I have deep and broad technical and leadership expertise as a CTO, Solution Architect and Head of Software Engineering. I have a positive track record of delivering secure, well-governed innovative solutions that fulfil business and technology goals and drive commercial success. I have designed and implemented successful technical strategies for startups, scaleups and corporates in diverse sectors, such as retail, automotive and financial services. I enjoy supporting leaders to understand how technologies can drive competitive advantage, and I value working with and learning from different business leaders and technologists. I am adept at challenging established thinking and building consensus to provide creative, pragmatic, cost-effective solutions for my company and clients. I build high-performing teams, forge collaborative working practices and have the technical and commercial credibility that gives confidence and reassurance to senior leaders and technologists alike. It's not possible to deliver all this without a fantastic team. I am proud of my people and devote care and attention to coaching talented and committed teams to become independent, questioning, ambitious and fulfil their potential.