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Fractional IT Leadership
Technology strategy that drives growth
Crafting and delivering technology strategies that align with your business objectives. Transform your operations, accelerate innovation, and unlock new opportunities through expert technology advisory and strategic technology initiatives.
Where we can help
Services
Technology Strategy and Vision
Development of comprehensive technology strategies that align with and empower your business objectives. We help businesses explore their requirements, shaping a technical approach that is clear, concise, and actionable. Whether you're launching new initiatives or refining existing systems, strategic alignment ensures your technology investments drive measurable business outcomes.
Digital Transformation
Transform your business IT services and applications to meet the demands of the digital age. Whether you're looking to develop, grow, or restructure, we specialize in modernizing your operations. From legacy system migrations to cloud adoption, we guide organizations through comprehensive digital transformation that enhances agility, reduces costs, and unlocks new business models.
Resilient and Scalable Operations
Enhance your business operations by streamlining processes and implementing automation, machine learning, and AI technologies within your workflow. We ensure your operations are not just efficient but also future-ready. By optimizing connectivity, reducing manual work, and building resilient systems, organizations can scale confidently while maintaining operational excellence.
Solutions Architecture
Guide the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge SaaS applications and enterprise solutions. We offer strategic stewardship to bring your vision to life and drive innovation within your organization. From technical requirements gathering to deployment strategy, we ensure architectures are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals.
Technical Security Audits and Third Party Evaluations
Lead and support businesses through comprehensive technical security audits and technical assessments of third-party vendors (e.g., IT Support, App Development, DevOps). Identify vulnerabilities, assess compliance posture, and evaluate vendor capabilities to ensure your systems and partnerships meet the highest security and operational standards.
Technology Advisory
Provide strategic technology advisory services to support your organization's growth and operational excellence. Whether you need guidance on technology investments, vendor selection, or organizational capability development, we deliver pragmatic advice grounded in real-world experience and business acumen.
Background
About the founder
Carlos Varela
MD & Principal Chief Technology & Operations Officer
Carlos originally setup Saxby Willson as a software engineering company back in 2012. Since then the business has developed and pivoted into a consultancy focusing on providing fractional IT leadership services to a variety of businesses. Carlos is a innovation-driven Chief Technology and Operations Officer with 20+ years building and growing technology-based businesses across pharmaceutical, medical research, F1, logistics and tech sectors.
Experienced in both startup and established environments, Carlos is focused on value creation, innovation, and operational excellence, supporting boards and leadership teams holistically across all aspects of business, not just technology.
Proven international track record in devising business-aligned IT strategies, developing product portfolios, spearheading transformative programs, and delivering scalable, secure solutions across the US, UK, Europe and Asia.
Testimonials
A few words from our clients
"As a senior leader, I have witnessed Carlos's dedication to driving innovation and fostering a culture of excellence in his own team and in those of his clients. His expertise in navigating complex technological landscapes has been instrumental in steering different teams across our company to success."
Brand Director
Pharmaceuticals
Success Stories
Proven results across Industries
See how we've helped organizations achieve significant business impact through strategic technology leadership and transformation initiatives.
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Digital Transformation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Challenge
Legacy IT infrastructure was hindering operational efficiency and preventing scalability. The organization needed to modernize systems while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
Solution
Implemented comprehensive digital transformation roadmap including cloud migration, process automation, and modern architecture. Established governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the transition.
Results
Annual IT Savings
£2.1M Reduction
Production Efficiency
35% Faster Cycles
System Reliability
99.95% Uptime
IT Cost Optimization for Medical Research Organization
Challenge
Rising IT costs were consuming significant budget without delivering proportional business value. The organization needed to optimize spending while maintaining service quality and supporting research initiatives.
Solution
Conducted comprehensive IT audit, consolidated vendors, renegotiated contracts, and implemented cloud-first strategy. Established cost governance and optimization framework for ongoing efficiency.
Results
Annual Savings
£1.8M Recovered
Research Productivity
28% Improvement
Infrastructure Modernization
70% Cloud Migration
Enterprise Security Transformation in Diagnostics
Challenge
Security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps posed significant risk to patient data and business operations. The organization needed a comprehensive security overhaul without disrupting critical services.
Solution
Implemented zero-trust security model, enhanced threat detection, and established security governance. Conducted staff training and implemented continuous monitoring and incident response capabilities.
Results
Risk Mitigation
98% Vulnerability Closure
Compliance Audit Results
Zero Critical Findings
Threat Detection
<5 Min Response Time
Scalable Infrastructure for Cell and Gene Therapy Innovation
Challenge
Rapid growth and complex data requirements demanded scalable, resilient infrastructure capable of supporting cutting-edge research and clinical operations. Legacy systems could not handle exponential data growth or ensure data integrity for regulatory submissions.
Solution
Designed and implemented enterprise-grade infrastructure with advanced data management, automated backup and recovery, and real-time monitoring. Built governance frameworks for regulatory compliance and established disaster recovery protocols for business continuity.
Results
Data Processing Capacity
500% Increase
Research Time to Results
45% Acceleration
Regulatory Readiness
100% FDA Compliant
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