Chief Technology Officer
Technology leader focused on AI, cyber security, software architecture, and resilient digital platforms.
I'm currently the Chief Technology Officer at Altitude Labs, where I focus on artificial intelligence, platform strategy, and building dependable systems that can scale with ambitious products.
Across the last two decades I've worked across e-commerce, SaaS, cyber security, and digital media, leading engineering teams, shaping technology roadmaps, and modernising platforms under real commercial pressure.
My background includes serving as CTO at Farmison & Co, advising on cyber security, consulting for retailers and publishers, and contributing expert commentary on cyber security and technology issues for the BBC and other media outlets.
This site is where I write about AI systems, software architecture, security, cryptography, and the practical work of leading technology in fast-moving environments.
Nearly two decades across technology leadership, consulting, cyber security, SaaS, retail, e-commerce, and applied AI.
Leading technology strategy, architecture, and product delivery for a unique identity security capability focused on deterministic gap analysis. Built around graph-driven modelling of Entra ID Conditional Access, the platform tests millions of access paths to surface security gaps, policy conflicts, and coverage weaknesses before they reach production.
Oversaw all technology aspects of Britain’s best online butcher, including the technology roadmap, cybersecurity, data protection, operational resilience, and future readiness to support day-to-day execution and sustained growth.
Specialised in retail and e-commerce consulting, delivering scalable and resilient digital platforms for UK retailers across solution architecture, engineering leadership, and technology change management.
Built and operated an ecommerce automotive car care retailer, combining hands-on product, e-commerce, and business execution.
Worked in cryptography and information assurance.
Lead developer for Datz Music Lounge, the world’s first unlimited music subscription service, leading product delivery and helping introduce industry-first cryptographic security for digital music access.
Ran a long-standing software engineering and cyber security consultancy serving businesses that needed pragmatic technical execution and advice.
Academic foundations across business, computer science, systems engineering, and networking.
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Distinction · Graduated top of class
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science & Systems Engineering
1st class honours
Foundation degree, Computer Systems Engineering
Commendation
ICT & Cisco CCNA, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Distinction
Selected projects spanning AI systems, cryptographic libraries, and distributed infrastructure.
AI Agent Control Plane
A coordination and knowledge system that focuses agents on atomic actions and atomic knowledge generation. Built for reliability, observability, and scale in multi-agent AI systems.
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Thoughts on AI systems, distributed architecture, security, and the craft of building software.
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