About Me
Researcher.
Consultant.
Builder.
I am a digital marketing specialist, full-stack developer, and researcher with a doctorate from the University of Edinburgh. My work spans both commercial and academic worlds.
I have spent over a decade designing and building digital products and strategies for clients across educational, non-profit, pharmaceutical, and consumer sectors. In line with this industry-based work, I have published work on consumer responses to negative events in various digital environments, such as social media, gamified interfaces, generative AI, and immersive technologies (e.g. virtual/augmented reality). My work has been published in top academic journals including: the Journal of Travel Research, Information Technology & People, Psychology & Marketing, the Journal of Advertising Research, and Business Horizons.
This dual background allows me to bridge the gap between theory and execution. By applying academic rigor to practical marketing challenges, I analyze the psychological drivers of online behavior, the technical mechanics of conversion, and the ethical boundaries of digital influence.
Background
Career &
Education
2023
Ph.D., Business Management (Digital Marketing)
University of Edinburgh
2018
MSc Digital Marketing Management (Distinction)
Robert Gordon University
2017
BA Communication Design
Robert Gordon University
2016
Adv. Diploma Graphic Design
St. Lawrence College
2015 – Present
Independent Consultant
Seb Oliver Consulting
2025 – Present
Lecturer of Marketing & Retail
University of Stirling
2024 – Present
Member, Board of Advisors
Umalia Inc.
2024 – 2025
Associate Lecturer of Marketing
University of Newcastle
2023 – 2024
Lecturer, Digital & Data Driven Marketing
University of Southampton
2022
Visiting Scholar
Copenhagen Business School
2019 – 2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Edinburgh
Skills & Proficiencies
Strategy & Research
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Consumer Research
- Market Analysis
- SEO Strategy
- Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
Development
- Full-Stack Web Development
- TypeScript / JavaScript
- React
- Node.js
- SQL
- Python
Design
- UI/UX Design
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Data Visualisation
Tools
- SPSS
- SmartPLS
- Qualtrics
- Google Analytics
- Office 365
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Available for consulting projects, freelance engagements, advisory roles, and speaking.
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