Independent Technology Adviser | Dubai

Technology decisions have business consequences. Get them right.

I provide independent technology advice to business owners and leadership teams facing important commercial and operational decisions. I help you assess options, understand risks and trade-offs, clarify accountability and decide what to do next.

Discuss a technology decision Supplier renewal coming up?
Daniel Young, Independent Technology Adviser, Dubai
Who this is for

Important decisions need a clear view

For business owners and leadership teams across sectors, including those without an independent technology voice in the discussion.

  • A supplier renewal approachingYou need to decide whether the cost, service and commitments still make sense, and what realistic alternatives involve.
  • A significant technology investmentYou need to assess the business case, risks and trade-offs before committing money and management time.
  • Unclear accountabilityInternal teams and suppliers have different expectations, and responsibility for decisions and outcomes is unclear.
  • An initiative that has lost directionWork is continuing, but the business purpose, priorities or next decision need to be reconsidered.

How I work

  • I clarify the decision, the business context and who is accountable.
  • I assess the evidence, realistic options, risks and trade-offs.
  • I give a clear recommendation and practical next steps within an agreed scope.
  • My judgement draws on 30 years in technology, including 12 years as an IT Director and 20 years in financial services.
Services

Independent advice for the decisions ahead

Start with a Technology Supplier Renewal Decision Brief: an independent assessment of one supplier arrangement before you commit. Wider advisory support is available within an agreed scope.

01

Technology Investments & Initiatives

Assess the business case, clarify accountability and reconsider initiatives that have lost direction.

02

Cybersecurity

Understand material cyber risks, challenge priorities and clarify who owns the decisions and response.

03

AI Adoption

Assess potential uses, data risks and governance before deciding where AI belongs in the business.

04

Supplier Advice

Assess supplier options, commercial and operational trade-offs, and responsibility for service outcomes.

Explore the Technology Supplier Renewal Decision Brief →
Track record

Built over 20 years at Killik & Co

This is evidence of capability, not a client portfolio. I progressed from hands-on support to IT Director over 20 years at Killik & Co, an FCA-regulated wealth manager operating across 11 UK locations.

My work there included an infrastructure and SD-WAN overhaul across all 11 locations, board reporting on technology and cyber risk, and co-authoring the firm's first AI acceptable use policy and governance framework.

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Reduction in critical downtime

See About for the full background, including two testimonials from Killik & Co colleagues.

From the boardroom
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I always valued Daniel's ability to explain technology risks clearly and objectively, giving the Board an honest, evidence-based assessment rather than simply providing reassurance. His technical knowledge, sound judgement and straightforward approach made him someone whose advice I trusted.

Clem MacTaggartPartner (formerly Managing Partner & COO), Killik & Co

Get started

What decision are you facing?

Send a short description of the decision and I will respond with whether I can help and a sensible starting point.

For a supplier renewal, include the supplier name and renewal date. For other decisions, outline the options you are considering and any important deadline.

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