About Us.

We founded Barnacle Labs because we could see the profound impact that AI was going to have on our world. To exploit this potential requires not just a deep understanding of the technology, but also an ability to think creatively.

Whilst our roots lie in enterprise solutions, we approach every challenge with the agility and boldness of a startup. We like to move quickly, stay close to the technology to ensure our ideas are practical, and approach problems from a different angle before arriving at a solution.

Meet Our Founders

Duncan Anderson

Co-Founder

As the former European CTO for IBM Watson AI, Duncan has over a decade of experience in enterprise AI and brings a career of high-profile technical leadership roles spanning several decades. A believer in 'you cannot manage what you do not understand', Duncan spends much of his time working hands-on with Generative AI, personally building solutions and providing broader leadership informed by his practical experiences. Duncan has been featured in Wired magazine and interviewed in a Channel 4 documentary about AI.

John-David Wuarin (JD)

Co-Founder

John-David (JD) is a top cognitive engineer with a long history in building Generative Al solutions. He specialises in deep engineering and has built a variety of sophisticated Al solutions across Europe and the USA. His organisational experience spans both the enterprise world of IBM Watson and a variety of innovative startups. JD holds an MS in engineering from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from St. Gallen University.