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If you have a technology challenge but are not yet sure what the right solution looks like, send me a short description of the situation. I am happy to start by helping you clarify the problem and the most sensible next step. I help CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and leadership teams solve high-impact technology problems: IT strategy, operating-model improvement, technology cost optimisation, supplier governance, cyber risk, programme recovery, cloud modernisation and AI readiness. I bring 20+ years of technology leadership experience across enterprise IT strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, ERP, service delivery and complex regulated environments. My work sits between the boardroom and the technology function: turning complex technology issues into clear business decisions while being technically experienced enough to challenge suppliers, architects and delivery teams. Already proven on Upwork: I was engaged at $120/hour for 106 hours to help recover a delayed £7M NHS technology programme. I re-baselined deliverables and milestones, coordinated infrastructure and development teams, reset client expectations around realistic delivery capacity, and helped bring the programme back on track. The engagement concluded after the agreed recovery milestones were achieved, with a 5.0/5 client review. SELECTED BUSINESS OUTCOMES • £500k recurring annual IT savings through enterprise architecture and operating-model optimisation. • £328k annual run-cost reduction through data-led licence and account rationalisation. • Leadership of a £30M+ ERP and digital transformation programme across international operations. • Governance of an £11M+ portfolio of complex UK government technology programmes. • Accountability for £5M+ annual technology budgets and supplier contracts. • ISO 27001 security governance, Zero Trust adoption and long-term cyber-risk ownership. WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH Fractional CIO / IT Director Advisory: Senior technology leadership for organisations that need experienced CIO-level capability without immediately hiring a permanent executive. IT Strategy & Technology Roadmaps: Independent assessment of the current environment, alignment of technology with business priorities, and a practical roadmap for investment and change. Technology Effectiveness / IT Health Reviews: Board-facing assessment of strategy, operations, cost, suppliers, cybersecurity, architecture, transformation and future readiness. Transformation & Programme Recovery: Recovery of delayed or underperforming technology programmes by resetting milestones, governance, delivery capacity, team coordination and stakeholder expectations. Technology Cost & Supplier Optimisation: Review of technology expenditure, licensing, MSPs, supplier contracts and operating models to identify waste, improve control and reduce dependency. Cybersecurity Governance & Risk: Executive-level governance across ISO 27001, Zero Trust, IAM/PAM, resilience, incident readiness, supplier risk and Microsoft security environments. Digital, Cloud & Enterprise Transformation: ERP/CRM modernisation, cloud transformation, operating-model change, portfolio governance and enterprise technology change. AI Readiness & Governance: Practical AI governance, data controls, acceptable-use frameworks, Microsoft Copilot readiness and adoption priorities. CLIENTS TYPICALLY BRING ME IN WHEN • IT costs are increasing without clear business value. • A CIO / IT Director leadership gap needs experienced interim or fractional cover. • A transformation programme is delayed, underperforming or losing stakeholder confidence. • Technology suppliers are difficult to control, challenge or govern. • Cybersecurity, resilience or governance needs executive attention. • The organisation needs an independent view before a major technology investment. • Growth has made the existing IT operating model inadequate. • Leadership needs a practical technology, cloud or AI roadmap. HOW I WORK • I start by clarifying the business problem, the decision that needs to be made and the risks of getting it wrong. • I communicate directly and transparently with executives, clients, suppliers and technical teams. • I favour practical roadmaps, measurable outcomes and internal capability over unnecessary complexity or permanent supplier dependency. • I can work on fixed-scope assessments, programme recovery, interim/fractional leadership or ongoing advisory engagements. Again, If you have a technology challenge but are not yet sure what the right solution looks like, send me a short description of the situation. I am happy to start by helping you clarify the problem and the most sensible next step.