’s where I learned how to build practical solutions, led great teams, and drive innovation that creates value.

What I’m About

Making AI Useful

AI is everywhere right now — but the real challenge is making it useful in your world. I help figure out what’s worth investing in, how to manage the risks, and how to actually get value out of it. As a certified Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate I combine technical understanding with organisational wide thinking.

Discussing the role of compute in accelerating scientific discovery.

Leading Teams Through Change

Tech is nothing without people. I’ve led technical teams through big shifts. Critical are clear direction, plenty of empowerment, and always space for innovation.

Smarter Ways of Working

I’m a bit of a productivity nerd. Over the years I’ve built systems with open-source tools like Emacs and Org-mode that cut through noise and keep me (and others I’ve mentored) focused on what matters. It’s not about doing more — it’s about automating so you can focus on doing the most valuable things.

2024 NQCC Quantum Computing Hackathon

What I Offer

I bring deep technical knowledge, but I don’t drown people in jargon. I bring strategy, but it’s grounded in day-to-day reality. And I bring leadership, but it’s always about helping people do their best work.

If you’re trying to navigate the fast-changing tech landscape and want someone who can combine big-picture thinking with hands-on experience - let’s talk.