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## About Me

I've spent over 30 years at the intersection of technology and business as a founder, CTO, architect and board member. I've built platforms from scratch, guided businesses through acquisition, integrated software companies after M&A and helped leadership teams make technology decisions that shaped their futures. That breadth of experience is what I bring to MULO Consulting.

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### What I do

I provide independent technology advisory, consultancy and fractional CTO services to boards, founders and executive teams. Whether you need a trusted voice in the boardroom, hands-on strategic support or someone to lead technology on a flexible basis, I work in the way that best fits your business.

### Advisory

Independent, vendor-neutral guidance to boards, C-suites and executives on technology strategy, investment decisions and digital direction.

### Fractional CTO

Senior technology leadership without the full-time cost. I embed with your team to drive strategy, align technology with business goals and provide the accountability that matters.

### Consultancy

Practical, hands-on support across platform architecture, SaaS development, cloud migration, legacy modernisation and technology integration.

### What I've done

> Most recently, as a board member and CTO, I guided a business through a full ownership transition from PLC to private equity, to acquisition by a leading global fintech enterprise operating in over 40 countries. During that time I built a consultancy function from the ground up, established a scalable cloud platform and delivered technology advisory to Tier 1 banks and enterprise charities.

> Prior to that, I held senior technology leadership roles across a range of businesses. Managing the integration of three acquired software platforms into a single solution, driving rapid growth and a successful acquisition at another and everything in between. Earlier in my career I founded my own software business, giving me the founder's perspective I bring to every client engagement today.

> Across all of it, I've worked in proptech, fintech, healthtech and the charity sector. From startups finding their footing to enterprises managing global complexity.

### What I'm known for

*Technically:*

- Supporting businesses through explosive growth
- Preparing technology estates for exit and acquisition
- Moving organisations from project-led to product-led thinking
- Building and scaling SaaS platforms with real commercial impact
- Providing boards with independent, clear-eyed technology oversight
- Navigating cloud migration, legacy modernisation and InfoSec including ISO27001, PCI DSS and OWASP

*As a leader and advisor:*

- Making complex technology simple. Ttranslating technical detail into clear, confident language that boards and business leaders can act on
- Inspiring and motivating teams to perform at their best, even through periods of significant change and uncertainty
- Building trust quickly with stakeholders at every level, from developers to directors
- Asking the right questions, not just providing the expected answers
- Bringing calm, considered thinking to high-pressure situations
- Knowing when to lead from the front and when to support from behind

### Working with me

I'm based in Gloucestershire and work with businesses across the UK. Engagements are flexible - from a single advisory session to an ongoing fractional or interim arrangement. I don't come with vendor allegiances or pre-determined thinking. I come with experience, honesty and a genuine interest in helping your business succeed.

If you're facing a technology challenge or a strategic inflection point, I'd welcome a conversation.

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