Things worth writing down
Notes on technology leadership, architecture decisions and what contracting is actually like. Written while doing the work rather than afterwards.
Fractional CTO Insights
What is a Fractional Chief Technology Officer, and how can they help your business?
8 Jan 2026
A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a senior executive responsible for defining and overseeing a company's technology strategy, ensuring it
Technical Leadership
Navigating the Danger Zone Between Leadership and Development: A Professional's Perspective
8 Jan 2026
The career progression of a technology professional often straddles two distinct domains: hands-on development and leadership. While each...
Legacy Modernization
From Legacy to Future-Ready – Modernising a Desktop Application into a Scalable Web Platform
8 Jan 2026
I look back fondly at my time with this company. It offered a great deal of personal and professional development. As I navigated the...
Fractional CTO Insights
Is Your Business Facing Challenges? Exploring the Value of Fractional CTO Services
8 Jan 2026
Every business faces challenges at some point, whether related to scaling, processes, or development inefficiencies. For tech-driven...
Architecture Decisions
Retrospective on Experience at Spa Space
8 Jan 2026
If you adopt only one agile practice, let it be retrospectives. Everything else will follow. – Woody Zuill, Agile coach, on Twitter Key...
Contractor Career
Contractors vs. Permanent Employees
8 Jan 2026
In the ever-evolving business landscape, one crucial decision that leaders face is choosing between contractors and permanent employees....
Contractor Career
Investing in the Future: The Role of Permanent Employees
8 Jan 2026
In this fourth blog of our series, we explore the significant advantages of hiring permanent employees and emphasize their role in a...
Contractor Career
Contractor or Permanent Employee: Making the Informed Decision
8 Jan 2026
In the sixth blog of our series, we synthesize the insights from the previous entries to guide you in choosing between contractors and...
Contractor Career
Understanding IR35: Implications for Contractors and Businesses
8 Jan 2026
In this blog, we dive into the complexities of IR35, a crucial piece of legislation impacting how UK businesses hire contractors and...
Contractor Career
The Flexibility and Expertise of Contractors
8 Jan 2026
In the second instalment of our series, we focus on contractors and explore their role in providing flexibility and specialized expertise...
Contractor Career
Weighing the Costs: The Cons of Permanent Employment
8 Jan 2026
As we continue exploring the workforce landscape, this fifth blog in our series examines the drawbacks associated with hiring permanent...
Contractor Career
Navigating the Pitfalls of Contracting
8 Jan 2026
In this third part of our series, we examine the challenges and pitfalls associated with hiring contractors, an important consideration...
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