He is conversant in innovation methodology, a range of approaches to research, and social media.
Prior to joining the Innovation Unit, Alec worked as a research associate of the Learning, Research, and Teaching Project at the University of Sheffield, as well as founding ‘Teaching the Talk’, an oral history programme for undergraduates run jointly by the University of Sheffield and the British Library.
Alec has also conducted research into parliamentary practice for Tom Steinberg, head of MySociety. Alec used to play tenor saxophone for a swing band called ‘The Boogie Men’, on the French Riviera.