TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP. REAL-WORLD IMPACT.

I bring clarity to
complicated
technology.

I'm Tom Crawley — fractional CTO, technical consultant and software engineer
with 25+ years of experience turning complexity into systems
that actually help businesses move forward.

● AVAILABLE FOR NEW PROJECTS FROM NOVEMBER 2026

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Tom Crawley, fractional CTO and technical consultant based in Preston, UK
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25+ YEARSin technology

15+ YEARSrunning tech
businesses

BASED INPreston, Lancs, UK

WORKING WITHfounders, SMEs,
agencies & teams

WHAT I DO

How I help

I work with businesses when technology gets in the way. I help you make better decisions,
modernise what matters and deliver software that supports the way you work.

Fractional CTO
& Advisory

Technology leadership without the full-time commitment. Strategy, roadmaps and pragmatic guidance.

Technical Strategy
& Audits

Independent reviews and clear, actionable plans to improve performance, security and scalability.

Software Projects
That Deliver

From legacy system modernisation to new platforms – built for real world use.

Interim, Contract
& Partnerships

Flexible engagement models to suit your timeline, budget and team structure.

SELECTED WORK

Projects that
make a difference

A few examples of complex challenges solved and systems that now make a real impact.

Medical Equipment Repairs

Replaced a 15-year-old operational platform with a modern, integrated system.

  • Removed human error
  • Reduced manual workflows
  • Better visibility & reporting
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Golf Events
Management

Audited an earlier golf platform, then joined the team delivering its greenfield replacement - helping golfers connect, share scores and compete with their friends.

  • Games, invitations & RSVPs in one place
  • On-course scoring & competitive ratings
  • Club & course discovery with maps
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Sustainability
SaaS Platform

Built a greenfield SaaS platform to allow UK businesses to self serve their sustainability reporting and certification requirements for reporting to DEFRA, saving them £1000s!

  • Self-serve assessments at catalogue scale
  • RAG visibility & deadline tracking
  • £1000s saved vs consultancy
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EXPERIENCE

A career built on solving problems

1998 – 2000

Analyst-Programmer

Capricorn Software

Started my career building desktop business applications in Delphi.

2000 – 2007

Analyst-Programmer

RedSkyIT

Delivered enterprise software across construction and property systems.

2007 – 2011

Technical Lead

Enterprise plc

Led web and mobile delivery for business apps, including the mobile team.

2011 – 2023

Founder

Marimosa Ltd

Built and ran a software agency solving operational problems across multiple industries.

2023 – 2025

Head of Information Systems

Freightlink Solutions

Integrated Marimosa team after acquisition. Oversaw technology strategy and delivery of new systems.

2023 – Present

Founder

Neon Mountain

Fractional CTO and delivery work for clients after selling Marimosa.

WHERE I GO DEEP

Technical depth that delivers

Pragmatic solutions first — asking what problem we are solving, then applying modern
serverless and event-driven design where it genuinely helps.

Application Platforms

  • Node.js, NestJS
  • Angular, React, Next.js, React Native
  • C# / .net

Data & Cloud

  • MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server
  • AWS (Lambda, EventBridge / SNS / SQS, Elastic Beanstalk, CI/CD)
  • Azure Functions

Delivery Approach

  • Cloud or On-Premise
  • Serverless and event-driven design
  • System integrations and legacy modernisation
  • TDD / BDD, technical audits

WAYS TO WORK

Let's work together

Fractional CTO
& Advisory
Technical Strategy
& Audits
Software Projects
Interim &
Contract Roles
Agency
Partnerships

Flexible arrangements. Clear communication. Practical outcomes.

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