Cian Clarke

Head of AI, Nearform

Cian Clarke is Head of AI at Nearform, with 15 years’ experience building and scaling software across startups and large enterprises. 

His work focuses on applying Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, and cloud-native architecture to real business and operational problems.

Cian has led the design and deployment of trusted AI systems in highly regulated environments including banking, payments, gaming, and government. He works closely with client leadership teams to move beyond experimentation and into production—combining data, AI, and modern cloud platforms to deliver intelligent, scalable applications.
Prior to Nearform, Cian was a co-founder of ServisBOT, a conversational AI company, and an early member of the FeedHenry team, acquired by Red Hat in 2014. He is an open-source advocate and has authored and contributed to multiple projects.

Outside of work, Cian is an avid sailor and coffee aficionado.