Heather is currently researching how knowledge of social network structure can drive application and content optimisation. Heather has been actively involved with the forefront of technology research for many decades, first as an academic researcher in natural language processing and electronic document design, and later as widely respected industry analyst. Her Bartle Gamee Type is 'Explorer Socialiser'. She loves data analysis, design research, and making sense out of stuff.

Iskandar leaps tall buildings in a single bound as Technical Director of Nudge Social Media – now part of the Syncapse group.

A regular contributor to the London garage over the last few years, John’s specialty is the monetisation of applications. His day job is running the Adknowledge Social Games division in Europe which encompasses the Super Rewards Virtual Currency and Mobile Platforms, as well as Cubics, Adknowledge’s cloud-based adserving platform for display & video advertising inside social games & MMO's.

As well as being a contributor to the Facebook Developer Garage, he is also currently on the DMA's Social Council.

John is a huge Star Wars fan and was previously an officer in the British armed forces for eight years.

Nick Jones currently splits his time between two roles. He is a deputy director in the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office comms directorate where he is responsible for digital communications. He is also director of interactive services at the Central Office of Information, where his team has delivered digital projects for 90 public sector clients. Nick contributes to government guidance and standards on social media and digital engagement. A former Jupiter analyst, he co-founded New Media Age in 1994.

Richard is Commercial Director at specialist customer experience consultancy Foviance and author of ‘Winners and Losers in a Troubled Economy: how to engage customers online for competitive advantage’. He is also Course Director for Social Media at the Chartered Institute of Marketing.