George Good
Engineering Leader & Strategic CTO
Over 20 years of experience building high-performing engineering teams, architecting scalable solutions, and aligning technology strategy with business objectives to drive growth and secure funding.
Executive Summary
I've spent over 20 years in technology leadership, primarily as a CTO and Technical Director, building and managing engineering teams, overseeing product development from concept to launch, and helping companies secure funding through technical due diligence. My approach focuses on practical solutions, continuous improvement, and building strong engineering cultures where teams can do their best work.
Strategic Leadership
Align technology strategy with business goals, support capital raises, and conduct technical due diligence. Successfully contributed to multi-million-pound funding rounds.
Team Building Excellence
Build and nurture high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. Expanded teams from 2 to complete engineering organizations while fostering continuous improvement.
Technical Innovation
Expert in designing scalable, secure applications with modern architectures. Reduced system load times from 45 minutes to seconds through architectural improvements.
Leadership Experience
Led multiple engineering teams, providing strategic guidance and ensuring technical initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.
- Directed multiple team leads, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives
- Engineered RESTful API that reduced data load times from 45 minutes to seconds
- Spearheaded comprehensive refactoring of legacy database architecture
- Mentored developers and fostered a culture of continuous learning
- Collaborated with executives to define forward-looking technical roadmap
Built the technical foundation for a healthcare technology company, expanding the team and securing significant funding.
- Expanded technical team from 2 developers to multi-disciplinary unit (Backend, Frontend, AI R&D, QA, Support)
- Contributed to two successful capital raises including multi-million-pound funding rounds
- Designed and built scalable solutions using Ruby on Rails with TDD and best practices
- Advised C-suite on security, technical development, and strategic initiatives
- Established culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Advanced from Senior Developer to Technical Director, leading large-scale projects for high-profile clients.
- Delivered bespoke solutions for clients including Vodafone, Toyota, and HP
- Architected and maintained scalable Ruby on Rails solutions
- Established and managed scalable hosting environments on Linode and Cloud66
- Championed best practices including TDD, code reviews, and continuous integration
- Demonstrated full-stack expertise across Ruby on Rails and .NET ecosystems
Technical Expertise
Leadership & Strategy
Architecture & Development
Technologies
Infrastructure & DevOps
Key Achievements
Engineered modern RESTful API that transformed data load times from 45 minutes to mere seconds, dramatically improving system performance and user experience.
Led technical due diligence and validated scalable technology framework contributing to successful multi-million-pound funding rounds at Healios.
Expanded technical team from 2 developers to comprehensive multi-disciplinary unit including Backend, Frontend, AI R&D, QA, and Support functions.
Delivered enterprise-grade solutions for high-profile clients including Vodafone, Toyota, and HP, ensuring quality and scalability.
Consistent track record of technical leadership across multiple industries, from Formula 1 technology to healthcare innovation.
Established engineering cultures focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence across multiple organizations.
Testimonials
Jenifer Sundberg
Founder, Board Intelligence and The Park
Gabriel Hilal
Technical Team Lead - Board Intelligence
I had the opportunity to work with George Good for many years across a couple of companies. George has a rare ability to combine deep technical expertise with strong people skills, enabling him to drive results while growing and empowering high-performing teams.
Beyond his technical leadership, George is an exceptional mentor. He played a key role in my growth as a developer and later as a tech lead, always offering thoughtful guidance, trust, and encouragement. Working with him was both inspiring and formative for my career.
Let's Connect
I'm passionate about building strong engineering cultures where teams can do their best work. Let's discuss how I can help drive your technology vision forward.