Choose technology professionals not technology pretenders
Clockwork is an invite-only network of world-class independent technology consultants who help companies to deliver without the hefty markup of traditional consulting firms.
Clockwork is an invite-only network of world-class independent technology consultants who help companies to deliver without the hefty markup of traditional consulting firms.
Clockwork is a trusted network of world-class independent technology consultants, united by a shared commitment to continuous delivery and iterative software excellence. We offer a unique proposition: access to top-tier expertise without the inflated costs and sales-obsession associated with the traditional consultancy model. Membership to the Clockwork network is strictly invite-only, continually peer-reviewed, and all members fully understand that without the outstanding reputation of our consultants, our brand holds no value.
Our story began in 2009, when a group of like-minded professionals recognised the need for a more transparent, efficient, and cost-effective consulting model. We had too often come across clients disillusioned with sub-par results delivered by traditional consultancies usually deploying fleets of less experienced and not well-supported engineers. Instead, we envisioned a network that would connect clients directly with consultants, ensuring that both parties received the best possible experience.
And so Clockwork was born.
Over the past 15 years, Clockwork has organically grown through our member's project experience, steadily attracting top-tier talent and establishing meaningful connections between esteemed professionals in the technology industry.
Our network comprises recognised international speakers, published authors, Google Developer Experts and other industry leaders, offering unparalleled value and insight. By fostering direct connections between clients and consultants, Clockwork revolutionises the consulting landscape, providing a transparent, efficient, and cost-effective solution for all involved.
Clockwork is a consulting model fit for the 21st century.
Clockwork case study
By transitioning to a microservices-based architecture and robust CI/CD pipeline, air up drastically reduced deployment times and enabled continuous delivery of new features.
Clockwork case study
By transitioning to a microservices-based architecture and robust CI/CD pipeline, air up drastically reduced deployment times and enabled continuous delivery of new features.
Enabling technology delivery is about much more than just typing. Our consultants believe that successful delivery is about understanding the problem, the people, and the technology. We offer a range of services to help you deliver.
Past clients have benefited from the expertise and impact of our consultants as interim technology leaders at CTO and Director of Engineering levels, in a flexible and cost-effective manner, while navigating complex organisational and technical landscapes and still achieving business objectives without the commitment of a full-time hire.
Clockwork consultants are experts in streamlining product development and delivery processes. We leverage modern methodologies, tools, and collaboration techniques to ensure products and services reach markets quickly and efficiently. By emphasizing iterative delivery, we provide a significant competitive edge and drive business growth.
We help businesses become successful by cultivating an environment where engineering teams can consistently and collaboratively deliver high-quality, innovative solutions efficiently and effectively. Beyond mere software delivery goals, we also advocate for the continuous improvement, professional development, well-being and psychological safety, which usually results in highly productive, satisfied and motivated engineering teams.
Our consultants have the know-how to relentlessly optimise CI/CD pipelines so that production deployments never take more than 15 minutes from a single push to version control. Well-engineered build and deployment pipelines are not sufficient though. We make this possible through the adoption of trunk-based development and true continuous integration multiple times daily, often resulting in thousands of production deployments monthly.
Our fractional leaders can help Product Management leadership with the planning, execution, and management of all activities required to successfully bring a product from concept to market on time, within budget, and meet quality standards, aligning with business and customer satisfaction objectives.
All of our consultants have a deep expertise in embedding quality throughout the entire engineering process using a combination of cultural emphasis, rigorous process, modern tools and techniques, and continuous improvement to ensure that products are reliable, performant, and meet the highest standards of excellence.
Sustainability is crucial for modern businesses. We can help balance environmental, economic, and social factors when selecting technologies, ensuring regulatory compliance, cost savings, improved reputation, and staff morale, while fostering innovation and leadership in sustainability.
Our consultants have a deep expertise in integrating and automating quality assurance, testing, security and risk management as early as possible in the development lifecycle in order to promote a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues and enhance product quality, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery.
Clockwork isn't a consultancy — it's a dynamic network designed to empower both clients and its consultants. Here's how it works: clients engage directly with our members, paying consulting rates free of the hefty markups associated with traditional firms. This model ensures that clients receive world-class expertise at a fair price, while consultants maintain autonomy and control over their work.
In the Clockwork model, clients benefit from a streamlined process that eliminates unnecessary overheads. By connecting directly with experts on their own terms, they can access the specialized knowledge and innovative solutions tailored to their unique needs. This engagement model is more personalised, and leads to deeper collaboration and more effective outcomes. With a diverse pool of consultants, clients can find the right match for every project, ensuring tailored and impactful solutions.
Additionally, given our shared value system, Clockwork engagements simplify assembling pre-gelled teams for clients, where collective expertise and shared methodologies act as a force multiplier, especially compared to the traditional staffing route of hiring many disparate, unaligned contractors.
For consultants, Clockwork offers the freedom to choose their projects and define their own career paths. Unlike traditional consultancies where work is dictated by aggressive sales goals, our consultants have the autonomy to select opportunities aligning with their professional goals and personal interests. This flexibility enhances job satisfaction, driving higher levels of motivation and creativity.
All Clockwork members are invited to the group based on their technical expertise, business acumen, industry reputation, and ability to deliver. They are all independent professionals who have worked with some of the world's leading companies. The Clockwork group all understand that our reputation is paramount, and regularly performs reviews to ensure that our members are delivering the best possible service to our clients.
Below you can find a selection of our consultants, each with their own unique skills and expertise , or visit the Clockwork directory.
