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Whether you're scaling fast, tightening security, or exploring AI—I bring 25+ years of hands-on experience to unlock your potential.
Fractional CTO / IT Director
Ideal for: Growing teams · No internal IT lead · Ops-heavy
I provide strategic IT leadership for growth-stage companies, scale-ups, and mid-market organizations. I take accountability for infrastructure, security, compliance, and team performance—without the overhead of a full-time executive.
Key deliverables:
- →Infrastructure strategy & architecture
- →Security & compliance programs (ISO, SOC2, HIPAA)
- →Team hiring, mentorship & performance
- →Vendor management & cost optimization
Typical engagement:
Typically 1–2 days per week; engagement length: 6–24 months
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Security & Compliance Strategy
Ideal for: SMEs · PE-backed · Scale-up · Post-incident
Security isn't a checkbox—it's a competitive advantage. I help you build a security-first culture, design architectures that protect customer trust, and navigate regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR).
Key deliverables:
- →Risk assessment & threat modeling
- →Security program design & roadmap
- →Compliance framework implementation
- →Incident response planning
Typical engagement:
Project-based; typically 8–16 weeks
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AI & Automation Architecture
Ideal for: Product teams · Automating workflows · AI-curious boards
AI is reshaping every industry. I help you evaluate, design, and safely deploy AI solutions—from LLM integrations to autonomous systems—without sacrificing security or losing control.
Key deliverables:
- →AI readiness assessment
- →LLM selection & fine-tuning strategy
- →Secure AI architecture & governance
- →Cost optimization for AI workloads
Typical engagement:
Project-based or ongoing advisory; 8–52 weeks
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Technical Transformation & M&A
Ideal for: PE-backed · Post-deal · Scale-up
Mergers, acquisitions, and major platform migrations are complex. I've led integration of teams, systems, and cultures—minimizing risk and maximizing value creation.
Key deliverables:
- →Pre-acquisition technical due diligence
- →Integration planning & execution
- →Legacy system migration
- →Post-acquisition stabilization
Typical engagement:
Project-based; typically 12–36 weeks
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Frequently asked
The questions buyers ask before any of this is in scope.
How does fractional CISO pricing work?+
Most engagements run as a monthly retainer scoped to days committed and scope of work. Typical UK fractional CISO retainers fall between £3,000 and £10,000 a month depending on company size and risk profile. Discovery audits are project-priced — usually two to three days of work delivered as a fixed-fee engagement.
What's the difference between a Discovery Audit and an ongoing engagement?+
A Discovery Audit is a structured two-to-three day review of your current security or IT posture that produces a prioritised action plan. It's the right starting point for most businesses — it gives you a clear picture of where you stand without committing to a retainer. An ongoing engagement is a monthly retainer with standing time for governance, oversight, and direct availability.
Do you only work with UK businesses?+
Primary focus is UK SMEs and PE-backed portfolio companies, with a working knowledge of UK regulatory expectations (SRA, DSPT, ICO, NCSC). I take overseas engagements selectively where the scope fits.
How quickly can you start?+
A Discovery Audit can usually start within two weeks. An ongoing retainer typically starts in the month after the audit. Urgent post-incident or pre-deal work can be accelerated.
Do you take retainer-only engagements, or also project work?+
Both. Most clients run a Discovery Audit first (project), then move to a retainer for ongoing work. I also take fixed-scope project engagements — pre-deal IT due diligence, M365 security audits, Cyber Essentials Plus readiness — without a follow-on retainer.
What if we already have an MSP or in-house IT team?+
Most engagements work alongside an existing IT team or MSP. Fractional security and IT-leadership work isn't about replacing them — it's about providing senior accountability, oversight, and governance the existing team typically isn't paid to deliver.
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