Hi, I'm George Wilde

I am an accomplished technology leader with a consistent track record of guiding high-performing engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable distributed systems. Drawing on over 20 years’ experience, I have served as a technology leader for several organisations, where I’ve shaped technical roadmaps, introduced best practices, and established clear, outcome-focused processes. My expertise lies in architecting service-oriented web applications, driving performance-critical solutions that support business growth, and instilling a culture of excellence and innovation.

My leadership approach combines deep technical expertise with a passion for mentoring and empowering teams. I actively cultivate a culture of excellence by embedding modern engineering principles, tools, and agile methodologies. As a collaborative leader, I build strong relationships with stakeholders, working closely with cross-functional groups to bridge strategy and delivery. Above all, I thrive on creating an environment where individuals are empowered to learn, collaborate, and take ownership of delivering high-quality, impactful products.

Key Skills

Technical Leadership & Team Building
Experienced in guiding diverse engineering teams, fostering collaboration, and promoting a culture of continuous learning
Software Architecture & Systems Design
Skilled at designing scalable, secure, and high-performing distributed systems to meet complex business requirements
Agile Methodologies & DevOps
Adept at implementing Agile and DevOps practices, accelerating delivery times, and driving a culture of rapid iteration and feedback
Stakeholder Management & Strategic Alignment
Effective in translating organisational goals into actionable technical roadmaps, ensuring clear communication and shared vision
Cloud Infrastructure & Services
Proficient in leveraging AWS, Azure, or similar platforms, optimising deployment workflows, and managing cost-effective cloud solutions
Mentoring & Coaching
Committed to developing future leaders through active guidance, professional development plans, and hands-on support
Performance Optimisation & Reliability
Focused on enhancing system stability and availability, reducing downtime, and ensuring seamless end-user experiences
AI & Data Integration
Skilled at embedding advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives into engineering teams, aligning data-driven innovations with core business objectives, and fostering a culture that maximises the tangible value of AI.

"George is a strong technical leader. He has consistently helped ensure our teams deliver our client's visions and is a key part of our technical leadership."

Steven Jones

VP Digital Consulting

Ensono

"George has helped shape our strategy and been a consistent leader."

Fiona Collis

Operations Director

Ensono Digital

"George is fantastic at managing a development team and implementing best practices to ensure code quality."

Andy McMillan

Digital Product Manager

E.ON

"George is a highly capable individual with excellent technical leadership and interpersonal skills."

Kully Chatha

Senior Solution Architect

E.ON

"All round great guy. Professional, dedicated and highly regarded as a technical lead."

Farooq Ali

Head of Business Agility

Somo Global

Projects

Here are some recent projects I have had the pleasure of being involved with.

The Gym Group
Ecommerce, Payment & Identity Platform
Replatformed the digital estate for Europe's 5th largest gym operator. Read the case study.
Pay.UK
Inter-Banking Fraud Prevention Platform
Directory and API management system provided by the UK's leading retail payments authority to help prevent fraud in the banking system.
Next
Ecommerce Platform
Mainframe to microservices migration for this multi-brand leading global retailer.
Purplebricks
My Purplebricks Account Management
Platform used by customers to manage their property sales or lettings. Including sales negotiations, property management and arranging viewings.
Socket Energy
Brochure and Account Management
Integrated platform for this disruptor energy provider developed by E.ON, including CRM, CMS and energy industry integrations.
npower
Customer Account Management Platform
Greenfield project to allow customers to manage their energy accounts. Providing meter readings, bills & payments and future energy forecasting.
E.ON See
Ecommerce Platform and Membership Area
Account management system to help residential customers gain insights about their energy using real-time usage data.
Mini Offers
Marketing Platform
New car offers platform for the iconic MINI brand driven by custom stock management and CMS systems.
Showroom Suite
Automotive Dealership Management Portal
Innovative motor finance dealer portal that delivers the tools to increase lead generation and deal conversion rates.
Halo Case Management
Case Management and CRM Platform
Specialised substance misuse system used by some of the largest addiction services across the UK.