Chris H.
Information Security & Compliance | Information Technology Strategy
CTO / CIO with 25+ years of experience transforming complex SaaS platforms, scaling engineering teams, and stabilising delivery in high-growth and regulated environments. I work with founders, investors, and leadership teams to turn underperforming technology organisations into predictable, high-performing platforms — reducing cost, improving delivery, and aligning technology with commercial outcomes. Recent outcomes include: Rebuilding engineering organisations and delivery models (up to 45% faster delivery) Reducing IT run costs by 30–50% through cloud and operating model optimisation Leading full platform modernisation to cloud-native, API-driven architectures (AWS, DevOps, SRE) Supporting private equity transactions and due diligence with clear technology roadmaps Introducing AI-augmented engineering, AIOps, and automation at scale I typically engage as: Interim / Fractional CTO or CIO Technology advisor to founders, boards, and investors Transformation lead for platform modernisation or recovery Independent due diligence advisor (tech, cost, risk) Strong focus on: SaaS platforms & cloud architecture DevOps, SRE, and delivery governance FinOps and cost optimisation Security, compliance, and regulated environments Hands-on where needed, but always outcome-driven.
Earnings and projects
An estimate from an earlier read
Last 6 months: $2.8k
$2.8k in the last 6 months
Across 2 contracts
Across 2 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
No reading in this range. Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.
Skill rankings: Top 15% in FinTech Consulting
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