Offerings¶
I work in roles where clarity, trust, and momentum matter more than titles. I’m pragmatic, easy to work with, and comfortable operating close to both people and systems.
Sometimes that means architecture. Sometimes leadership. Often both.
This page describes how I typically engage — not rigid packages.
How I usually come in¶
Most assignments fall into one or more of these roles.
Principal / Chief Architect
Direction, structure, and calm decision-making.
I help organisations establish a clear architectural direction that teams can actually execute on.
This includes target architecture, domain boundaries, integration strategy, and decision hygiene —
always grounded in how teams really work.
Solution Architect
Turning strategy into working systems.
I work hands-on with teams to design solutions that balance business needs, technical constraints,
and long-term sustainability — without over-engineering.
Technical Advisor to CTO / Engineering Leadership
A trusted sounding board for complex trade-offs.
I support leaders in navigating architecture, platform strategy, and organisational design —
especially when the right answer isn’t obvious and decisions have real consequences.
Architecture & Platform Enablement
Helping teams move faster without losing control.
Designing platforms, integration patterns, and developer experience that remove friction
and enable teams to deliver independently.
Typical situations I help with¶
Rapid growth
When teams, systems, or data flows grow faster than structure —
and coordination starts to slow everything down.
Platform or integration complexity
When ownership, APIs, or data boundaries are unclear
and teams spend more time aligning than delivering.
Architectural reset
When you need a new target direction without rewriting everything —
and without putting delivery on hold.
Leadership transitions
Interim support or continuity during changes in CTO,
chief architect, or senior engineering leadership.
What I focus on¶
Rather than a long list of services, my focus is usually on:
- Clear ownership and boundaries
- Fewer, better architectural decisions
- Architecture that stays close to delivery
- Teams that can move fast without constant coordination
- Documentation that supports decisions — not bureaucracy
Ways of working¶
Easy to work with
Low ego, clear communication, and a strong sense of shared responsibility.
Collaborative
Architecture is something we build together — not something handed down.
Pragmatic
I optimise for progress and learning, not theoretical perfection.
Hands-on & transparent
I work close to real systems and make trade-offs explicit so teams can move on.
Lets Talk
If you’re unsure which role fits best — that’s normal. Most good collaborations start with a conversation, not a contract.