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Fractional CTO · Interim CTO · Technical Leadership

Build the Right Platform.
Scale with Confidence.
Avoid Expensive Mistakes.

Senior technical leadership for regulated and scaling SaaS companies - without the cost or commitment of a full-time CTO. Over 20 years of technology leadership, including 5+ years in executive roles.

Senior Technical Leadership, On Your Terms

I work with leadership, boards and investors who need experienced CTO-level support to create clarity, direction and momentum - without the cost or commitment of a permanent hire.

Clarify Technical Strategy

Turn business goals into a coherent, prioritised technology roadmap that your team can execute against.

Stabilise and Scale Engineering Teams

Structure, hire and develop high-performing engineering organisations built for growth.

Security and Compliance Posture

Deliver ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and enterprise-grade security without disrupting product delivery.

Prepare for Investment and Growth

Technical due diligence support, investor reporting and market expansion readiness.

Deliver Business Outcomes

Technology that directly supports revenue, retention and operational efficiency goals.

DevOps and Delivery Maturity

Improve deployment frequency, reduce lead time and build the engineering culture your team deserves.

Seven Ways I Can Help

Flexible engagement models designed to deliver measurable outcomes at every stage of your growth journey.

Service 01

Fractional CTO

Ongoing strategic and operational leadership, typically 1–3 days per week.

  • Technical strategy and roadmap ownership
  • Architecture oversight
  • Engineering team structure and hiring
  • DevOps and delivery maturity
  • Security and compliance leadership
  • Board and investor reporting
Typical Engagement: 1–3 days per week over 3–12 months
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Service 02

Interim CTO

Full-time executive leadership for short-term needs when you need immediate action.

  • Founder departure
  • Funding event
  • Crisis or restructuring
  • Rapid team scaling

Step in at executive level to stabilise, deliver and transition.

Typical Engagement: 3–9 months
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Service 03

Technical Audit and 12-Month Roadmap

A structured 4–6 week engagement that delivers clarity and direction.

  • Architecture review
  • Security posture review
  • Cloud cost and infrastructure assessment
  • Delivery process evaluation
  • Hiring and capability gap analysis
  • Clear 12-month prioritised roadmap
Typical Engagement: 4–6 weeks
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Service 04

AI Strategy

Independent, board-ready guidance on AI adoption, governance and technical readiness.

  • AI governance and risk
  • Operational AI adoption
  • Engineering capability
  • Realistic roadmap viability
Typical Engagement: 2–4 weeks
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Service 05

Cloud Strategy

Independent, board-ready guidance on cloud architecture, cost optimisation and technical readiness.

  • Cloud cost optimisation
  • Cloud-native architecture
  • DevOps and platform engineering
  • Security and compliance
Typical Engagement: 2–4 weeks
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Service 06

Agile Software Development Coaching

Practical coaching to improve collaboration, delivery flow and predictability across product and engineering teams.

  • Scrum and Kanban practices
  • Planning and prioritisation
  • Delivery flow and feedback
  • Continuous improvement
Typical Engagement: Tailored to your team
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Service 07

Cybersecurity Audit & Advice

Independent, practical guidance to assess security risks and prioritise improvements.

  • Security posture and risk review
  • Identity, data and cloud security
  • Incident response readiness
  • ISO 27001 and SOC 2 guidance
Typical Engagement: Scoped to your needs
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Proven Track Record in Regulated, High-Stakes Environments

A track record built across health-tech, SaaS scale-ups and utility platforms.

Senior Director
  • Led cloud and cybersecurity ownership across the platform
  • Delivered major platform improvements
  • Reduced storage costs by $45k annually
CTO
  • Led global SaaS rollout across 22 countries
  • Maintained 99.9% uptime
  • Delivered ISO 27001 technical implementation
  • Built DevOps and automation culture across engineering
Head of Platform
  • Led cloud and cybersecurity ownership across the platform
  • Delivered major platform improvements
  • Reduced storage costs by $45k annually
Regulated & Sensitive Sectors

Deep experience working within regulated and data-sensitive environments:

Healthcare and NHS
B2B SaaS Platforms
ISO 27001 / SOC 2 Environments
International / Multi-jurisdiction
Energy and Utilities

Structured. Outcome-Focused. Reviewed Quarterly.

Most clients begin with a discovery conversation, followed by a tailored engagement.

Ready to Build a Stronger Technical Foundation?

If you're a founder, CEO, or investor looking for experienced technical leadership without the risk of a permanent hire, I'd be happy to have an exploratory conversation.

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Reach out to arrange an exploratory conversation. No pressure, no commitment - just a conversation.

Location
UK-based · Working Internationally

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