Strategic Technology Consulting

# RJJ Software Ltd

> UK-based technology consultancy specialising in strategic technology leadership and consulting services. Led by Fractional CTO Jamie Taylor, Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies (4+ consecutive years), providing strategic advisory services for SMEs and high-growth startups.

RJJ Software provides strategic technology leadership and consulting services globally, with a unique approach grounded in compassion for clients and their customers. Jamie Taylor, with 20+ years of experience, has transitioned from hands-on development to strategic technology advisory, offering services including Fractional CTO leadership, Technology Due Diligence, Architecture & Security Reviews, Technology Strategy Workshops, and Engineering Leadership Development.

## Core Services

**Fractional CTO Services**: Strategic technology roadmap development, vendor management, team mentorship, board-level reporting, and budget optimization on a 2-4 days/month retained basis for startups and SMEs.

**Technology Due Diligence**: Comprehensive codebase assessment, technology stack evaluation, team capability analysis, and security reviews over 1-2 weeks at fixed price for investors and companies evaluating acquisitions.

**Architecture & Security Reviews**: Architecture pattern analysis, security vulnerability assessment, performance optimization, and infrastructure evaluation within 1-2 weeks, addressing scaling challenges and compliance preparation.

**Technology Strategy Workshops**: Leadership facilitation sessions creating actionable roadmaps through pre-workshop discovery, stakeholder interviews, and cost modeling, ranging from half-day to 2-day engagements.

**Engineering Leadership Development**: One-on-one coaching and team development for technical leaders, including leadership assessment, hiring optimization, and succession planning via monthly retainer.

## Key Content Areas

- **[News](/news/)**: Company announcements, press releases, awards, and milestone updates
- **[Blog](/blog/)**: Technical articles, industry insights, security tips, and thought leadership content
- **[Case Studies](/case-studies/)**: Client success stories across various industries including motorsports, healthcare, and scientific research
- **[Services](/services/)**: Complete overview of Fractional CTO services, technology due diligence, architecture reviews, strategy workshops, and leadership development
- **[Full Documentation](llms-full.txt)**: Comprehensive documentation with complete content for AI systems

## Technologies & Expertise

- **.NET Ecosystem**: Modern .NET development, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework
- **Ruby on Rails**: Modern Rails development, API design, rapid web application development, full-stack Rails solutions
- **Programming Languages**: C#, Ruby, Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript
- **Cloud & DevOps**: Azure, Docker, containerization, CI/CD pipelines
- **Frontend**: React, Flutter, responsive web design
- **AI Engineering**: AI workflow integration, LLM implementation, AI-assisted development, team training on AI tools, R&D and skunkworks programme setup
- **Security**: OWASP best practices, security headers, vulnerability assessment

## Notable Achievements

- **Microsoft MVP**: Jamie Taylor maintains Microsoft MVP status for Developer Technologies (4+ consecutive years)
- **Open Source**: OwaspHeaders.Core with 1.5+ million NuGet downloads, featured by the .NET Foundation
- **Podcasting**: The Modern .NET Show with 170+ episodes and 1+ million total downloads
- **Awards**: Multiple industry recognition including UK Business Awards nominations
- **Community**: Active in technology community with speaking engagements and mentorship

## Company Culture

**Remote-First**: Fully distributed team with strong collaboration practices
**Green Computing**: Committed to sustainable software development practices
**DevEx Focus**: Emphasis on Developer Experience and compassionate development practices
**Continuous Learning**: Committed to staying current with latest technologies and trends

## Optional

**Industry Experience**: Worked across diverse sectors including Formula 1 racing, healthcare (NHS), boutique retail (ghd), sports fashion (Foot Asylum), and scientific research.
**Partnerships**: Member of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, University of Hull Computer Science sponsors.
**Community Involvement**: Jamie Taylor volunteers as facilitator at Andy's Man Club, supporting men's mental health.
**Content Philosophy**: All content focuses on practical solutions, empathy for users, and sharing knowledge openly with the development community.
**RSS Feeds**: Separate feeds available for [News](/news/index.xml) and [Blog](/blog/index.xml) sections.