Independent Technology Consultant

From startup to SME - technical expertise when you want it, how you want it.

I can provide the technical leadership and expertise needed to build and nurture your business. Whether you're a founder without a single line of code, or an SME looking for a strategic mind to take it to the next level, I can help you.

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  • Former CTO
  • Successful exit
  • Startup to SME
  • Hands on... or off

What Do I Do?

Fractional
CTO

Technical leadership and strategic advice to help you make the right calls for your company, for the stage it's actually at.

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Software
Architecture

Architecture reviews, platform design, and roadmapping for systems built to last, not just to launch.

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Technical
Advisory

Ongoing advice and an objective second opinion before the decisions that are expensive to get wrong.

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AI Software
Review

Independent review of AI-assisted or AI-generated code for quality, security and long-term maintainability.

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Software
Development

Bespoke development services for web applications and internal tools when you need extra hands.

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Tom, founder of Heleli Ltd

“We couldn't have done it without him.”

— Julie Barnes (Founder - Cat in a Flat)

I thrive on working with founders, scale-ups and established businesses to help them grow - both across the UK and internationally

About me

Recent Case Studies

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CTO and hands on development ยท Cat-sitting marketplace

Cat in a Flat

10 years of responsibility for the UK's much loved cat-sitting community's technical growth and development. From a mobile-first rebuild, through global expansion, to a successful acquisition by Rover.

Acquired By Rover
600,000+ Worry free holidays for cat owners
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Citizen Space Aggregator

Rebuilt a searchable directory of public consultations across Delib's Citizen Space client base. Took a tool I built myself whilst working for Delib and reimagined it in a modern technology stack.

Modernised React & AWS API Gateway
39,000+ Consultations indexed
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From acorn to oak

It might sound trite, but that's how I aim to help you grow. Whether you need high-level technical advice or help delivering your product from the trenches, I can step in at the right level to help you realise your goals.

I am

Pragmatic

We all want to build the perfect thing, but reality rarely allows it. I'll help you make the right compromises, at the right times.

Collaborative

I value communication, and love to work together with founders, technical teams, customer services to ensure the best results.

Outcome Focused

You know what you need, and you want me to help you achieve it. I will always recommend the paths that lead towards your goals, not to rabbit holes or side quests.

Flexible

Want me to work with you 1 day a month? No problem. Want an intensive two week engagement to really sort out your roadmap or strategy? I've got you.

Ready for a chat to see how I can help you?

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