David Swift is the founder of ShowMyAI, building practical AI governance and transparency tools for education. He brings 20+ years in EdTech – 10 years working with Higher Education and 8 years in K-12 – partnering closely with education leaders around the world to solve real problems and make sure technology is used in ways that genuinely help teachers and students.

A global team-builder with a bias for action, David blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to help institutions adopt new approaches safely, sensibly and with impact.

When he’s not talking AI and policy, he’s outnumbered at home by a 3- and 5-year-old and then heads outside to his smallholding to look after pigs, sheep and chickens (who are, arguably, the easiest stakeholders).

Simon is a PhD-trained software engineer and technical leader, educated at the University of Cambridge.

He’s built and scaled reliable products from prototype to production, including work with university spin-offs, giving him a sharp understanding of how Higher Ed needs technology to behave in the real world: secure, privacy-first, accessible and ready to integrate with existing platforms and workflows.

Calm, hands-on and delivery focused, Simon helps institutions move from experimentation to trusted, institution-ready deployments.

Outside of work, he’s happiest hill walking in the Lake District

David is a commercial and partnerships leader with deep experience helping Higher Education institutions adopt and scale student-facing digital learning solutions.

He’s worked closely with universities on improving engagement and outcomes through blended approaches and effective implementation of learning platforms, bringing a practical, institution-aware lens to what actually works on the ground.

David is known for building high-performing teams, developing strategic partnerships and translating complex stakeholder needs into clear, deliverable plans that support academic goals and student success.

When he’s not travelling the country meeting universities, David plays football, takes his son to tennis tournaments, and spends time in northern Spain