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Welcome to CogniWave AI

Technology designed by people with ADHD for people with ADHD

CogniWave AI - Our Mission

We are a team of neurodivergent individuals who know the reality of living with ADHD. 

Our goal is to empower people living with ADHD to take ownership of managing their symptoms and thrive.

We're leveraging AI technologies to turn personal data into personalised strategies.

 

 

Our Team

Our team brings a mixture of expertise, professions and experiences all converging on a common goal. 

Craig McAllister

Co-founder & CEO

ADHD'er with expertise in robotics and control systems. Former control systems software engineer at the UK Atomic Energy Authority developing robotic control algorithms for nuclear fusion reactors.

Alex Sharif

Co-founder & COO

ADHD'er with Experience with technical projects for NHS Digital and mechanical engineering projects.

Lauren Wheeldon

Head of User Engagement & Advocacy

Dyslexic ADHD’er passionate about neurodiversity understanding and awareness. Experienced Civil Servant working to support health insights to inform UK health policy and improve the nation’s health, and Chair of a Civil Service Department Neurodiversity Network.

Jack Wheeldon

Service Designer & Product Manager

Experienced IT professional in service design, content design, product management, product ownership and business analysis practices.

Involved in shaping, transforming, developing and managing products throughout their lifecycle in accordance with business and customer needs.

Azhar Nisar

Technical Director

Former Consultant Systems Engineer for NHS Digital with a history of leading in the health-care IT industry. 

 

Former Technical Lead of NHS Spine Core (critical national infrastructure) & Spine Future Engineering Lead. Lead on several COVID-related enhancements to NHS infrastructure.

Prof. Edmund 
Sonuga-Barke

ADHD Research Advisor 

Professor of Developmental Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London. 

 

Elected Fellow at the British Academy and Theme Deputy lead at the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre.

Ashley Piasecki

Head of Quality Assurance

Software QA test manager, with a background in web, software, gaming, and mobile platforms. Specialised in User Experience, 508 / WCAG disability compliance, and Process Improvement.

Josh Grainger

Jr. Developer 

Final year Mech Eng student at Newcastle University, former Rolls-Royce engineering intern.

Jacques du Toit

Cross Functional Intern  

Final year Mech Eng student at Northumbria University, former Rolls-Royce engineering intern.


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