tech consultancy
< with an edge >

I help reduce headaches for non-technical founders.

About Me

As an adviser and consultant, I help non-technical founders leverage the benefits of technology as efficiently as possible while maximising their chances of success.

I am a strong advocate of Agile software development practices, especially in early-stage technology startups.

I have a background in Computer Science and have been involved in web development and tech since the early 2000s. I am a Professional Member of the BCS (MBCS), a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (FHEA) and have attained a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP).
Full-Stack Web Applications
Tech Startups
Agile and Scrum
Cloud Computing & AWS
Higher Education
EdTech

Testimonials

Jon is a fantastic boss - hard working and focused :)
Hayley
Jon is well-qualified to be a Lecturer in Higher Education, given his own BSc (Hons) Degree in Computer Science (First Class award) and his varied and considerable industry experience.
Kevin
Jon takes the trouble to really listen to his clients. He then comes up with solutions that are effective, cost effective and most of all,totally appropriate - and tailor-made to meet specific, often esoteric requirements.
Louise
Jon has quickly understood our requirements and come up with an ideal solution. He has executed his work in a timely and professional manner. We would happily recommend Jon Jackson,
Gerry
Jon has demonstrated great commitment to education.
Richard

What I do

Startup Adviser
As a technical adviser, my goal is to reduce non-technical founders' headaches by helping them leverage the benefits of tech as efficiently as possible while maximising their chances of success.
MVP Development
I can work on short-term prototyping projects using the appropriate tech to develop an MVP for launch or to raise seed funding.
Fractional CTO
I can work more closely with your startup as a Technical Co-founder and/or in a Fractional CTO role.

Stories & Musings

Projects, ideas and research keeping me busy...
An office environment about as chill as a Kafka novel
Would you like to work in this office environment? Looks somewhat anxiety-inducing, no? Perhaps it has a different feel at…
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Making Users Happy: User Experience in the Digital Age (Webinar)
I enjoyed delivering this webinar for Bucks HSC in association with Buckinghamshire New University back in January 2021. I covered…
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On Coding Interviews
"The idea that the very design of the interview process may effectively exclude an entire class of job candidates is…
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Code Commits per year
Workshops per year
Coffees per day
Jon Jackson
Jon Jackson

Coder, Fractional CTO, Tech Founder, Startup Advisor, Senior Lecturer.

Location
Banbury Oxfordshire, UK
Contact
E-mail: jon@acuras.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)7843 671 506

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