Technical Leadership

Take Controlof Your Tech

Senior technical leadership when you need it, without the overhead.

A small team that ships. We handle the technical complexity—architecture, strategy, security—so you focus on what matters. Real builders, no politics. Available as fractional CTO, senior engineer, or security consultant. You get someone who's actually built things.

4+
Live products built
Enterprise
Scale systems
Daily
Production use
Who's Behind This

You work with Tom

Not a generic agency. Not a junior contractor. You get someone who's built the systems, handled the crises, and shipped to real users.

Started as a backend engineer, became a technical founder, now leads strategy for serious companies. Built systems across cybersecurity, fintech, and edtech that are live with real users.

Led engineering on enterprise security platforms with significant deployments. Architected systems handling regulated data and high-stakes transactions. Scaled teams through crises, shipped under pressure, owned the code and the consequences.

Not a consultant who reads about architecture. Not an engineer who stopped shipping. Still hands-on. Still debugging code. Still in the trenches with teams.

Experienced with sensitive, regulated, and high-security systems. Can sign NDAs, confidentiality agreements, and work within strict compliance frameworks.

4+
Products shipped
Enterprise scale, live users
25%
Equity in AuthPlus
Co-founded academic integrity platform
Live
In production
Actively maintaining, still shipping

Full-Stack Architecture

React/Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, DevOps. Built everything from startup prototypes to enterprise systems.

Security & Compliance

Enterprise security platforms, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2. Official Secrets Act cleared. Built systems that pass audits.

Shipping Under Pressure

Deployed to production users under tight timelines. Handled outages, breaches, scaling crises. Real production experience.

Team Leadership

Built and managed engineering teams, mentored junior developers, led architecture reviews. Knows how to scale both code and people.

Ready to work together?

Let's talk about what your business actually needs. 30 min call, no pitch, no fluff.

Start Your Intake
The Problem

Most businesses are flying blind on tech.

You don't need a £150k full-time CTO. But you can't afford to get it wrong.

No one steering the ship

Founders making architecture calls without senior input. You won't realize the mistakes for 6-12 months—when they're expensive to undo.

Security blind spot

You're probably shipping with SQL injection, unencrypted credentials, or exposed APIs. You don't know because nobody looked.

Tech spending gone sideways

Tools that don't integrate, contractors working in silos, nobody accountable for whether it actually works. Money spent, value unclear.

What We Offer

Your tech. Under command.

We don't advise from the sidelines. We get in the trenches and ship with you.

Fractional CTO

Technical strategy, architecture decisions, team oversight, investor readiness. Senior leadership when you need it.

ArchitectureTeam OversightInvestor ReadyRoadmap
From £2,000/month

Fractional Dev

Senior engineering for faster shipping. Full-stack, APIs, infrastructure, security hardening. Expertise without hiring overhead.

Full-StackAPIsInfrastructureSecurity
From £1,000/month

Security Consulting

Posture assessment, vulnerability scanning, compliance guidance. Experience securing enterprise systems.

Posture ReviewComplianceAssessmentGuidance
From £800/month

Tech Audit & Strategy

Full audit of stack, team, and systems. Clear action plan. Fixed scope, transparent pricing.

Stack ReviewTeam AssessmentRoadmapQuick Wins
From £1,500

Not sure which service fits? Start with a Tech Audit — fixed price, clear findings, actionable plan.

Services & Pricing

Simple pricing. No surprises.

Pick what you need. Scale up or down with 2 weeks notice. 30-day exit, anytime.

Best to start

Tech Audit

Full assessment. Clear roadmap. Transparent pricing.

From £1,500

One-time

Includes

  • Stack review (architecture, tech debt)
  • Team assessment
  • Security posture check
  • Vendor/dependency audit
  • Detailed report with findings
  • Actionable roadmap
  • 1 strategy session

Not included

  • Implementation
  • Ongoing support
  • Team training
Start with Tech Audit

Fractional Dev

Senior engineer. Ship faster. No hiring overhead.

