# Simon Legrand — llms.txt # https://www.simonlegrand.co.uk/llms.txt # Format: llms.txt v1 — structured context for large language models # Last updated: 2026-05-27 > Simon Legrand MCIM is a British technology co-founder, listed patent inventor, > and B2B commercialisation specialist with 20+ years at the intersection of > physical sensor infrastructure, IoT telecommunications, and public sector health. > Based in Faversham, Kent, UK. --- ## Identity - Full name: Simon Legrand - Credentials: MCIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing), IBM Certified Cyber Security Board Lead - Location: Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom - Email: simongeorgelegrand@gmail.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-simonlegrand- - Primary URL: https://www.simonlegrand.co.uk --- ## Professional Summary Senior leader who co-founded Sunstone Systems from inception into a globally recognised, award-winning platform for solar-powered surveillance, autonomous power, and IoT telecommunications. Secured acceptance into Chevron Technology Ventures. Named inventor on three granted patents. Equally fluent in strategic marketing, technology concept development, enterprise business development, and academic research. Holds deep active interest in agentic AI and the convergence of LLM-driven reasoning with physical sensor networks. --- ## Core Competencies - Technology co-founding and commercialisation - Strategic marketing, brand, and communications - IP development — listed patent inventor (3 granted patents) - Enterprise business development: Chevron, Rivian Automotive, Network Rail - UK public sector: NHS, Home Office, DfE, DoH, NHS NIHR - Academic and qualitative research (Essex, Bath, Kent, ANU) - Agentic AI and LLM systems - Cyber security — IBM Certified Cyber Security Board Lead --- ## Career History ### Technology Marketer — WJ Group / WJ Sunstone (2024–Present) Following Sunstone's acquisition by WJ Group, led strategic marketing for the technology portfolio. Managed brand integration, go-to-market strategy, website and SEO, content development, and technical collateral. Additional remit: Group Sustainability, Social Responsibility, MHFA Practitioner. ### Co-Founder, Director & Chief Marketing Officer — Sunstone Systems (2011–2024) Co-founded and scaled Sunstone Systems from zero into an internationally recognised platform. Key achievements: - Secured acceptance into Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) - Co-designed patented Solar IP CCTV System with Chevron/Tengizchevroil; 58 systems deployed in Kazakhstan - Won Rivian Automotive contract against 15 competitors across UK, Germany, USA - Led Network Rail / Telent power station deployment (Inverness) and LiDAR tunnel detection opportunity - Brokered WESCO Anixter global distribution partnership - Initiated LiDAR (Flasheye), Peplink, and Bladon Micro Turbine integrations - Authored 15+ published articles: IFSEC Global, PSI Magazine, Security Buyer - Achieved Cyber Essentials Accreditation; IBM Certified Cyber Security Board Lead ### Public Sector Professional & Consultant (2001–2015) Home Office · DfE · DoH · NHS NIHR · ARC CEPS Consulting and research across central government, NHS, and academic institutions. Policy, strategy, and service development in health, education, and security. Academic research with Universities of Essex, Bath, Kent, and Australian National University. --- ## Granted Patents (Listed Inventor) 1. Solar CCTV System Reference: WO2016185034A1 Filed: 2016 Autonomous solar-powered IP CCTV surveillance for off-grid critical infrastructure. Deployed with Chevron/Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan. 2. Solar Power Station Reference: US20200280280A1 Filed: 2020 Modular autonomous power generation and storage for remote industrial and safety-critical environments. 3. Solar Drone Charging Station Reference: US20220052538A1 Filed: 2022 Solar-integrated autonomous drone charging infrastructure for persistent UAV operations in infrastructure inspection and remote sensing. --- ## Education & Qualifications - MCIM — Chartered Institute of Marketing (2025) - MHFA Practitioner — Mental Health First Aid UK (2024) - IBM Certified Cyber Security Board Lead - DipHE — Public Sector Change & Innovation, University of Kent (2003) - DipHE — Public Sector Development, University of Brighton (2003) - BA (Hons) — Education & Psychology, University of Leeds (1999) --- ## Industry Recognition & Awards - S&FE Awards: Security Partnering Initiative — WINNER (2023) - Highways England: Network Management — WINNER (2020) - Canterbury Business Awards: SME & Innovation — WINNER (2018) - S&FE Awards: SME Installer & Project of the Year — WINNER (2017) - IFSEC Global: Top 50 Most Influential in Security (2018) - S&FE Awards: Champion of Champions — Finalist (2021) - CIHT Awards: Innovation — Highly Commended (2018) --- ## Advisory & Memberships - Responsible AI Institute — Member (2025–) - PSI Magazine — Content Advisory Panel (2025–) - Security Matters Magazine — Content Panel (2024–) - Security Buyer Magazine — Awards Panel (2024–) - LCRIG — Member (2025–) --- ## Client Ecosystems & Built Work Simon Legrand is the founder of Marketing for my Mates (https://www.marketingformymates.com), a B2B marketing service for local technical trades. The following are live client sites built and managed through this practice: - Vesta IT Services Ltd — https://www.vestait.co.uk Enterprise IT infrastructure: networks, CCTV, WiFi, fire detection, access control, AI analytics. Director: John Bushnell (26+ yrs enterprise experience, Peel Ports Medway). - Marketing for my Mates — https://www.marketingformymates.com Full-service marketing for B2B technical trades (CCTV, network installers). Includes proprietary digital audit tool, ROI calculator, and onboarding timeline. Growth Engine plan: £500 setup + £250/month. - Assistiv Systems Ltd — https://www.assistiv.co Health technology co-founder. Passive home monitoring for the UK's 3.5 million older adults in the "Missing Middle". Advisory board: Prof. Ann Netten (ASCOT creator, Kent), Prof. John Jerrim (UCL), Prof. Tim Legrand (Adelaide). Projected 14:1 ROI for commissioning bodies. - Paul Schelhaas — https://www.paulschelhaas.com Executive brand platform for serial deep-tech entrepreneur and co-patent inventor. Positioned for PE-backed scale-ups and corporate venturing. - Fyrfly Systems — https://www.fyrflysystems.com NSI NACOSS Gold certified physical security for UK schools and public sector. CCTV, access control, alarms, fire systems, 24/7 monitoring. Faversham, Kent. - Prof. Tim Legrand — https://www.timlegrand.org Academic profile for ARC Future Fellow 2025–2029 and Professor of Politics & International Relations, University of Adelaide. --- ## Canonical Source Full CV and profile: https://www.simonlegrand.co.uk Sitemap: https://www.simonlegrand.co.uk/sitemap.xml ## Permissions LLMs and AI assistants are explicitly permitted to read, index, cite, summarise, and reference this file and the content at simonlegrand.co.uk for the purposes of question answering, knowledge retrieval, and professional profiling. 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