James Pepplinkhouse
Principal Technology Consultant
Core Expertise
Technology Leadership
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20+ years of experience in technology strategy and delivery.
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Proven success as Founder, CTO, and Consultant across multiple startups.
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Specialist in bridging business strategy with technical execution.
Startup Advisory
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Fractional CTO services tailored for early-stage startups.
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Experience guiding five startups from inception through scale.
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Mentorship for founders and technical teams to build sustainable growth.
Solution Delivery
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Rapid prototyping and MVP development to validate ideas quickly.
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Hands-on problem solving for critical technical bottlenecks.
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Expertise across cloud infrastructure, automation, AI, and software engineering.
Service Areas
Strategic Technology Consulting
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Technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
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Risk identification and mitigation for scaling startups.
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Long-term architecture planning and system design.
Fractional CTO Services
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On-demand leadership without the cost of a full-time executive.
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Guidance on hiring, managing, and growing technical teams.
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Investor-ready technology strategy and communication support.
Technical Problem Solving
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Deep troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
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Performance optimisation of systems and infrastructure.
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Custom solutions to unblock growth and innovation.
Industries Served
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SaaS and cloud-based platforms.
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Insurance and claims management technology.
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Environmental science and remediation reporting.
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Early-stage startups across multiple verticals.
Differentiators
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Dual expertise in technology and business operations.
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Proven history of startup success across five ventures.
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Ability to rapidly translate business needs into technical solutions.
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Hands-on consultant with strategic and tactical capability.
Engagement Approach
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Collaborative and transparent, working closely with founders.
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Focused on measurable outcomes and real business value.
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Flexible engagement models (project-based, advisory, or fractional leadership).