Technology

David’s experience and background is drawn from 30 years of Counter Terrorist Policing with the Metropolitan Police, concentrated in the areas of Aviation, Maritime, Special Events, Royalty and Diplomatic Protection, Territorial / Public Order and Tactical Firearms Operations, Explosive Search, Risk Assessment and Training at ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) level. David is the founder and International Chairman of TINYg (Global Terrorism Network Group), which is an intelligence-led organisation that services 150 countries, and meets regularly in locations such as New York, Washington DC, Chicago and London.

An active committee member of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals and a Freeman of The City of London. David is an International speaker on Terrorist and Security related subjects. David is the innovator of the unique and customised software systems which lie at the heart of the Global Aware Group business. David is passionate about innovation, client care and value across the companies multiple sector based business across 77 countries.

Terry Darnell began his security career as an officer in both corporate and retail sectors in 2001, soon moving into loss prevention roles within retail. Terry remained working in the retail and logistics sector for a number of years. Aside from his security experience, his education and outside work interests are focussed in IT, as such Terry brings with him a unique ability to understand security and risk requirements, whilst also being able to translate this into a technical requirement allowing this to be translated into Global Aware’s development team.

After being a customer of Global Aware for a number of years, he joined Global Aware in 2019 as Head of Operations following the acquisition of Global Aware by Mitie Plc, his focus is on supporting our existing clients to ensure they get the most benefit from Merlin, as well as engaging Mitie’s new and existing clients to understand how software and AI can support clients to reduce spend and enhance protective measures.

Zero parts dancer, two parts geek and three parts dad to my two beautiful daughters. Passionate about programming and technology in all its guises. Background in project management and data security. Thrive on making the seemingly impossible possible to develop products that make a difference and provide value. Twenty years industry experience within the IT sector in a Corporate environment with a broad spectrum of knowledge spanning numerous technologies.

Software Developer with 20+ years design and development experience. Focussed on producing efficient and robust solutions to all requirements and thanks to a strong design aesthetic, making them look good while being intuitive to use. When I switch off, two teenagers and two spaniels keep me busy with live music keeping me sane. Can be found at least one music festival each summer.