Kent Gowland is Head of Technology at EmpowerRD, an R&D tax credit advisory firm that blends expert support with smart technology. With over 25 years of experience in driving technology strategy and leading high-performance teams, Kent specialises in aligning technology solutions with business goals, simplifying complex architectures, and ensuring security and compliance. He has deep expertise in Ruby on Rails, SQL, cloud technologies, and infrastructure, and has a proven track record of optimising delivery processes and fostering collaborative team environments.