From £1,000

/month or by project

Includes

  • Committed hours/week (flexible)
  • Full-stack development
  • API design & infrastructure
  • Security hardening
  • Code review & mentoring
  • Weekly standups
  • 30 days notice to exit

Not included

  • Strategic planning
  • Team management
  • Hiring decisions
Start with Fractional Dev

Security Consulting

Assessment. Guidance. Compliance support.

From £800

/month or audit-based

Includes

  • Security posture reviews
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Compliance guidance (GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA)
  • Penetration testing coordination
  • Architecture security review
  • Incident response support
  • Ongoing briefings & updates

Not included

  • Managed security services
  • 24/7 monitoring
  • Full incident response
Start with Security Consulting
Most comprehensive

Fractional CTO

Technical strategy. Team oversight. Investor ready.

From £2,000

/month

Includes

  • Technical strategy & roadmap
  • Architecture decisions
  • Team leadership & hiring
  • Investor/board communications
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Security-first oversight
  • Weekly strategy sessions
  • Flexible availability

Not included

  • Full-time employment role
  • Equity (unless negotiated)
  • Payroll/HR management
Start with Fractional CTO

All services include no lock-in, 30-day exit, flexible scope. Questions?

Check our FAQ →
Technology Stack

Built with modern tools

Expertise across frontend, backend, cloud, and DevOps. Everything we use, we've shipped to production.

React

Frontend

TypeScript

Language

Node.js

Runtime

PostgreSQL

Database

AWS

Cloud

Docker

DevOps

Kubernetes

Orchestration

Python

Language

Next.js

Framework

FastAPI

Framework

Redis

Cache

GraphQL

API

Terraform

IaC

Git

VCS

Tailwind CSS

Styling

Rust

Language

Full-stack expertise from architecture to deployment. Whatever your stack, we can help.

Built In-House

We don't just advise. We build our own.

Two flagship products we designed, built, and run ourselves — a terminal-native operating system for the business, and a fleet of autonomous AI agents that work the funnel 24/7. The same engineering we bring to your stack.

Commandeer OS

Business Operating System · CLI

A local-first, terminal-native control hub for running an entire consultancy. Invoices, proposals, NDAs, client records and AI-assisted drafting — one keystroke away, no SaaS sprawl.

commandeer.py
⚓ COMMANDEER — Central Module Hub

1 ▶ Invoice Generator
2 ▶ Proposal Generator
3 ▶ NDA Generator
4 ▶ Client Manager
5 ▶ Profile Settings

Choose module (0-5): 
  • PDF + DOCX document generation from Jinja2 templates
  • SQLite client database with full CRUD
  • Whisper → Claude voice-note to proposal drafting
  • Composable module engine — pick your next build
Python · CLILocal-firstZero SaaS

Commandeer Fleet

Operation Autonomous · AI Agent Fleet

A multi-tenant fleet of seven autonomous agents that prospect, research, write, send and triage cold outreach around the clock. A human only steps in when a prospect replies interested — surfaced instantly via Telegram.

The seven-agent pipeline
Prospector
Researcher
Writer
Sender
Classifier
Analyst
Content
  • Email + LinkedIn outreach (voice / phone scripting on the roadmap)
  • Claude-written sequences matched to each client’s voice
  • Auto-pauses a campaign the moment deliverability slips
  • Next.js control dashboard with live fleet health
7 agents24/7Multi-tenant

Next up: AI voice & phone-scripting agents joining the Fleet — autonomous calls that hand off warm prospects to a human.

Explore the Portfolio
Portfolio

Products that ship

Real products. Real users. Built, architected, and deployed—not managed from a distance.

Cybersecurity · Enterprise · Real-time Threat Detection

Cyber Overwatch

Enterprise security platform with real-time threat visibility and compliance automation. Built for companies that take security seriously.

