Fractional CTO
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What a Fractional CTO Actually Does on Day One
Most people expect day one to look like this: arrive with a plan, assess what’s broken, start fixing things. It doesn’t. Day one of a fractional CTO engagement is quieter than that. And — if you’re doing it right —… Continue reading
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The Cloud Operator’s Licence: Cloud Governance Through Certification
Linking cloud certifications to access levels can transform governance from a bureaucratic bottleneck into a genuine enabler. Here’s how to make it work. Continue reading
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Cloud Sustainability in the Age of AI: What the Green Claims Don’t Tell You
Every major cloud provider will tell you they are on track for net zero. Microsoft’s own 2025 sustainability report quietly acknowledged that its carbon emissions have risen 23.4% since 2020. That’s not a contradiction I’m manufacturing. It’s in their own… Continue reading
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Situational Leadership in Engineering Teams
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard a well-meaning engineering manager say “I treat all my team members the same way — that’s what fairness looks like.” And every time, I think: that’s not fairness. That’s abdication.… Continue reading
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AI Is Driving a New Wave of Cloud Adoption. But Have We Forgotten the Fundamentals?
The cloud infrastructure world is buzzing right now. AWS, Azure, and GCP are pouring unprecedented capital into AI infrastructure — combined hyperscaler capex is forecast to approach $700 billion in 2026, nearly doubling 2025 levels (Futurum Group, Feb 2026). AWS… Continue reading
