About me

With a career spanning the evolution of modern computing, Paul Derbyshire is a forward-thinking leader dedicated to helping organizations scale through technology. From early roots in the Netherlands coding BBC Basic and 6502 Assembler to managing global technology portfolios, I offer a unique fusion of business acumen and ‘bare-metal’ technical expertise. My approach to leadership is informed by three decades of hands-on experience, ensuring that digital transformations are not just strategically sound, but technically robust. I am a lifelong programmer who continues to support the ecosystem through open-source contributions and online technical education.

My Personal Projects

My Services

I'm available for fixed and short-term consultancy engagements, specialising in Technical Due Diligence. I will give you a Independent, "third-eye" technical audit for VC firms or PE groups looking to acquire a company. I tell you if the code is actually an asset or a liability.

Engineering Culture

Design

Technical Due Diligence

My Experience

2024 - present

Director Technical Platforms @bol

2024 - present

Director Technical Platforms @bol

2021 - 2024

Senior Director, Head of Digital Platforms @Maersk

2021 - 2024

Senior Director, Head of Digital Platforms @Maersk

2017 - 2021

Senior Director, Software Engineering @Philips

2017 - 2021

Senior Director, Software Engineering @Philips

2015 - 2017

Director of Engineering @Telegraph

2015 - 2017

Director of Engineering @Telegraph

2013 - 2015

Director R&D @BlueCielo

2013 - 2015

Director R&D @BlueCielo

2010 -2013

interim CTO @various startups

2010 -2013

interim CTO @various startups

2005 -2010

Application Developent Manager @UPS

2005 -2010

Application Developent Manager @UPS

1998 - 2001

Principle Consultant @Netscape

1998 - 2001

Principle Consultant @Netscape

1995 - 1998

Technical Product Manager @Platinum Technology

1995 - 1998

Technical Product Manager @Platinum Technology

1991 - 2005

Senior Software Engineer @Oracle

1991 - 2005

Senior Software Engineer @Oracle