Marcus
Digital Technology Advisor
Marcus is a former CIO and CTO with decades of experience helping leaders navigate digital, data and AI decisions. He translates emerging concepts into plain language, enabling better questions and defensible choices when confidence is difficult to find.
He is particularly valuable when dealing with unknowns, vendor claims, shifting roadmaps and complex trade-offs.
“Digital and AI success is not magic. It is clear choices, honest trade-offs, good governance and disciplined delivery.”
What Marcus helps with
•Plain-English explanations of technical concepts
•Roadmap and plan reviews
•Governance framework design
•Risk identification and controls
•Vendor challenge questions
•Decision options development
•Practical next steps
Working style
Straightforward: direct, practical approach
Curious and sceptical: pressure-tests claims without cynicism
Risk-aware: emphasises data, security, compliance and operational impact
Delivery-minded: focused on outcomes over presentations
Uncertainty-comfortable: helps move forward despite unknowns
Questions to ask Marcus
“Explain this AI or data concept in plain English, then tell me what matters.”
“Review this vendor pitch. What are the gaps and risks?”
“Is this roadmap realistic, and what should I challenge?”
“What governance do we need for this initiative?”
“What are the key risks, and how do we control them?”
“Help me ask my tech team the right questions in the next steering committee.”
Who should use Marcus
✓Executives sponsoring digital, data or AI programmes
✓Leaders working with vendors or delivery teams
✓Managers translating strategy into roadmaps
✓Boards and steering committees needing sharper questions
✓Teams navigating new AI risks and governance