About

Hello, I’m David, a software engineer.

Employment

I’m Head of Software Engineering at Kraken Technologies, the technology part of Octopus Energy Group. I help run a department of engineers building the “Kraken” software platform that underpins the business.

Octopus Energy became the 15th UK tech “unicorn” in May 2020, after investment from Origin Energy.

Previously I’ve worked as:

One of my strengths is building and running teams that write high-quality, maintainable software.

Interests

Everything to do with software; but especially:

Conference talks

Plus several talks for local Python/Django user groups. Assorted slidedecks are available on Speakerdeck.

Education

I have a PhD in Applied Mathematics as well as a 1st class MMath Mathematics degree from the University of Nottingham and a few published papers:

  • Sqrt(5):2 mode interactions on a square lattice
    Int. J. Bif. and Chaos 14 11 3883-3897
    D.M. Winterbottom
  • Oscillatory pattern formation with a conservation law
    Nonlinearity 18 1031-1056
    D.M. Winterbottom, P.C. Matthews, S.M. Cox
  • Pattern Formation in a Model of a Vibrated Granular Layer
    SIAM J. Appl. Dyn. Syst. 7(1) 63-78
    D.M. Winterbottom, S.M. Cox, P.C. Matthews