Strategic technical leadership for Scottish startups and scale-ups. We help founders bridge the gap between "working code" and a resilient, investor-ready engineering organisation.
Without Folding brings 20+ years of hands-on CTO and technical leadership experience from Simon Black, who has built and scaled engineering organisations across some of the most challenging technical domains.
From regulated healthcare systems to cutting-edge IoT platforms, we understand the unique challenges of building resilient, compliant, and scalable technology in environments where failure isn't an option.
Healthcare, medical devices, and safety-critical systems. Deep experience navigating compliance requirements, regulatory frameworks, and audit processes while maintaining development velocity.
Designed and deployed connected device platforms, sensor networks, and wearable technologies. Patent-holder in IoT tracking and authentication systems.
Expertise across hybrid architectures, cloud migrations, and on-premise infrastructure. Practical experience balancing performance, cost, security, and compliance requirements.
Strategic Technology Roadmaps
12-month plans aligned with business objectives, not just feature wishlists.
Team Development & Leadership
Mentoring developers into managers and building high-performance cultures.
Architecture Review & Planning
Ensure systems scale reliably without accumulating crippling technical debt.
Compliance & Risk Management
Navigate regulatory requirements while maintaining development agility.
Ready to accelerate your technology strategy? Get in touch to discuss how we can help.