Geoff ClaytonCTO | Platform Lead | Software Engineer
  • +44 7813 894211
  • me@geoffclayton.com
  • Axminster, Devon, UK

A CTO and career technologist with over a decade of experience shaping end-to-end architecture, product delivery and cyber security for an established full service analytics platform. Experienced in setting company-wide technical strategy, leading engineering teams and delivering technology improvements that create tangible business value. Geoff is a versatile communicator able to align technical decisions with organisational goals in a variety of stakeholder contexts.

Professional experience

CTOBright Analytics · London
Jan 2020 - Present
  • Handled all technology and software engineering operations across the company; defined architecture, delivery standards and cyber security practices for the platform.
  • Developed and executed the product roadmap, introducing scalable microservices, leveraging cloud products to support business growth and evolving usage patterns.
  • Implemented process improvements and technical best practices; increased development efficiency and reliability of product delivery.
  • Recruited, mentored, and managed the engineering function; built a high-performing, diverse and geographically distributed team.
  • Oversaw 3rd party security audits and led remediation efforts, strengthening the platform’s security posture and compliance.
  • Delivered measurable improvements in platform stability, operational efficiency and client-facing analytics capabilities.
Platform ArchitectBright Analytics
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
  • Designed a new iteration of the platform, moving from the legacy monolithic architecture to a blend of microservices and full stack apps.
  • Hired and managed contractors and permanent employees in a variety of technical roles.
  • Led scoping and requirements gathering activities. Took on Project Management duties when required.
  • Created documentation for both internal and external non-technical stakeholders.
Lead DeveloperBright Analytics
Jan 2012 - Dec 2017
  • Full-stack software development.
  • Team leadership and mentoring; process development and establishing team culture.
  • Devised and implemented a novel approach to supporting customised semantic layer configuration across multiple tenants.
  • Designed and built from scratch a flexible SQL-based semantic layer and reporting engine.
  • Data visualisation development.
Business Services AnalystHMV UK · London
Jan 2009 - May 2012
  • 2nd / 3rd line application support.
  • EDI configuration and development.
  • EPOS support.
  • IBM AS/400 application support.
Windows Infrastructure AnalystHMV UK
Sep 2007 - Jan 2009
  • Microsoft Windows desktop IT Support.
  • 1st line Windows Server support.
Systems Support AnalystHMV UK
May 2005 - Sep 2007
  • Helpdesk phone & email support for retail store and Head Office users.
  • Out of hours support.

Side projects

DeltaKeep
Jan 2025 - Present

A novel web reconnaissance framework for front-end JavaScript assets.

  • Git-based change monitoring and persistence
  • MSc dissertation project
  • Cybersecurity reconnaissance
  • Blue team tooling
  • Automated de-minification / de-obfuscation
  • Forensic change analysis
Kilmington History Group (KHG)
Oct 2022 - Present

Digital archive and website implementation for local history collective.

  • Voluntary work / community interest
  • Requirements gathering and technology selection
  • Coaching non-technical users
  • Omeka S
  • AWS
  • Ongoing maintenance and continuity planning
wwwww.today
Apr 2023 - Present

Tracks Google Search autocomplete results for the 5 "W"s (Who, What, When, Where, Why).

  • PHP, Laravel 10
  • AWS Lambda
  • Puppeteer, web scraping
  • Side / hobby project
radio-tracker
Aug 2022 - Present

BBC 6 Music 'now playing' app with Spotify integration.

  • Elixir
  • Phoenix LiveView
  • Side / hobby project

Technical skills

Web development
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • React
Other languages
  • Typescript
  • Elixir
  • Bash
  • Python
Database
  • SQL
  • MongoDB
  • Elastic Search
  • Redis
Cloud ops / Devops
  • AWS
  • Linux
  • Docker
  • Vagrant
  • SSL
  • nginx
  • DNS
  • CI/CD
  • DX (developer experience)

Education

MSc, Cyber Security Analytics - With Distinction (2023-2025)

The University of Exeter

BSc (hons), Maths & Computing - First-class honours (2012-2018)

The Open University

GCSE & A Level

Abingdon School

Interests

  • Computers
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Swimming
  • Science fiction
  • Vegetable gardening

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