Robert Hogg is the founder and CEO of award-winning software house Black Marble, as well as a Microsoft Regional Director and long-standing Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). A recognised software architect and Fellow of the British Computer Society, Robert specialises in enterprise architecture, integration solutions, and AI strategy. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences on topics including multi-platform development, software design, encryption systems, and emerging technologies. Robert was awarded an Honorary Fellowship in Computer Science from the University of Hull and is a Chartered Engineer. He also led the development of tuServ, an innovative mobile-first platform designed to support front-line policing through intuitive, secure collaboration.