Meet the RCaaS team
Product Management
Andrew McHugh, Product Manager 
Andrew leads the Research Computing as a Service team and has worked in research and research-supporting roles at the University for over twenty years.
Mohammed Haroun (Harry), Project Manager 
Harry leads the way in delivering exceptional research computing services. He is enthusiastic about collaborating with researchers to deliver success.
eXtended Reality (XR)
Imants Latkovskis, XR Strategy Manager 
Imants leads the Extended Reality (XR) team within RCaaS. He is passionate about exploring how immersive technology can unlock new educational possibilities, improve student outcomes, and facilitate innovative research across disciplines.
Research Data Management Support
Stephen Fox, Research Data Manager (MVLS) 
Stephen supports researchers with data management strategy, storage planning, and sustainable solutions for data‑intensive research, including imaging platforms such as OMERO.
Mary-Kate Hannah, Research Data Technical Support 
Mary-Kate supports researchers with the implementation of their data management plans, providing technical guidance and support for the management of data throughout the research lifecycle.
Research Infrastructure Engineering
Ali Rezaei, Research Computing Infrastructure Services Manager 
Ali supports the design, delivery, and operation of high-performance computing platforms that enable advanced research across the University.
Grant Quinn, Research Computing Infrastructure Services Manager (MVLS) 
Grant manages the Research Computing Infrastructure Services for the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences.
Passant Hafez, System Administrator
High Performance Computing (HPC) professional who possesses hands-on expertise delivering scalable and performant research IT services within academic and research-focused environments.
Jasmin Schär, System Administrator 
Jasmin engineers and administers High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters and helps researchers make effective use of these systems across the University.
Research Software Engineering
Paul Grimwood, Research Software Engineer Lead 
Paul leads the Research Software Engineering team. Passionate about supporting research across the University.
David Stewart, Research Software Engineer 
David is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of research software and the promotion of sustainable software engineering practices.