Andrew Paterson

Fractional CTO  |  Board Advisor  |  Non-Executive Director

Strategic technology leadership for businesses navigating cloud transformation, digital innovation, and growth

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About

With over 17 years of experience in technology leadership and cloud transformation, I help organisations make better technology decisions—whether that's setting strategy, building teams, or delivering complex programmes.

I've worked across financial services, fintech, technology, defence, and aviation, and I'm trusted by top-four UK banks, leading technology providers, and high-growth startups alike.

Based in Edinburgh, I work with organisations across the UK and beyond, bringing hands-on technical depth alongside strategic board-level perspective.

Services

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Fractional CTO

Strategic technology leadership on a part-time basis. Architecture design, team building, cloud strategy, and technical governance. Ideal for startups and scaleups needing senior technical leadership without full-time overhead.

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Board Advisory

Technology strategy guidance for boards. Cloud transformation roadmaps, technical due diligence, and AI/emerging tech assessment. Helping boards make informed technology decisions.

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Non-Executive Director

Independent governance and oversight. Technical assurance across regulated industries. Experienced operating across startups, scaleups, and multinationals.

Board Value

I help boards make confident, informed decisions around technology—translating digital and cloud strategy into business-aligned outcomes with clarity, assurance, and direction.

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Cloud Risk & Resilience

Startup & Scale-up

Helping organisations build secure, resilient cloud foundations from day one—so growth doesn't create technical debt or regulatory exposure.

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Change Governance & MI

Founder & Advisory

Practical, lightweight governance frameworks that give boards meaningful visibility, reduce uncertainty, and support confident investment decisions.

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Compliant Digital Growth

MVP to Scale

Automated, secure release pipelines that let teams move fast while maintaining quality, compliance, and customer trust.

Experience

Sectors & Organisations

  • Major UK retail & investment banks
  • Global semiconductor & technology firms
  • Fintech & digital banking startups
  • Defence & aviation programmes
  • Charities & non-profit organisations

Get in Touch

Whether you're exploring board-level technology support or need strategic guidance on your next transformation, I'd welcome the conversation.

Edinburgh, Scotland