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

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.

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.

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.

Change Governance & MI

Founder & Advisory

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

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