Neil Catton
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A visionary and results-driven technology leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation, innovation, and growth across diverse industries. Expertise in aligning technology with business objectives, leveraging data-driven insights, cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity to enhance resilience, scalability, and customer experience.


Proven success in governing multi-million-pound projects, ensuring compliance, and mitigating cyber risks in highly regulated environments.  A trusted C-level advisor, I excel at navigating complex landscapes, building and scaling high-performance technology teams, and positioning organisations for sustained digital success.



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Roles

 

    • Global Consortium Group - Chief Technology Officer
    • Fujitsu - Chief Technology Officer for Home Affairs
    • Wipro - Chief Global Digital Architect
    • BT - Architecture Director (Digital, Data, & Integration)
    • Sopra Steria - Sector Chief Technology Officer
    • Capita Consulting - Sector Chief Technology Officer
    • Capita IT Services - Head of Application Architecture, Chief Architect.
    • Hotcourses - Chief Architect - Head of IT - Chief Technology Officer.
    • Accenture - Chief Architect.
    • Various - Oracle Consultant, Strategy Advisor, Trainer, ERP Specialist, Chief Architect, Systems Engineer, Data Strategist.

 

Health

  • Product development for in-home assisted living health monitoring service employing IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI) data solutions, and secure networks.
  • Programme tackling obesity in children using IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data and gamification to encourage better and healthier behaviours reducing obesity rates.

  • Country health & wellbeing solution with 11 medical cities and 6.5K remote clinics providing healthcare services to 400 million people, resulting in improved public health outcomes.
  • Technology Author to Breaking Barriers report on transforming UK health
  • Defined outsourcing solutions for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary health care platforms

Telco

  • Intelligent Business Process Automation tackling repetitive processes, improving operational efficiency and delivering better customer experiences enabling focused human expertise.

  • Digital, Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud and Integration strategy reducing technology debt (15%); optimising business processes; identifying savings and revenue growth opportunities (£800m); and reducing product development time (25%).
  • Implementation of first Digital TV solution in UK
  • Implementation of city wide broadband provisioning platform to support faster connectivity and innovation. provided increased connectivity and faster internet speeds to millions of residents.

Education

  • Cyber security strategy for UK University protecting research and Intellectual Property (IP) development, delivering threat detection & response, enhanced network security and resilience against evolving cyber threats.

  • City wide learning platform solution delivering education services to over 1 million students, teachers and parents to foster an inclusive and accessible educational environment.

  • Architect for UK Register of Learning Providers for UK Government.
  • Wrote Innovation & Technology Strategies for multiple UK Universities.
  • Architected Student Lifecycle Management Platform for multiple UK Universities to streamline academic operations and enhance student experience.
  • Architected and Delivered Unistats - official statistical comparison site for students looking to attend a UK University in collaboration with Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and supported by the UK government.

Startups

  • Architected and Delivered a Health & Wellbeing platform using Data, AI, Swarm Intelligence to deliver a personalised  experience tailored to the unique needs of each user.
  • CTO for a UK Challenger bank delivering Retail services to high-risk individuals helping them manage their finances effectively
  • CTO for a UK Challenger bank delivering SME mortgage services with a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric strategies.
  • Enterprise Architect for an Online Auction platform for the garment manufacturing industry who works to streamline operations and enhance platform performance.
  • Defined Technology & Architecture for a media distribution platform using low-earth orbit satellites.

Manufacturing

  • Predictive Maintenance Data Strategies identifying potential issues, minimising downtime, and ensuring continuous production workflows improving operational efficiencies.
  • Architecture for order-to-delivery capabilities for major global motor manufacturer.
  • Logistical supply chain ERP platform architecture and implementation for  enhanced agility and improved decision-making processes.
  • Designed and implemented a high-availability production management platform for a global manufacturer.

Finance
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  • Challenger retail banking platform for high-risk individuals delivering hyper-personalised lifestyle financial services.
  • Consultancy services to UK high street banks
  • Architecture and implementation of Banking as a Service platform to revolutionise how financial services are delivered in the digital age.

PubSec


  • Technology strategies for Local Government urban monitoring systems, enabling prompt emergency response, enhanced community safety, and data-driven city planning.
  • Implementation of Social Care platforms for UK Local Government.
  • Architecture for Local Government outsourcing business process capabilities.
  • Defined Technology & Innovation strategy for  public sector digital transformation initiatives.

Retail


  • European food distributor Legacy Transformation strategy and delivery programme supporting purchasing pattern analysis and forecasting; optimised inventory levels; reduced waste; ensuring product availability enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Engagements

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The following are a sample of the customers I've worked with/for whilst operating as a Freelance Consultant (pre-2009).


Fractional Roles

  • United News: Chief Architect / Oracle Financial Consultant media and event management
  • HG Computers: Oracle Consultant for HG Clients
  • Cambridge University: Technical Advisor Oracle ERP implementation
  • Logica CMG UK: Technical Advisor Financial Services engagements
  • Derby University: Strategy Consultant internal technology strategy
  • London Market Claims: Technology Advisory and review insurance technology platform strategy
  • Barclays Bank: Internal banking system consultant
  • British Midlands: Oracle Consultant on airline system
  • Syntel Inc: Advisory services to Syntel clients

Contract

  • Compaq Ltd: Oracle ERP Specialist for defence contractor
  • Ford Motor Company: Oracle specialist developing logistical supply chain management
  • Hewlett Packard: Chief Architect for mobile telco product platform; Workflow consultant for Motor Industry
  • Abbey National: Oracle DBA developing retail mortgage platform
  • Lever Brothers Ltd: Oracle ERP and DBA specialist manufacturing and logistical supply chain
  • Byron: Oracle DBA Trainer for airline management solutions
  • Compel: Oracle ERP Specialist
  • North West Water: Oracle Specialist developing analytics and reporting platform
  • FI Kernel: Technology Auditor for Oil & Gas industry health and safety platform
  • Telecom Australia & NCR Australia: Oracle Specialist new Telco customer management system
  • PSA Building Management: Financial Management System Specialist for building management
  • Cable & Wireless: Oracle specialist implementing broadband TV platform

Startups & Early Perm

  • Tornado Group: Head of Development building media distribution system
  • Texyard Ltd: Oracle Specialist building textile/garment auction platform
  • Vineworld Ltd: Architect for Swarm AI Health & Fitness platform

Permanent Roles:

  • Hotcourses: Chief Architect; Chief Technology Officer
  • Kalamazoo: Oracle DBA on Motor Manufacturing and Retail Store management
  • BNFL: Computer Operator - Developer - DBA - Senior Manager - Mainframe and Oracle solutions for Engineering



Let's Connect


Let's connect and explore how I can assist you in understanding and leveraging technology to meet your goals with foresight and ethical integrity.


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