Software architecture
Reviews, system design, and pragmatic modernisation for production systems that need to keep working while they evolve.
- architecture & design review
- distributed systems & reliability
- cloud modernisation
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Built production systems. Ran infrastructure at scale.
Built production systems. Ran infrastructure at scale.
Now I help you make the hard calls.
Software architecture, network fit-outs, AI strategy, and infrastructure migrations — for engineering teams and regulated businesses in Ireland and beyond.
15+
years in industry
7
practice areas
IE
based, remote-friendly
1:1
principal-led
what i do
All services →
Done well — not thinly.
Most engagements sit in one of these areas. Many cross several. All are scoped honestly: if it isn't the right fit, I'll say so and point you somewhere that is.
Networks & office IT
Office and small-business networks done properly: cabling, Wi-Fi, segmentation, firewalls, CCTV, and door access — secure by default.
- structured cabling & Wi-Fi design
- firewall & segmentation
- CCTV & door access control
AI strategy
Cut through the hype. Identify high-value use cases, evaluate tooling, and plan rollouts that respect your data and compliance posture.
- use-case discovery
- tooling & vendor evaluation
- data & compliance fit
Security & privacy
Independent reviews and remediation roadmaps. Identity & access hardening, operational tooling, and posture you can actually defend.
- independent reviews
- IAM & access hardening
- privacy & data protection
Infrastructure migrations
Plan and lead the move — cloud, identity, observability, CI/CD — without freezing delivery. Measure before, measure after.
- cloud & identity migrations
- observability & tooling
- CI/CD & delivery flow
Microsoft 365 & workplace IT
Tenant setup and clean-up, identity and licensing, Teams & SharePoint, mailbox and device management — done so it stays manageable.
- tenant & identity setup
- Teams, SharePoint & mail
- Intune & device management
Mentoring & coaching
For engineers and technical leads: distributed systems, cloud, reliability practice, and career direction in 1:1 or small-group format.
- engineer mentoring
- tech-lead coaching
- career & growth
Anything else tech?
If your problem doesn't fit neatly into any of these areas, ask anyway. I'll either help directly or point you toward someone who can.
- second opinions
- vendor & tool questions
- introductions to specialists
sectors
Comfortable in regulated environments.
A lot of work to date has been with clients where audit trails, data handling, and uptime matter as much as the code itself.
Legal
Practice management, document workflows, secure client portals.
Health
Clinical-adjacent systems, integrations, and data protection.
Financial services
Fintech-adjacent platforms, payments integrations, and audit-aware change.
Education
Schools, colleges, and ed-tech — identity, safeguarding, and reliable IT.
Government & public sector
Procurement-friendly work with attention to data residency and accessibility.
Open source
Maintainers and OSS-first companies — community-aware reviews and contributions.
Engineering teams
Established teams looking for a calm second pair of eyes.
SMB & offices
End-to-end network and physical security fit-outs for new premises.
how engagements work
No surprises. Just a clear path.
Every engagement starts with a short, no-cost call to find out whether I'm the right fit. If I am, we agree a scope before any work begins.
Book a call →- 01Intro call — 30 minutes, no charge. We talk about what's going on and what good looks like.
- 02Scoped proposal — written, with clear deliverables, timeline and fee structure (fixed, day-rate, or retainer).
- 03Engagement — kick-off, regular check-ins, working artefacts shared as we go.
- 04Handover — written outputs, knowledge transfer, and an honest assessment of next steps.