Scale Better

Delivering hands-on technical solutions and architecture across enterprise clients with focus on AI-enhanced development workflows Key Technical Deliveries:

→ AEM Implementations: Custom component development, workflow automation, multi-site architecture, and integration with modern AI tools for content management.

→ Java/SpringBoot Applications: Full-stack development, microservices architecture, REST API development, and implementation of AI-powered automation pipelines

→ Built RAG systems and local AI agents for business process automation, reducing manual development overhead by 70%.

→ Technical Leadership: Guided cross-functional teams on modern development approaches while delivering hands-on solutions.

→ Training & Knowledge Transfer: Delivered cost-effective AEM and Java training programs, accelerating team skill development and reducing external consultant dependency.

→ Architecture Design: Created comprehensive technical documentation and integration workflows for complex enterprise systems.

🎯 Impact: Successfully integrated AI capabilities into traditional enterprise development workflows while maintaining delivery excellence and team productivity.

Fractional CTO

Avasam

Technical strategy implementation and hands-on development leadership for e-commerce platform scaling

Key Technical Deliveries:
→ Web Applications: Full-stack development, microservices architecture, and REST API development for high-traffic e-commerce platform

→ Technical Leadership: Providing hands-on technical guidance while advising on technology roadmap and modern development practices  

→ Architecture & Implementation: Leading technical projects with direct involvement in microservices design, cloud-native solutions, and third-party system integrations

→ Team Development: Mentoring senior developers and engineering teams on best practices, modern development workflows, and delivery optimization

→ Innovation & Automation: Implementing GenAI solutions, automation pipelines, and modern development practices that improve team productivity and platform scalability

🎯 Impact: Enhanced platform performance and team capability while maintaining rapid feature delivery and system reliability.

HSBC

Technical leadership for global Loyalty & Rewards platform serving millions of customers

→ Team Leadership: Led 60+ engineers across multiple streams (Mobile, AEM, Frontend, Backend, APIs, DevOps) with hands-on technical guidance and global coordination across EMEA and APAC regions

→ Platform Architecture: Architected and implemented global multi-market customer experiences using AEM 6.5+ with custom components and SpringBoot microservices for banking APIs

→ Delivery Optimisation: Established reusable component strategy and CI/CD frameworks, cutting delivery time by 40% through technical process improvements

→ Engineering Excellence: Introduced modern DevOps workflows and established code quality standards, review processes, and development best practices

→ Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked directly with Business and Product teams on technical roadmap planning and backlog optimisation

🎯 Impact: Delivered enterprise-scale platform architecture serving millions of customers while leading 60+ engineers globally, achieving 40% delivery improvement and establishing engineering practices adopted across multiple business units.

Head of Technology

Publicis Groupe

Hands-on technical architect delivering enterprise solutions for global brands.

Key Technical Deliveries:

→ Solution Architecture: Designed and implemented end-to-end technical solutions for complex business requirements and external system integrations

→ Full-Stack Development: Built scalable AEM implementations with modern React frontends, focusing on performance optimization and user experience

→ Team Leadership: Led development teams through agile transformation while maintaining hands-on involvement in critical technical decisions

→ Client Engagement: Conducted technical demos, provided development standards guidance, and collaborated directly with client technical teams on implementation strategies

→ Technology Innovation: Introduced automation opportunities and modern development practices that improved team productivity and code quality

🎯 Impact: Delivered scalable enterprise solutions for global brands while establishing technical standards that enhanced team efficiency and client satisfaction

Technical Architect

I-SYSTEMS CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Notable Technical Deliveries:

↳ JPMorgan Chase: Architected and delivered comprehensive AEM Practice solutions for regulatory compliance, including hands-on multi-market AEM 6.5 implementation with 30+ custom components, automated workflows, and integration with compliance reporting systems

↳ Nissan/Renault & Reed Exhibitions: Built and deployed global car configurator platform with custom AEM components, real-time pricing templates, and API integrations across 700+ sites. Led technical implementation while coordinating with international development teams across multiple markets

↳ Goldman Sachs & Audi: Developed enterprise-scale financial analytics platforms using Java/SpringBoot microservices and React frontends for £100M+ portfolio management systems. Delivered full-stack solutions with real-time data processing and advanced reporting capabilities

↳ Adobe, Shell, Aetna & Aviva: Led hands-on technical delivery for complex enterprise integrations and microservice development. Implemented scalable solutions while providing technical guidance to client development teams

↳ Mercedes Benz, Bank of Abu Dhabi: Delivered enterprise CMS implementations and greenfield retail product management platforms. Combined technical architecture with hands-on development to ensure successful project delivery

Earlier Career:

Senior Software Engineer roles at CMC Markets and enterprise organisations (2005-2010) - Led development of trading applications and content management systems - Established foundation in enterprise Java development and team leadership

Previous Senior Technical Roles

🚀 Helping clients scale product & engineering ops 🚀 Head Of Tech | FractionalCTO | Product Ops | Content Ops | Transformations | Automation | AEM Specialist | Solution Architect | E2E Technologist | Digital Strategist

I’m a hands-on Senior Tech Lead, having 20+ years of planning, implementation and delivery experience, specialised in  AEM CMS (Adobe Experience Manager) and Java / Spring Cloud / Kafka / Python / Microservices implementations across financial services, automotive, startup, agency and other industry verticals.

I build and deliver enterprise-scale technical solutions while leading development teams to success. Deep expertise in AEM implementations and full-stack Java applications, combined with proven leadership capabilities.

What I Deliver:

✔️ Hands-on Technical Leadership: AEM architecture, Java / SpringBoot / Kafka / React development, full-stack solutions
✔️ Team Leadership: Led teams from 5 to 60+ engineers across global projects
✔️ Delivery Excellence: 40%+ efficiency improvements through technical excellence and AI integration

Core Expertise:

→ Adobe AEM/CMS: 10+ years of hands-on development, custom components, workflows, integration (prev. experience with Magnolia & Alfrasco)
→ Java/SpringBoot: Enterprise applications, microservices, REST APIs, kafka, full-stack development
→ Frontend: React, Angular, JavaScript, responsive design and modern web standards
→ Cloud & DevOps: AWS, CI/CD, Docker, automated deployment pipelines
→ AI Integration: Modern automation and AI-powered development workflows (emerging expertise)

Recent Delivery Highlights:

✅ HSBC: Led 60+ engineers delivering loyalty platform serving millions
✅ Nissan/Renault: Led development of global platform for 600+ sites
✅ JPMorgan Chase: Delivered AEM solutions improving efficiency by 40%
✅ Training & Mentoring: Delivered AEM training programs reducing external consultant dependency

Current Availability:

♦️ Immediate Start Available for 3-12 month contracts (Outside IR35 preferred)
♦️ Senior Senior AEM Developer | Technical Lead | Solution Architect | Engineering Manager roles
♦️ London-based, remote/hybrid/onsite worldwide

Let's connect for technical leadership that delivers results.

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