I help SME leaders and scale-up executives cut through technical complexity by aligning technology with commercial goals, advising on critical decisions, and building lasting internal capability.
Two distinct engagements, one set of standards. Choose the path that matches where your business is today.
Independent, jargon-free technology guidance to reduce risk and modernise operations.
Supplier Audit & Governance: Stop overpaying for tech you don't need.
Legacy Modernisation: Replace manual processes with connected tools.
Practical Tech Strategy: Jargon-free roadmaps that align with business goals.
Strategic Leadership: Executive guidance without the full-time CTO cost.
Senior technical oversight to help high-growth firms scale systems, pass due diligence, and ship faster.
Fractional CTO: Scale engineering teams and align execution with milestones.
Architecture & Scalability: Eliminate tech debt for zero-downtime growth.
Due Diligence Readiness: Clean bill of health for investors and audits.
Platform Strategy: Expert oversight on critical build vs. buy decisions.
Robert van Kooten
Strategic Tech Adviser
26+ Years in tech & executive leadership
Former Director of Engineering @ Moonpig
Advisor & Consultant to major UK enterprise brands, scale-ups, and SMEs
Helping leadership teams cut through technical complexity and align execution with commercial goals. Whether acting as an on-site advisor for local Shropshire SMEs or a fractional CTO for high-growth ventures nationwide, I bridge the gap between business strategy, engineering teams, and supplier accountability.
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