Services
I work as a fractional CTO for mid‑market businesses in the UK.
Most of my work falls into three services: Strategy, Transformation and Assurance.
All three are designed for leaders who carry responsibility for technology without dedicated C‑level technology leadership.
Strategy
Align Your Technology Investments with Business Goals
Your IT spend should support revenue growth and risk management. Often, it does not. I help you understand whether technology is working, and redirect wasted budget to what matters.
The Problem
- Technology spending is rising but you cannot clearly link it to revenue, margin, or risk
- You feel reactive – responding to incidents and vendors rather than following a plan
- You do not feel confident answering Board questions about technology investment
What Changes
- A clear, finance‑literate technology roadmap that supports your business objectives
- Technology spend redirected from low‑value activity to high‑impact initiatives
- A prioritised view of key risks and what you will do about them next
Transformation
Get Your Team Shipping Faster, with Higher Confidence
Your IT team knows what to build but struggles with how. Delayed projects, low morale, and fragile architecture slow growth. I work with your team to move from firefighting to predictable delivery.
The Problem
- Projects slip, simple changes feel complex, and delivery dates keep moving
- The team is capable but disengaged; key people are leaving or at risk of leaving
- Every change risks breaking something; systems feel fragile and hard to support
What Changes
- Faster, more reliable delivery so important features and fixes reach customers sooner
- A more confident, engaged team that understands priorities and wants to stay
- Systems that cope better with change, with fewer incidents and reduced technical debt
Assurance
Independent Expertise When Decisions Carry Material Risk
Whether you are buying or selling a business, adopting AI, assessing cyber and data risk, or preparing for regulatory scrutiny, you need confidence before you commit.
The Problem
- You need to assess cyber resilience, AI readiness, or compliance, but do not know where the real gaps sit
- You are evaluating an acquisition but unsure whether their technology and cyber posture are assets or liabilities
- You are preparing to sell but lack a defensible view of your technology health and data governance
What Changes
- A pragmatic plan with timelines, costs, and decision points so you move forward with clarity
- A quantified view of technology and cyber risk that you can price into deals or defend to the board
- A clear assessment of technology health and security posture that stands up to scrutiny