About Me
Professional Background
With over 25 years in technology leadership across multiple countries and multiple industries, I bring a unique combination of strategic vision and practical implementation experience to every client engagement.
My career spans roles such as CTO, IT Director and Solutions Architect across retail, banking, telecoms, aviation, hospitality and FMCG sectors. This diverse background enables me to quickly understand varied business contexts and apply cross-industry insights to solve complex problems.
The Entrepreneur's Consultant: Beyond Advisory
My advice is shaped by entrepreneurial experience—having built technology solutions from concept to scale. This means I bring an owner's mentality to your challenges - focusing on outcomes rather than outputs, value rather than volume and sustainable solutions rather than short-term fixes.
What truly separates my approach is perspective forged through accountability. As a founder who's built technology companies and been responsible for their success, I understand that great advice is only valuable when effectively implemented. I offer not just expertise but empathy for the challenges you face—and practical pathways to overcome them.
Key Experience
Advisor for Digital Technology Services at a leading global professional services firm
CTO/Director of Business Technology for multiple technology companies
Built and scaled a business to 162 employees and £multi-million revenues
Implemented a large-scale customer engagement platform and loyalty program across 1200+ retail locations
Deployed a cloud-based IoT system across 200+ venues nationwide
Managed offshore full stack and mobile app development teams in India and Eastern Europe
Industry Expertise
Retail and hospitality technology
Customer engagement and loyalty systems
Cloud platforms and infrastructure
IoT and RFID implementations
API integrations and system architecture
Business intelligence and analytics
Consulting Philosophy
My approach is fundamentally practical and results-oriented. I believe in:
First Principles thinking: I break down complex problems to their fundamental elements rather than relying on analogies or established patterns. This allows for truly innovative solutions tailored to your specific situation.
Right-sized solutions: Technology should solve business problems effectively without unnecessary complexity or expense
Independent perspective: With no vendor affiliations, my recommendations are based solely on what's best for your business
Knowledge transfer: I work to build your team's capabilities, not create dependency
Pragmatic innovation: Focus on proven technologies that deliver real business value
Clear communication: Complex technological concepts translated into business language
What Makes My Approach Different
As an independent consultant, I offer:
Enterprise-grade digital transformation—without the enterprise markup: I deliver hands-on, big-firm strategy at 60-70% lower rates. No bloated teams, no junior consultants or analysts—just a proven operator focused on your transformation.
Hands-on implementation experience: My recommendations are informed by decades of practical implementation, not just theory.
Cross-industry perspective: Apply proven approaches from diverse sectors to your unique challenges.
Adaptability: Right-sized engagements tailored to your specific needs and budget.
Continued support: Available for ongoing guidance during critical implementation phases.
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Let's discuss your challenges and explore how my experience can help your organization navigate its digital journey.