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.

Certifications

  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS Security Specialty
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Services

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.

Board Advisory

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

Non-Executive Director

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

Experience

17+ Years Experience
4 UK Major Banks
6 AWS Projects in 18 Months
80% Bid Win Rate

Client Portfolio

  • NatWest
  • Barclays
  • Arm
  • Tesco Bank
  • GlobalLogic

Current Roles

  • CTO — Under 1 Tree Ltd
  • Principal Consultant — GlobalLogic
  • Advisory Board — Value Tech Factor
  • Trustee — Changing the Chemistry

Get in Touch

Interested in working together? I'd love to hear from you.

Edinburgh, Scotland