Problem-solving consultancy
Bring the operational headache, not a technical specification. I map the problem, find the root cause and design the most practical way forward.
Independent technical consultancy · Cardiff, UK
You explain the problem.
I design the solution.
Practical software, automation and connected technology for businesses with a problem that off-the-shelf products cannot solve.
SoftwareAutomationConnected technologyTechnical leadership
The proposition
Not another generic
technology consultancy.
I combine software development, connected hardware and real-world operational experience. That means I can understand the problem on the ground—not just write code around it.
What I solve
From frustrating problem
to working solution.
Choose a defined service or simply bring me the challenge. We can start small, prove what works and build from there.
Apps & business portals
Purpose-built mobile apps, customer dashboards and internal systems that replace paper, spreadsheets and disconnected processes.
Automation & integration
Connect the systems you already use, remove repetitive admin and turn alerts, forms and data into reliable automated workflows.
IoT & remote monitoring
Connected solutions for equipment, vehicles and remote sites—from sensors and communications through to alerts, dashboards and reports.
Prototypes & product rescue
Test an idea quickly, prove it can work, or recover a project that has stalled, become unreliable or outgrown its original developer.
Fractional technical director
Practical technical leadership without a full-time hire: supplier reviews, roadmaps, developer management and confident technology decisions.
How it works
A clear route through
a complicated problem.
No drawn-out consultancy theatre. We define the outcome, reduce the uncertainty and get something useful into the real world.
Explain the problem
A straightforward conversation about what is happening, who it affects and what a good outcome looks like.
Find the real cause
I look beyond the obvious symptom, examine the process and identify the simplest viable route to improvement.
Design the solution
You receive a clear recommendation, scope and commercial route—without technical fog or unnecessary complexity.
Make it work
I can prototype, build, integrate or oversee delivery, then refine the solution around real-world use.
Ways to begin
Problem-Solving Session
A focused conversation to untangle the challenge, test assumptions and identify sensible next actions.
Enquire about a session ↗Technical Discovery
A structured investigation resulting in a recommended solution, scope, indicative costs and delivery plan.
Start a discovery ↗Prototype Sprint
A time-boxed working proof of concept to demonstrate the idea, reduce risk and support investment decisions.
Discuss a prototype ↗CW
Why Craig
Built from doing,
not just advising.
I have taken real operational problems and turned them into commercial products spanning remote monitoring, mobile apps, vehicle tracking, AI, automation and multi-site management.
My strength is joining the dots between the person experiencing the problem, the technology needed to fix it and the commercial reality of making the solution sustainable.
Product founderEngineer M8Technical directorFire & securityBased in WalesWorking across the UK
Have a problem in mind?
Let’s work out what
a solution looks like.
You do not need a specification or even know what technology is required. Start by explaining what is not working.
Tell me about the problem ↗029 2130 2179Initial enquiries currently handled through Engineer M8