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Adam Taylor
Digital Transformation and Development Specialist
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Founding Contractor · 2026
Contractor snapshot
Primary specialism
Product & Delivery
Location / working location
Manchester
Current availability
Currently engaged but open to opportunities
Confirmed 25 Aug 2026
Profile status
Active contractor profile
Professional profile
Technology transformation and delivery leader with 20+ years’ experience across financial services, banking, insurance, government and digital organisations. Experienced as a CTO, Fractional CTO, Integration Lead and engineering leader, combining technology strategy with hands-on delivery. I specialise in complex transformation, systems integration, cloud architecture, legacy modernisation, AI adoption and building high-performing teams. Currently leading integrations within Cumberland Building Society’s banking-platform transformation, working across 38 platforms and overseeing technical delivery, architecture decisions, third-party integrations, NFRs, contract governance and senior stakeholders. Strong experience across Azure, AWS and GCP, .NET, Python, event-driven architecture, microservices, APIs, DevOps and CI/CD, with extensive experience in regulated environments covering FCA, GDPR and ISO 27001. Best suited to transformation, integration, technical delivery, architecture, technology leadership and Fractional CTO engagements.
Core skills
Technology Strategy
Digital Transformation
Technical Leadership
Technical Delivery
Systems Integration
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Azure
AWS
GCP
Cloud Architecture
.NET
Python
AI
AI Strategy
What I’m looking for next
Target roles: CTO · Transformation Director · Integrations Manager · Director of Engineering · Head of Engineering · Head of AI · Head of Technology · Software Developer
Contract preferences
Working preferenceRemote · Hybrid
Will workManchester, London, Hybrid North West England, Remote UK
IR35 preferenceOutside IR35
Expected rate
£600–£1,200/day
SeniorityFlexible / depends on role
Contract lengthAny contract length
IT experience25 years
Contracting experience2 years
Relevant work experience
Technology leader and contractor with 20+ years’ experience across financial services, banking, insurance, government, digital transformation and technology. Currently Integrations Lead within Cumberland Building Society’s major banking-platform transformation, working as part of the senior leadership team across 38 platforms and integrations. Responsible for technical delivery, architecture and integration decisions, NFR/compliance requirements, third-party contract governance, programme reporting and stakeholder management, including engagement with Barclays, Pay.UK and SurePay. Alongside contracting, I operate Dev Yeti Solutions providing technology consultancy, fractional CTO, technical delivery, .NET/Python development, AI strategy, legacy modernisation and cloud migration services. I also act as CTO for AI security start-up company Praeferre, overseeing technical strategy, product architecture, cloud PaaS delivery across AWS, Azure and GCP, engineering processes and AI-driven product development. Previous CTO and technology leadership roles include Insurance Revolution, CTI Digital, Rehab Agency and Credability. Delivered Azure/AWS cloud modernisation, event-driven architectures, enterprise integrations, SDLC/CI/CD transformation, cybersecurity and regulatory programmes covering FCA, GDPR and ISO 27001. Experienced leading multidisciplinary engineering, DevOps, QA, BA and technology teams, managing senior stakeholders and delivering complex transformation in regulated environments.
Experience & credentials
Certifications, sector experience and security clearance are self-declared unless specifically marked as independently verified by IT Contractors UK.
Sector experience
Financial Services · Banking · Insurance · UK Government · Technology · Digital Agencies · AI · Cybersecurity · SaaS · Retail & Ecommerce
Professional links
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