Peter Muirhead
Strategic Technology & Cloud Leadership Advisor
I work with founders, CEOs, boards and investors as a Fractional Director of Technology & Cloud Leadership Advisor, helping organisations make better decisions about cloud platforms, operational risk, and scale.
This is senior leadership and judgement — not consulting, not delivery, and not a full-time hire.
Who I Work With
- Growth is outpacing technology leadership
- Cloud cost, resilience or regulatory exposure is becoming visible
- Engineering teams are capable, but direction is unclear
- Investors, customers or regulators are asking harder questions
- Hiring a full-time Director feels premature — but risky to delay
The Problem I Help Solve
Technology problems rarely start with technology.
- Decisions delayed or made without enough context
- Risk quietly accumulating in cloud platforms
- No clear senior ownership as systems scale
- No trusted voice to challenge or confirm direction
My role is to bring clarity, calm and accountability before these issues become expensive.
How I Help
Cloud & Platform Strategy Reset
A focused engagement to establish clarity on direction, risk and priorities — often used before scale, investment or major change.
Fractional Director of Technology / Cloud
Ongoing senior input and decision support without a full-time appointment.
Scale & Stabilise Engagement
Time-bound support to improve reliability and operational confidence following rapid growth or incidents.
Why Work With Me
- 20+ years leading cloud, architecture and operational teams
- Platforms supporting over $180m in recurring revenue
- Extensive experience in regulated and public-sector environments
- Senior escalation point for executives, boards and customers
What Working Together Feels Like
- Calm, direct conversations
- Honest challenge when decisions matter
- Clear framing of risk, cost and trade-offs
- Explicit scope and boundaries
- No jargon, theatre or unnecessary complexity
Next Step
If this feels useful, the next step is a short conversation to assess fit. There’s no sales process — and no obligation.
Contact me to arrange an initial discussionNot the right moment?
If timing isn’t right, that’s completely fine.
This kind of work is usually triggered by a specific moment — growth, pressure, change, or scrutiny.
When that moment arrives, you’ll know.
You’re welcome to return and book whenever it becomes relevant.