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Steven K

@stevenk

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Hands-on CTO with 25+ years of technical innovation experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my expertise in AI and cloud technologies to drive impactful solutions.

I am a hands-on Chief Technology Officer with over 25 years of experience leading technical innovation across various sectors, including Education, Tourism, Climate Tech, and Sports. My expertise lies in technical leadership, SaaS product development, and AI/ML, where I have successfully driven startup growth and delivered complex technical solutions.

At Biild, I lead the development of an AI consulting and digital platform, focusing on emerging technologies such as GenAI and Agentic AI systems. I have a proven track record of securing major business growth, scaling technical teams, and delivering innovative solutions that meet client needs. My passion for technology drives me to explore new frontiers in AI and cloud engineering.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Technology Officer

Current

Wholeschool Software Ltd

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Led the architecture and development of a multi-tenant SaaS platform serving over 300,000 users. Focused on embedding AI tools for enhanced educational experiences and supporting technical sales and growth initiatives.

SaaS Python .NET Microservices Technical Sales Software Development Project Management Data Analysis

Current

Chief Technology Officer

Current

Biild

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

As CTO at Biild, I lead technical innovation and product development in AI and digital platforms. I oversee the architecture and engineering of a developer framework that supports rapid enterprise application development, focusing on AI/ML integration and cloud solutions.

AI ML SaaS .NET Azure Python Microservices Technical Leadership Data Engineering DevOps

Owner

Kyro Consulting

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Operated a SaaS consultancy delivering bespoke web applications and client solutions. Developed custom CMS integrations and published educational content on platforms like Pluralsight.

SaaS Web Development Technical Consulting Project Management Software Engineering Agile Development Digital Strategy

Software Developer

MMC Consulting

Jan 2000 - Jan 2003 (3 years)

Built early digital portals and e-commerce platforms using classic ASP.NET and SQL Server technologies. Focused on delivering robust software solutions for various clients.

ASP.NET SQL Server Software Development Technical Support System Integration Project Management Team Collaboration

Senior Software Engineer

Civica

Feb 2014 - Jan 2015 (11 months)

Delivered high-availability Microsoft-stack projects, focusing on Agile feature development and identity management solutions. Contributed to the development of secure and scalable software applications.

Agile Development Identity Management Software Engineering High Availability Project Delivery Team Collaboration Technical Documentation Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Biild

Chief Technology Officer, Software Engineering

2016 -

Activities and societies: Led strategic delivery of multiple client solutions on top of the Biild Platform, including winning £1M+ new business.

Technical leader for Biild, an AI, Consulting and Digital Platform provider, trusted by Public and Private sector. The Biild Platform is a developer framework, and a set of core building blocks to support rapid development of enterprise applications.

Kyro Consulting

Owner, Consulting

2015 - 2016

Operated a SaaS consultancy brand ('ManageMy.*'), delivering bespoke web applications, client solutions, and CMS integrations. Published the first IBM Bluemix course on Pluralsight.

Civica

Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineering

2014 - 2015

Delivered Microsoft-stack projects including high-availability edge deployments, Agile feature development, and identity management.

Wholeschool Software Ltd

Chief Technology Officer, Software Engineering

2003 - 2014

Activities and societies: Supported technical sales, investment pitches, and international growth initiatives.

Led Architecture, development and delivery of the Wholeschool SaaS platform. Built and scaled multi-tenant SaaS platforms serving 1000+ schools and 300,000+ users. Embedded GenAI tools for dynamic survey creation, auto-analysis, and reporting.