I'm on a mission to make software work for everyone

About Me

Dynamic CTO with over 15 years of experience in spearheading high-performance teams, I possess extensive technical mastery across web systems, blockchain, and cloud technology. Renowned for developing and executing innovative product strategies that align seamlessly with customer objectives, I am a user-centric, product-focused technology specialist committed to driving technological excellence and business success.

Let's work together!

Are you a start-up founder looking to set up for success? Are you looking to improve on how things are done in your existing team? Whatever your challenge is, I'd love to chat.

Professional Summary

As the inaugural employee at Vizibl, I have been instrumental in sculpting the company's success over an impressive 9-year span. My journey began with laying the foundation of a startup that has now flourished into a formidable force, collaborating with major global players in sectors like telecommunications, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and finance. My role in shaping technology has been pivotal, enabling seamless daily collaboration between these enterprises and thousands of suppliers.

I have been driving force behind Vizibl's product strategy, where I merged my engineering experience with strategic product management. I have built and nurtured a robust product and engineering team, expanding it from the ground up to 20 skilled professionals. A significant milestone under my leadership was guiding Vizibl through its ISO 27001 certification in 2022, underscoring our commitment to the highest standards of information security.

My roots in the tech industry were established in various early-stage startups, where I honed my skills and developed a profound passion for building high-performance teams. More recently, my expertise has extended to aiding several companies in crafting innovative blockchain experiences, showcasing my adaptability and forward-thinking approach in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Today, I'm working with companies of all shapes and sizes as an advisor and fractional CTO to set them up for success and deliver meaninful business impact. My mission is to make software work better for everyone.

Leadership and Management skills

  • Product Strategy Development: Excellence in developing and executing product strategies that align with business goals and customer needs.
  • Engineering Leadership: Skills in leading and managing engineering teams, overseeing product development from concept to deployment.
  • Team Building and Leadership: Proven ability in building, leading, and mentoring high-performance technical teams.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across different business functions and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Stakeholder Management: Skills in managing relationships with stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Technical Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Skills

  • Software Development: Hands-on experience in software development, particularly in cutting edege web systems and enterprise software solutions.
  • Blockchain Technology: Knowledge and experience in developing blockchain-based solutions and understanding of blockchain ecosystems.
  • Cloud Computing: Excellence in utilizing cloud technologies and platforms for scalable, efficient solutions.
  • Data Analysis and Management: Skills in analyzing and managing large data sets, and making data-driven decisions.
  • Cybersecurity and Information Security: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and experience in achieving ISO 27001 certification.
  • AI & Machine Learning: Knowledge of utilising AI language models and developing, trainign and deploying machine learning models in production.
  • Agile Methodologies: Experience in implementing and working within agile development environments.
  • Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Innovation and Problem-Solving: A track record of innovative thinking and effective problem-solving in tech development.

Projects

Vizibl - Head of product and engineering

2014-Present

I have helped to build Vizibl from the ground up to build a team that has delivered a best in class enterprise SaaS platform used by companies like Heineken, Santander, Astellas and many more.

My role at Vizibl has seen me play a pivital role in the product strategy as well as technical direction. The platform we have designed and built is helping companies working with 1000s of their key supplies to tackle climate change, drive innovation and become more resilliant through collaboration.

Spark Finance - Technical Advisor

2023-Present

I have been working with Spark Finance, an exciting blockchain payments company, helping them set up for success. We are working together as they move beyond their highly successful MLP(minimum loveable product), which has already processed over $20m in payments, to shape and deliver their product and technical strategy underpinning their mission to have crypto at every checkout.

Brave New Web - Founder

2023-Present

My personal mission is to make software work for everyone. This was the genisis of my company 'Brave New Web' which is a co-operative software agency set up to help companies experience what it's like when software works for them. Through Brave New Web, I've been privlidged to help companies like Megapont, Superduper.xyz, Spark Finance, and Loanhood to set up for success.

Loanhood - Technical Advisor

2023-Present

I'm working with Loanhood, an early stage start-up, helping the amazing founding team to grow in confidence to work with technology partners to deliver their first suite of tools to help tackle the problem of global waste in the fashion industry. Together we are setting Loanhood up for success as they begin to bring their development in house.

Believe.in - Founding Developer

2012-2014

As the first engineering team employee into the business I helped shape the team and technology for the social-giving platform believe.in