Helen Warren

I’ve always been passionate about software development. My approach has traditionally been to immerse myself in a client organisation to understand its unique challenges, translating those insights into robust database designs, elegant code, and seamless user experiences.

For over two decades, I’ve been at the forefront of building scalable, impactful software solutions for charity and public sector clients, with a special focus on the sports sector. Partnerships with organisations like the Football Foundation and Youth Sport Trust have been a highlight of my career. I am particularly committed to ensuring the sustainability and extensibility of the systems we develop, enabling them to adapt and grow alongside our clients’ evolving goals.

As CTO, I focus on shaping Torchbox’s technical vision and strategy to ensure our solutions remain innovative and impactful. I lead initiatives to integrate emerging technologies like AI, enhance our digital ecosystem expertise, and expand our technical offerings. By aligning technological advancements with organisational goals, I aim to enable growth across our teams and create significant value for our clients.

Before my career in software, I delved deeply into academic research, earning a DPhil in Astrophysics and later contributing as a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical and observational cosmology. These experiences honed my analytical and problem-solving skills, sharpened my attention to detail, and nurtured a lasting fascination with Physics.

Beyond work, I’m an advocate for the mental health benefits of exercise. Whether it’s swinging kettlebells or working out on my punching bag, I find staying active essential for happiness and resilience.