Expertly weaving the Digital Thread

Meet the team behind Lab Thread
The Lab Thread team brings together decades of experience, and significant expertise in genetic engineering, software development and commercial leadership.
Ryan Cawood, DPhil
CEO, Cofounder
Ryan Cawood

After an M.Eng in Computer Software Engineering, and a postgraduate degree in BioEngineering and Biomedical Engineering, Deyan successfully led and scaled software companies for nearly 30 years. He combines a keen interest in biomedical science with significant experience delivering complex software solutions to solve organizational challenges. Deyan co-founded Lab Thread in 2024, and now serves as CTO of the company.

Deyan Sultov
CTO, Cofounder
Deyan Sultov

After an M.Eng in Computer Software Engineering, and a postgraduate degree in BioEngineering and Biomedical Engineering, Deyan successfully led and scaled software companies for nearly 30 years. He combines a keen interest in biomedical science with significant experience delivering complex software solutions to solve organizational challenges. Deyan co-founded Lab Thread in 2024, and now serves as CTO of the company.

Darina Lubomirova
Senior Product Manager
Darina Lubomirova

Darina has 25 years experience in project and product management. She has supported the development and growth of software products for industries spanning genetics & biomanufacturing, education, pharmaceutical, financial, hospitality and legal, two of which resulted in major acquisition exits.

Gavin Allsop, PhD
Commercial Director
Gavin Allsop

Gavin completed a PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of Leeds, before transitioning into commercial roles within the life sciences industry. Gavin has 15 years experience as a business development leader in synthetic biology and cell and gene therapy.

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A Global Thread, Locally Anchored

By strategically positioning our team across these two regions, we combine deep architectural expertise with agile development to support your lab's digital transformation. Our dual-location model ensures:
Fully integrated projects and workflow
Integrated Collaboration

A unified team culture that mirrors the connectivity of our software.

Fully integrated projects and workflow
Strategic Support

Proximity to major global biotech hubs to better serve our users' evolving needs.

Fully integrated projects and workflow
Architectural Excellence

Diverse perspectives working together to build a robust, secure, and interoperable foundation for your discovery.

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