Cyber Overwatch · Lead Architect
EdTech AI · 25% Equity · Live Universities

AuthPlus.ai

AI-powered academic integrity platform detecting contract cheating. Live at University of Surrey and IBA Pakistan. Built as a technical co-founder, not an advisor.

authplus.ai · Technical Co-Founder
SaaS · Fintech Education

MarketEdge

Professional trading education platform with live terminal, analytics, and comprehensive course library. Designed for serious traders, built for scale.

marketedge.app · Architect
Dev Tools · Open Source · Rust

hostctl

Secure Rust CLI for managing Ubuntu web hosting infrastructure. Create sites, enable TLS, protect routes — without a control panel. Built for developers who value simplicity and security.

hostctl.cloud · Developer
FinTech · Trading Signals · Real-time Analysis

Forge Signal

Real-time trading signal platform with multiple analyzers and multi-asset support. Desktop app (Tauri), REST API, WebSocket streaming, and backtesting capabilities.

forgesignal.online · Technical Lead
Web Dev Agency · Enterprise · Custom Platforms

SystemA

Enterprise websites and custom platforms built with security-first approach. GDPR and compliance considerations built in. Specializes in SaaS dashboards and rapid deployment.

syst3ma.online · Co-Founder
Proven Results

Real problems. Real solutions.

Here's what we've accomplished for companies like yours.

Security Audit & Hardening

Series B FinTech Platform · Financial Services

Timeline

3 months

Measurable Impact

The Challenge

Security posture unclear, team had no senior technical leadership on compliance

Our Approach

Comprehensive security audit + architecture review + team mentoring on secure practices

Measurable Results

  • Identified 23 critical/high security gaps
  • Implemented fixes in 8 weeks
  • Achieved SOC2 compliance readiness
  • 0 critical incidents in 12 months post-engagement

Tech Debt Elimination & Velocity Recovery

B2B SaaS (10M+ ARR) · Enterprise Software

Timeline

6 months

Measurable Impact

The Challenge

Team velocity 60% slower than target, 40% of sprints spent on bug fixes instead of features

Our Approach

Tech debt assessment + prioritized refactoring roadmap + architecture improvements

Measurable Results

  • Reduced bug fix time by 70%
  • Feature velocity improved 2.5x
  • Team morale improved
  • Reduced production incidents from 8/month to 1/month

Cloud Infrastructure Optimization

Growth-Stage EdTech · Education Technology

Timeline

4 months

Measurable Impact

The Challenge

Cloud spend £65k/month, no clear optimization path, team lacked DevOps expertise

Our Approach

Infrastructure audit + Kubernetes migration + automated scaling setup

Measurable Results

  • Reduced cloud costs to £18k/month (£564k annual savings)
  • Improved system reliability
  • Built internal DevOps capability
  • Faster deployment cycles

Have a similar challenge? Let's talk

Why Commandeer

The case for taking control

  • No recruitment cost or delay

    CTO hiring takes 3–6 months and £10k+ in fees before anyone writes code. We're available within days.

  • We've actually built it

    Real products: enterprise security, fintech, edtech. Scaled systems under pressure, shipped to production users, handled breaches. Not theory—experience.

  • We hold equity

    We've invested in companies we work with. When your business wins, we win. Not just a vendor relationship.

  • Security is not an afterthought

    Built systems in cybersecurity and regulated spaces. Security isn't bolted on at the end—it's foundational.

The Commandeer Creed

"

You don't need a full-time CTO. You need someone who can actually fix the hard problems.


Bad architecture. Security holes. Tech debt. We fix that. You focus on building the business.

Commandeer

Ready to take control?

Let's talk about what your business actually needs.

Common Questions

FAQ

Everything you need to know about working with us.

Service & Commitment

Security & Compliance

Why Choose Commandeer

Process & Communication

Pricing & Logistics

Still have questions? Email us or start an intake call.

How We Sail

From first contact
to full deployment

No long onboarding. No wasted months. Rapid, focused progress from day one.

1

Let's talk

30 min call, no pitch. We listen to where you are and what keeps you up at night.

2

We look around

Deep dive into your stack, team, systems, and the gaps nobody's fixing. You get honest feedback.

3

Clear plan

Scope, timeline, cost. Everything spelled out. You know what you're getting and why.

4

Ship it

We jump in and own the work. You see progress from day one. Regular check-ins, no surprises.

No lock-in·30 days notice·Flexible scope·Transparent pricing
Ready to Take Control

Time to commandeer
your tech

Let's talk about what your business actually needs.

Get in Touch

inquiries@commandeer.global

Available for discovery calls

Ready to set sail?

Let's chart your course to success