About
Adam Scott
RAF Veteran · Multi-Cloud Certified · Chartered Manager
Strategic Technology Leader · Fractional CTO · Clipper 2027 Race Crew
Background
Adam is an accomplished technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving cloud adoption, digital transformation, and AI-enabled innovation across regulated industries including healthcare, life sciences, defence, energy, and government.
Through Halyrd, he works with organisations of all sizes — from scaling startups to global enterprises — helping them modernise legacy estates, adopt cloud-native architectures, and harness emerging technologies to unlock new value.
Known for his ability to translate technical complexity into boardroom-ready strategy, Adam advises senior leaders on how cloud, AI, and data capabilities can drive efficiency, reduce cost, and open new opportunities. With strengths spanning long-range strategy, solution architecture, and change leadership, he is a trusted adviser who brings C-suite experience to every engagement.
Adam is also passionate about using technology as a force for good. He sits on the Digital Transformation Board of the RAF Sailing Association and dedicates significant time to leading pro-bono digital transformation programmes for charities and mission-driven organisations — helping them modernise their operations, improve efficiency, and extend their impact without the budget for full-time senior technology leadership.
Cloud Certifications
- AWS Solution Architect Professional
- Google Cloud Digital Leader
- Microsoft Azure (MCSE, MCITP)
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
Leadership & Governance
- PgDip Strategic Management & Leadership (CMI Level 7)
- Chartered Management Institute (MCMI)
- British Computer Society (MBCS) — Vice Chair, Bristol & Bath
- Certified Scrum Master
Career Highlights
- Royal Air Force veteran (2004–2017)
- Director, Cloud & Transformation — TCS
- Senior Cloud Consultant — AWS
- Head of Cloud — Penguin Random House
- Head of Architecture — Bristol Airport
Fractional CTO
Adam is a Fractional CTO with Boardman, delivering CTO-level expertise to businesses that need strategic technology leadership without the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Through Boardman's proven framework, Adam works directly with founders and leadership teams to cut costs, accelerate growth, and maximise ROI. Every engagement starts with a deep dive into your business, followed by a tailored strategy with clear milestones — then hands-on execution alongside your team.
Technology Roadmaps
Team Building
Security & Scalability
Investor Readiness
Beyond the boardroom
Adam is deeply committed to using technology as a force for good. He dedicates significant time to leading pro-bono digital transformation programmes for charities, helping mission-driven organisations modernise their operations, improve efficiency, and extend their impact.
He thrives on staying ahead of technology disruption and channelling it into positive, lasting impact.
Clipper Round the World 2027
Adam is a crew member for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2027 — a 40,000-nautical-mile ocean racing challenge that pits amateur sailors against some of the most demanding conditions on the planet.
It's no coincidence that a company named after a halyard is led by someone heading offshore. The same qualities that define Halyrd — boldness, resilience, and the drive to elevate — are what it takes to race around the world.
Connect
Get in touch to discuss how Adam can support your technology strategy — whether through Halyrd directly or as a Fractional CTO via Boardman.