Working with me

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I keep things simple, practical, and built around your needs.

Whether you need short-term input, project leadership, or long-term guidance, my role is to bring clarity—not complexity.

I can work alongside your internal teams, MSP, or external partners—whatever suits your setup.

We start with a clear scope and build from there, if it makes sense.

George O’Dowd, BSc IT— Strategic Technology Advisor | Fractional CTO

Recognised in the Deloitte Fast 50, I bring a rare mix of technical depth and commercial insight—shaped by 20+ years of hands-on experience across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and service delivery. <more>

Data Centre Design

Flexible engagement formats


Not every business needs a full-time CTO. These flexible formats let us start small and grow the relationship if it makes sense.

Get Clarity Fast

Quick Start

A short engagement to review, advise, or validate a decision.

Example Outcomes:

- IT strategy review
- Cybersecurity gap check
- Vendor/solution evaluation
- AI opportunity scan

Best for: Fast input or second opinion

Typical duration: 1–3 weeks

Lead change with confidence

Strategic Project

A defined project where I take ownership of delivery and outcomes.


Example outcomes:

- Infrastructure upgrades
- Cloud migrations
- Automation pilots
- Vendor management

Best for: Change initiatives needing senior direction

Typical duration: 1–3 month

Long-term oversight without a full-time hire.

Ongoing Partnership

I act as your fractional CTO or board-level advisor.


Example outcomes:

- Technology roadmap
- MSP and vendor accountability
- Growth and scale planning
- Strategic board input

Best for: Businesses scaling or needing consistent leadership

Typical cadence: Monthly retainer (flexible)

Got a unique challenge or idea?
I'm open to flexible engagements—including board advisory roles or early-stage involvement where there's a strong strategic fit.

Smart, strategic technology decisions—without the overhead of hiring in-house.