AI that actually works.
Not another strategy deck
You've invested in AI and the numbers haven't moved. I embed as your Fractional CTO to change that. From architecture through production.
The gap between AI investment and AI results
is where careers stall
The money is being spent. The pilots are running. The board slide has a roadmap. And the P&L hasn't moved.
You've invested in AI, and the numbers haven't moved
56% of CEOs say AI has delivered no significant benefits. 95% of GenAI pilots produce no measurable P&L impact. The problem isn't the technology. It's how it's being deployed.
The demo worked brilliantly. Production didn't
The gap between an AI demo and an AI system that runs unsupervised at scale is enormous. It's where most initiatives die. Bridging it requires someone who has done it before, not someone who's read about it.
Your employees are using AI tools you don't control
78% of employees are using unapproved AI tools. 38% are sharing confidential data through them. The EU AI Act enforcement begins August 2026. Shadow AI is your next audit finding. Or your next breach.
Not another consultant.
A builder who's sat in your seat
Most technology advisors have either the technical depth or the commercial experience. Rarely both. I've built production AI systems, led national-scale transformation, founded four companies, and exited all of them.
I implement, I don't just recommend
67% autonomous case resolution. 23% sales lift. £20M+ in savings identified at national scale. These are measured outcomes from systems I built and programmes I led.
Founder, CTO, board advisor
Four exits. VC-backed. Built to profitability. I've sat in every seat at the table. I understand what you're dealing with, not just the technical slice of it.
Fractional, not full-time cost
A seasoned CTO runs £200–350K/year plus equity. Fractional engagement gives you the same architecture decisions, hiring guidance, and board presence. Without the overhead or the hiring risk.
No vendor bias. No lock-in.
Operated across AWS, Azure, GCP, and open-source stacks. The recommendation is always what's right for your situation and budget, not what earns a referral fee.
Four ways to engage
From a quick diagnostic to a full transformation sprint to ongoing fractional CTO work. Pick the depth that fits.
Technical Due Diligence
Deep review of your stack, architecture, AI approach, and team. Delivered as an investor-ready technical assessment. The clearest way to know where you stand.
Fractional CTO
Architecture decisions, hiring guidance, investor updates, AI roadmap, and board presence. Senior technical leadership without the full-time hire.
AI Transformation Sprint
Audit your AI landscape, build the governance framework, deploy one system to production, and deliver a 90-day action plan with measured KPIs.
Board Advisory
Quarterly technology reviews, investor call prep, and a senior external voice for board credibility. An independent technical perspective when the stakes are high.
Proof, not promises
Agentic AI in Production
European insurance brokerage. Thousands of cases per month, inconsistent handling, no path to scale. Designed and deployed the agentic AI system that changed that. Sales KPIs up 23%.
AI Products. Commercial Impact
Four ventures built from zero, each centred on proprietary AI and deep tech products. Sold into defence, maritime, and enterprise. All four exited.
Defence-Grade Platform
Simulation and geospatial intelligence platforms for NATO and the UK Ministry of Defence. Led engineering at Improbable Defence. Production systems supporting real operations across allied nations.
Public Sector at Scale
Stepped in as Interim CTO at NHS Wales. Redesigned technology operations and digital services used by millions. £1M delivered, £5M in implementation, £20M+ in savings identified.
Expert Witness. Hong Kong High Court
Criminal case. 39 casualties. Wrote original data processing software that uncovered facts a 2-year Commission of Inquiry had missed. Helped save an innocent person from life in prison.
Client testimonials
"Rafal was everything an expert should be: enthusiastic, immensely knowledgeable, personable and totally reliable. I have no hesitation in giving him my unreserved recommendation."
"Rafal swiftly transformed the team dynamics, effectively improving previously low morale. His unique ability to win over his team's hearts and minds was amazing to watch."
"Technically he is brilliant. He is able to balance the technology and the user needs very easily. Quality driven. Not satisfied until the product reaches the level of quality he expects."
Perspectives on AI & technology leadership
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Ready to make AI actually work?
Tell me what you're working on. I'll respond personally. If there's a fit, we'll take it from there.
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