Branden Millward
An AI Orchestration Architect, at Intent HQ with MSc in Artificial intelligence. Turning AI chaos into coordinated intelligence
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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I am a AI Orchestration Architect at Intent HQ,
where I specialising in the design and deployment of intelligent agent systems with the goal of making the business AI Native through demystifying AI, equipping teams with the knowledge and frameworks they need to extract real, measurable value from their AI investments.
With a 1st-class undergraduate in computer science from Nottingham Trent University and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Bath, I'm passionate about turning cutting-edge technology, especially artificial intelligence, into practical solutions that deliver real impact.
I have worked with a wide range of clients, from fast-moving startups to large enterprises, helping them adopt AI-driven workflows, automate time-consuming processes, and unlock insights hidden in their data.
I specialise in making complex AI tools approachable and useful, whether it’s streamlining operations with machine learning or integrating AI into existing platforms.
What I enjoy most is showing people how AI doesn’t have to be intimidating, it can be a powerful partner in driving innovation and efficiency.
Outside of work, I have a passion for all things active, enjoying sports and adventuring. I also love travelling to new places and incorporating my love for films and shows into my talks whenever possible.
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How you can succeed in industry with Dyslexia
I would love to give a talk about my experience working in industries such as finance, technology, and consulting with dyslexia. discussing the challenges, perception, and how I adapted
From Black Box to Bright Light: Building Trust in AI for High-Stakes Sectors
This session is for individuals or businesses who want to use AI but are concerned about regulations and their industry's specific requirements.
This session explores why explainability and transparency are essential for applying AI and deep learning in regulated industries. With practical examples of how to explain complex and traditionally labelled "black-box" models
The session will cover:
• Why some models are seen as a black box and how they differ from traditional models.
• The importance of being able to explain how models and tools produced their output and being transparent with decision making.
• Demonstrate tools and techniques to utilise XAI (explainable AI), and how they can be utilised to boost adoption and benefit a business without sacrificing the benefits of complex models.
Attendees will discover practical tools and techniques to make models interpretable, understand the risks of black-box approaches, and learn how transparency drives compliance, trust, and confident adoption.
Building Agentic Systems - From Prompts to Production
This session is for developers, technical leaders, and product builders looking to move beyond simple chatbots and start building real agentic systems that can reason, plan, and take action.
The session aims to demystify what "agentic AI" actually means in practice and provide a clear roadmap for designing, building, and deploying agents that deliver genuine value rather than impressive demos.
The session will cover:
What makes a system "agentic" - distinguishing agents from workflows, chains, and traditional LLM applications
Core architectural patterns including tool use, memory, planning, multi-agent collaboration, and human-in-the-loop design
A practical walkthrough of building an agent from scratch - from prompt design to tool integration to evaluation
Common failure modes and how to handle them: hallucinations, runaway loops, cost spirals, and unreliable tool calls
Production considerations including observability, guardrails, evaluation frameworks, and security
An honest look at where agents excel today and where they still struggle
The focus will be on giving attendees both the conceptual foundations and the practical patterns needed to start building agentic systems that work reliably outside of a demo environment.
Adopting AI In Your Business - A Practical Roadmap For Real Results
This session is for business leaders, managers, and decision-makers who know AI matters for their organisation but are unsure how to move from interest to meaningful adoption.
The session aims to cut through the noise of vendor pitches and pilot fatigue, offering a grounded framework for identifying, prioritising, and successfully delivering AI initiatives that produce measurable business outcomes.
The session will cover:
How to identify genuine AI opportunities in your business versus problems better solved by traditional approaches
A practical framework for prioritising AI initiatives based on value, feasibility, and organisational readiness
The build vs. buy vs. partner decision - understanding when each makes sense and the trade-offs involved
Building the right foundations: data readiness, talent, governance, and infrastructure
Change management and adoption - the often overlooked human side of AI rollouts and why most pilots fail to scale
Measuring success and avoiding the common traps of vanity metrics and unclear ROI
Real world examples of businesses that have done it well, and lessons from those that have struggled
The focus will be on equipping attendees with a clear, actionable approach to AI adoption - one that delivers real business value rather than headlines, and that scales beyond isolated experiments into lasting organisational capability.
Unlocking The Value Of AI For Your Business - Where To Start
This session is for individuals or businesses looking to enter the world of AI without all the buzzwords and hype.
The session aims to address the desire to use AI both for individuals and for businesses without the fundamental understanding of what AI is and how it can be used for your business.
The session will cover:
• The fundamentals of AI, its key terminology, and explaining buzzwords.
• Examples of the various techniques and how they can be used to solve real-world problems
• A timeline of how AI has developed and examples of future developments, including (AI Agents, Agentic AI and Explainable AI)
• Cover key skills and knowledge you may need to get involved in to make AI more accessible for you.
• Key considerations when starting to use AI in your business
The focus will be on providing attendees with essential knowledge, enabling them to engage effectively with AI, both for their personal development and knowledge and how to utilise it within a business.
SQLBits 2026 Sessionize Event
Data Toboggan - Winter Edition 2026 Sessionize Event
Data Platform Neurodiversity Day 2025 Sessionize Event
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